Job data mixed, construction numbers down
New Zealand had 1505 more filled jobs in February than same time a year earlier, data shows, but economists say that might be as good as it gets for a while.
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The raft of changes that could affect your wallet this week
The raft of changes that could affect your wallet this week
April 1 is approaching - a day on which a host of rule changes take effect.
Medical imaging firm finds export market
Medical imaging firm finds export market
A big market has opened up after the United States Food and Drug Administration approved the portable photo-counting computed tomography (CT) scanner developed by Christchurch medical device...
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Chips off the old block build log firm
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Chips off the old block build log firm
Otago’s Stewart Logging is a family business in every sense of the word. Business and rural editor Sally Rae finds out more.
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Dunedin business makes ‘now or never’ move
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Dunedin business makes ‘now or never’ Melbourne move
It's a big year for Print Room.
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Finding their feet, boots to fill
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Finding their feet, boots to fill
It looks likely a third generation of the Cockburn family will be continuing an involvement in the forestry industry.
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Four companies in liquidation
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Four companies in liquidation
Christchurch building consultancy company Three60degrees has gone into liquidation owing creditors and staff $570,000.
Canadian billionaire becomes NZME's biggest shareholder
Canadian billionaire becomes NZME's biggest shareholder
New Zealand-based Canadian billionaire Jim Grenon has increased his shareholding in listed media company NZME, owner of the New Zealand Herald and Newstalk ZB.
NZ consumer confidence plummets on back of Iran war
NZ consumer confidence plummets on back of Iran war
The Middle East conflict has torpedoed consumer confidence in March, and early evidence suggests households are closing their wallets.
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Famed custard square maker fails to sell after going bust
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Famed custard square maker fails to sell after going bust
They were once the darling of the custard square set.
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Share funds fairly: tourism advocate
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Share funds fairly: tourism advocate
‘‘Absolutely disheartening.’’
Stuff to close Petone printing press
Stuff to close Petone printing press
News publisher Stuff Group has announced the closure of its Petone printing press and the loss of 30 jobs on site.
Concerns some countries hoarding jet fuel
Concerns some countries hoarding jet fuel
There are concerns some Asian countries are beginning to hoard jet fuel as the Iran conflict drags on.
Facial recognition tech trialled at Briscoes, Rebel Sport
Facial recognition tech trialled at Briscoes, Rebel Sport
Facial recognition technology is being trialled at 18 Briscoes and Rebel Sport stores across New Zealand.
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Rural investment firm Craigmores picks up Central cherry outfit
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Rural investment firm Craigmores picks up Central cherry outfit
A Central Otago cherry-growing and packing operation is the latest addition to Craigmore Sustainables’ $1.4 billion property portfolio.
NZ is expensive - here's what we can do about it
New Zealand is expensive - here's what we can do about it
New Zealand is an expensive country, Reserve Bank chief economist Paul Conway says, with many products priced well above the OECD average.
Jetstar axes some New Zealand flights
Jetstar axes some NZ flights amid fuel price surges
Jetstar has axed a number of New Zealand flights as the war in the Middle East drives up the price of jet fuel.
Call for 'Buy Kiwi Made' campaign amid factory closures
Call for 'Buy Kiwi Made' campaign amid factory closures
Industry leaders are calling for a new Buy Kiwi Made campaign as alarm bells sound over newly announced job losses at McCain Foods and Wattie's plan to close factories in Christchurch, Dunedin and Auckland.
Whitestone goes back-to-back
Whitestone goes back-to-back
Whitestone Cheese has done it again.
The Warehouse fined $230K over choking hazard toy
The Warehouse fined $230K over choking hazard toy
The Warehouse has been fined more than $200,000 for selling a toy that was a choking risk for children under three.