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    Hopes for small drop in electricity prices

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    Hopes for small drop in electricity prices

    Consumer NZ is hopeful that electricity prices will improve in 2026, but does not expect much of a change.

    Succession planning can be tricky but starting the conversation vital

    Succession planning can be tricky but starting the conversation vital

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    Gull, NPD merger should bring fuel prices down - AA

    The proposal is subject to Commerce Commission approval. Photo: RNZ

    Gull, NPD merger should bring fuel prices down - AA

    The Automobile Association believes a proposed merger between two fuel companies should drive down pump prices.

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    Fewer ships, drop-off sites affect trade

    Passengers aboard the cruise ship 'Norwegian Spirit' take in the sights as it enters Otago...

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    Fewer ships, drop-off sites affect trade

    Dunedin retailers say they have their fingers crossed for a busy cruise ship week ahead following a season that has been "pretty average" so far.

    Tourism business ‘extremely distressed’ by road closures

    Portage Resort has been dealing with falling visitor numbers and cancellations as the team...

    Tourism business ‘extremely distressed’ by road closures

    A Marlborough Sounds tourism operator is “extremely distressed” by restricted access road closures, leaving them cut off from customers at the start of the peak summer season.

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    ‘What’s next?’: new generation eyes future

    Calder Stewart celebrated its 70th anniversary at Revolution Hills, its Milton headquarters, this...

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    ‘What’s next?’: new generation eyes future

    Calder Stewart is the Otago Daily Times 2025 Business of the Year.

    Hesitation over Bremworth buy

    The Commerce Commission said it was not convinced at this stage a takeover of Bremworth Carpets...

    Hesitation over Bremworth buy

    The Commerce Commission has competition concerns about a takeover that would bring the country’s two biggest carpet manufacturers under a single owner.

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    Drawn to auctioneering young

    John Duffy auctions lambs at a stock sale near Ranfurly in 2015. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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    Drawn to auctioneering young

    Even as preschooler, John Duffy’s destiny looked clear.

    MTF Finance enters Deloitte Top 30 list

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    MTF Finance enters Deloitte Top 30 list

    MTF Finance is the new entrant on the Deloitte Top 30 Financial Institutions Index for 2025, ranked 27th with total assets of $1228 million.

    Merger will drive down petrol prices, companies say

    The 240 Gull and NPD sites throughout the country would maintain their original distinctive brand...

    Merger will drive down petrol prices, companies say

    Fuel companies NPD and Gull have announced plans to merge national operations.

    Christmas Eve busiest shopping day

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    Christmas Eve busiest shopping day

    Christmas Eve has been the busiest shopping day of the year with 9745 sales a minute at its peak.

    'Demand beyond expectations': Problems with IKEA orders

    The store opened its doors at the beginning of the month. Photo: RNZ

    'Demand beyond expectations': Problems with IKEA orders

    A customer who had his IKEA order refunded on Christmas Eve says there are problems with the way the retailer is handling orders.

    India FTA 'rushed' for 'political purposes' - Peters

    NZ First leader Winston Peters speaks to media after emerging from his party's temporary offices...

    India FTA 'rushed' for 'political purposes' - Peters

    New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says the India free trade deal has been rushed through for political gain, and more wins could have been secured with longer negotiations.

    Record amount awarded for J&J talc-related cancer

    Johnsn and Johnson stopped selling talc-based baby powder in the US in 2020 and globally in 2023,...

    Record amount awarded for J&J talc-related cancer

    A US jury has awarded a record amount to a woman for talc-related cancer but Johnson & Johnson plans to appeal, calling the verdict "unconstitutional".

    Entrepreneur cuts ties with subdivison

    The Merino Downs subdivision near Twizel, in the early stages of its development. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Entrepreneur cuts ties with subdivison

    A wealthy United States entrepreneur has cut links with a residential subdivision in Twizel after going to court.

    NZ confirms free trade deal with India

    Prime Ministers Christopher Luxon and Narendra Modi at a meeting in India in March. Photo: supplied

    NZ confirms free trade deal with India

    NZ and India have struck a free trade deal, making it easier for Kiwi exporters to reach the world's biggest population. But coalition partner NZ First won't support it, saying it "gives too much away".

    Queenstown restaurant loses bid over name

    The Bathhouse restaurant in Queenstown.  PHOTO: OTAGO DAILY TIMES

    Queenstown restaurant loses bid over name

     A Queenstown restaurant has failed to secure an interim injunction to stop an Australian company opening a spa in the resort town with the same name.

    Investors warned over Christchurch firm

    The FMA says a businessman has been contacting investors seeking payments.  Photo: Getty Image ...

    Investors warned over Christchurch firm

    It was reported earlier this month the FMA was looking into Chance Voight Investment Corporation and businessman Bernard Whimp.

    Couple face $50k fee after losing home loan complaint

    PHOTO: RNZ

    Couple face $50k fee after losing home loan complaint

    A couple who regretted their decision to fix their home loan for five years in 2023 have been unsuccessful in their complaint against their bank.

    Govt believed to have struck Free Trade deal with India

    New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad...

    Govt believed to have struck Free Trade deal with India

    The government has struck a Free Trade deal with India, it is understood.
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