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Santana subsidiary joins group to secure better power prices

Santana subsidiary joins group to secure better power prices

Matakanui Gold — the New Zealand-based mineral exploration company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Santana Minerals — has joined the Major Electricity Users’ Group (MEUG).

'Huge amount of nervousness' over Air NZ warning

Air NZ says travel remained very restricted. Photo: supplied

'Huge amount of nervousness' over Air NZ warning

Nelson Mayor Nick Smith says there is a "huge amount of nervousness in regional New Zealand" over the possibility of Air New Zealand reviewing services.

NZ economy on 'precipice' as global markets wobble

NZ economy on 'precipice' as global markets wobble

New Zealand's economy is on a "precipice", one economist says, as the country faces increasing pressure as a result of war in Iran.

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Vape store goes bust in ‘war’

Jadam Ltd, trading as The Vaper’s Nest in Invercargill, has been liquidated owing more than $50...

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Vape store goes bust in ‘war’

An Invercargill vape store has gone bust owing $50,000 amid what another retailer is labelling an e-cigarette ‘‘price war’’ in the city.

Air fares on the rise - and could take off again

Air fares on the rise - and could take off again

The price of flying has already gone up - and could take off again if the conflict in the Middle East continues.

Southern businessman leaves KiwiRail board two years early

Scott O'Donnell was also involved in the Invercargill CBD development. Photo: ODT files

Southern businessman leaves KiwiRail board two years early

KiwiRail director Scott O'Donnell will step down from the KiwiRail board of directors on March 24, cutting short an appointment more than two years ahead of schedule.

Motorists flock to fill up as oil surges past US$100 a barrel

Motorists flock to fill up as oil surges past US$100 a barrel

Petrol stations across the country are seeing a surge of drivers filling up as tensions in the Middle East push the global oil prices higher.

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Pair launch explainer for RUC changes

RUC Hub co-founders Adam Johnston (left) and Briyarne Pascoe have developed a website making it...

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Pair launch explainer for RUC changes

The co-founders of a Dunedin startup unravelling the confusion of coming road user charges (RUC) for vehicle owners aim to be retailers when it rolls out.

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Priority to talk to Dart owner: liquidator

The Dart Engineering building in Kaikorai Valley Rd was mostly empty yesterday as the business...

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Priority to talk to Dart owner: liquidator

A liquidator of Dart Engineering says it is a priority to talk to business owner Regan Williamson, who is now living in Canada.

Petrol prices rise to over $3 a litre at the pump

The price of 95 petrol has hit $3 in some parts of the country as conflict in the Middle East pushes up oil prices.

Hamilton Bunnings to trial facial recognition tech

From April, two Bunnings stores in Hamilton will set up the technology to test safeguards are...

Hamilton Bunnings to trial facial recognition tech

Bunnings Warehouse is introducing facial recognition technology in NZ stores in a bid to crack down on high-value theft and serious harm.

Business liquidations continue to rise

Business liquidations continue to rise

Business failures are forecast to continue, even as the economy grinds to recovery.

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‘We’re stuffed’ if mine doesn’t go ahead

Tarras contractor Skip Johnston (left) along with multi-generational farmers Peter Jolly, Robbie...

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‘We’re stuffed’ if mine doesn’t go ahead

‘‘A country of knockers.’’

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Latest game surpasses global giants

Runaway Play chief executive Zoe Hobson (centre) celebrates the successful launch of Hatch...

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Latest game surpasses global giants

The latest game created by Dunedin game studio Runaway Play overtook global giants such as Fortnite, Candy Crush and Among Us on just the first day of its launch.

Trade Me success fee dropped

Trade Me success fee dropped

The new fee structure will remove success fees from next week with a Trade Me spokesperson saying casual sellers will be better off.

KiwiSaver: Call to confirm funds available at age 65

A prominent investor and director is calling for politicians to confirm that New Zealanders can count on getting their KiwiSaver when they turn 65.

Christchurch '007' house sells for record $8.3m

Cantilever House in Fendalton. Photo: Supplied

Christchurch '007' house sells for record $8.3m

A Christchurch home, dubbed the 007 house by its designer, has set an auction sale record for the city of $8.34m.

Petrol prices could hit $3 a litre amid conflict

Petrol prices could hit $3 a litre amid Middle East conflict

Petrol prices could start rising by the end of the week as the Middle East conflict goes on, one industry head says.

Global oil and gas prices soar

Tankers off the coast of the city of Fujairah, in the United Arab Emirates, on Wednesday. Photo:...

Global oil and gas prices soar

The conflict risks triggering a spike in inflation that could choke off economic recovery in Europe and Asia if the war in Iran is prolonged.

Barker’s trying to drain wastewater ponds sooner

An aerial view of the reserve, the water ponds, and the Barker's blocks and factory. Photo:...

Barker’s trying to drain wastewater ponds sooner

Jam and juice company Barker’s is trying to drain contentious storage ponds sooner by discharging wastewater on nearby conservation land again after neighbours’ complaints about the smell.

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