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Christmas spending plans pared back as cost of living bites: survey

Only 15 percent of those surveyed expected to spend more than last year on the holiday season,...

Christmas spending plans pared back as cost of living bites: survey

Consumers are cutting back on holiday gift-giving and vacations as cost-of-living expenses take priority, a survey shows.

Butter prices unlikely to fall as fast as they rose

Butter prices unlikely to fall as fast as they rose

Finally, some good news for butter lovers: global prices are falling. But there remains some bad news.

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'As far as running the company, they were awful'

Winely co-founders Jacob Manning and Abbe Hyde. Photo: supplied

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'As far as running the company, they were awful'

Two employees of failed Dunedin wine venture Winely say the firm was more about ideas than the reality of running a business.

Airbus planes to be inspected for fuselage flaw

Reuters reports the total number of A320 planes needing inspections for recently discovered...

Airbus planes to be inspected for fuselage flaw

Airbus engineers have found defects on a wider set of A320 fuselage panels as they prepare to inspect hundreds of jets for the flaw.

All but two sectors suffered real term pay cut in past year

Most people are worse of income-wise against inflation on the year to September. Photo: RNZ

All but two sectors suffered real term pay cut in past year

Only two sectors have not experienced a reduction in their wages in real terms over the past year, data shows.

NZ’s largest pig farm for sale

Piglets roam in free-range paddocks with their mothers at North Canterbury’s Patoa Farms until...

NZ’s largest pig farm for sale

The nation’s largest pig farm is being sold after being developed into a major North Canterbury employer and business by a family over 25-plus years.

Court’s Uber decision likely to have significant effect

Court’s Uber decision likely to have significant effect

The recent Supreme Court decision regarding Uber drivers is not surprising when all the facts are considered.

Mayhem expected when Ikea opens

'Next level off the charts': Mayhem expected when Ikea opens

In Auckland, businesses near the new Ikea store are steeling themselves for a stampede to the homeware giant's opening on Thursday.

Many non-home owners 'have given up hope'

More than half of non-owners feel locked out of property market. Image : RNZ

Many non-home owners 'have given up hope'

The impulse to own a house remains a core driver for many New Zealanders, but a large number think that will never happen, according to a new bank survey.

$270m meat merger complete

Alliance Group chief executive Willie Wiese. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

$270m meat merger complete

Alliance Group has formally completed its new transaction with Irish company Dawn Meats.

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‘Genuine joy’ over being granted liquor licence

On-licence and off-licence applications for the St Kilda Tavern, on the corner of Prince Albert...

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‘Genuine joy’ over being granted liquor licence

The owner of an embattled South Dunedin pub says he feels "immense relief" about being granted a liquor licence after others failed.

Rio Tinto announces $50m investment in Tiwai Point facility

Tiwai Point aluminium smelter. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Rio Tinto announces $50m investment in Tiwai Point facility

Rio Tinto New Zealand Aluminium Smelter has announced a $50 million investment in a new facility at Tiwai Point, as part of its long-term remediation programme.

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Rising through the ranks over 50 years

Commercial Vehicle Centre Dunedin manager and director Ken Syeb has spent 50 years rising from ...

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Rising through the ranks over 50 years

On Ken Seyb’s first day of work he was told to hurry up and get started on scraping paint off a window — 50 years on he is now a director of that same company.

Housing development for former Christchurch Mitre 10 site

The Mitre 10 at 260 Colombo St in 2005. Photo: Canterbury Stories

Housing development for former Christchurch Mitre 10 site

Nearly 100 new homes and a suite of commercial units are planned for a prominent Christchurch block, currently occupied by a former Mitre 10 store and a hotel.

Pay gap reporting needed: advocates

To qualify, employers must make best efforts to top up the $585 payment to a minimum of 80...

Pay gap reporting needed: advocates

New Zealand women start working for nothing from this week.

‘Little wins’ sign tide is turning

With Sarah Mukai (right) from Trees that Count, which recently donated 5000 trees for planting,...

‘Little wins’ sign tide is turning

As the Tiaki Maniototo project reaches the final round of its initial funding, Sally Rae checks in to see what has been achieved over the past four-and-a-half years.

'Unreal' response to news hotel reopening

The Hurunui Hotel is reopening under new management after being closed for 18 months. Photo:...

'Unreal' response to news hotel reopening

The Hurunui Hotel's owners have taken it off the market after failing to find a buyer, and have instead moved to their backup plan - leasing the business for the next three years.

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ORC’s port assets could be ‘stolen away’

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ORC’s port assets could be ‘stolen away’

Port Otago and its property arm "being stolen away" from the ORC may be used to pay off other councils’ debt, its chairwoman says, but she's comfortable with proposed local body changes.

'Early Xmas present': Dunedin gets another direct flight to Australia

From March next year, Monday flights will be added to Jetstar’s existing schedule along its...

'Early Xmas present': Dunedin gets another direct flight to Australia

Christmas has come early for Dunedin Airport with Jetstar increasing to four the number of weekly flights direct to the Gold Coast.

Pair made life members of Business South

Pair made life members of Business South

Former University of Otago Business School dean and pro-vice-chancellor Prof George Benwell has been made a life member of Business South.

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