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Fifth supreme award in 20 years
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Airfares set to rise again
Airfares set to rise again
Before airlines announced fare increases this week, international flights had already increased at about three times the rate of inflation since the pandemic.
Queenstown Lakes housing least affordable in country: new data
Queenstown Lakes housing least affordable in country: new data
Housing affordability is at the best level in almost a decade, but the effect is not being felt evenly.
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Gold card discount issue ‘annoying’
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Gold card discount issue ‘annoying’
Customers at a South Dunedin supermarket are so incensed about their SuperGold cards not being accepted they are ditching their trolleys and storming out, a pensioner says.
Queenstown tech entrepreneur donates at least $500k to political parties
Queenstown tech entrepreneur donates at least $500k to political parties
Technology entrepreneur Brian Cartmell appears to have donated at least half a million dollars to the coalition parties, and the Opportunity party.
'We can't have it': Mayor blasts Air NZ schedule changes
'We can't have it': Mayor blasts Air NZ schedule changes
New Plymouth mayor Max Brough is blasting Air New Zealand for a second day after it announced it may have to adjust its network and schedule amid high fuel prices.
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
'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’
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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
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
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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
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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
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
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
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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
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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.