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Big ideas for small homes

Seventy Squares co-founders Tristan Penrose and Jason Bint have ambitions to go nationwide with a new business building architecturally designed small houses nationwide from Wānaka.

Reserve Bank warns of inflation surge

Reserve Bank governor Dr Anna Breman. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

Reserve Bank warns of inflation surge

The Reserve Bank governor is warning of higher inflation and weaker economic growth due to the Middle East crisis.

Samoa flights cancelled as airlines seek assurance

Air New Zealand has said it would cancel 1100 flights from early March through until early May,...

Samoa flights cancelled as airlines seek assurance

The flights in April and May have been cancelled as jet fuel prices soar due to the conflict in the Middle East.

Tourism takes hit as visitors cancel NZ trips due to war

Flight cancellations through the Middle East have been one reason for UK and European tourists...

Tourism takes hit as visitors cancel NZ trips due to war

Tourism operators are being hit with international visitor cancellations due to flight disruptions as the Middle East war continues, an industry survey shows.

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We can do it all from NZ, Wickham believes

Icehouse Ventures partner Jo Wickham says it is fun to be part of a growing organisation that is...

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We can do it all from NZ, Wickham believes

From rural North Otago to London and latterly Auckland where she is now helping tech founders achieve their dreams, Jo Wickham has had a varied career.

Skyline opens new extension building

Skyline Queenstown general manager Wayne Rose (left) and Skyline Enterprises chief executive...

Skyline opens new extension building

"I can absolutely tell you, you do not get sick of that view."

Otago hotel goes from 'best in country' to liquidation

The Commercial Hotel in Omakau. Photo: ODT file.

Otago hotel goes from 'best in country' to liquidation

The company which was operating an Otago hotel once voted the best country pub in New Zealand has been placed in liquidation.

EU eyes energy tax cuts, subsidies to ease war impact

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Photo: Reuters

EU eyes energy tax cuts, subsidies to ease war impact

EU leaders want temporary measures to mitigate the impact of a surge in energy prices caused by the Iran war, with electricity tax cuts, lower grid fees and state support put forward as possible short-term fixes.

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Building company goes bust owing $500,000

Construction activity fell sharply. Photo: ODT Files

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Building company goes bust owing $500,000

A Christchurch building company has gone into court liquidation owing just over $500,000 in mainly unpaid tax bills.

Trampoline park forced to close amid tough times

The MoveX Trampoline and Ninja Park on Maces Rd in Bromley. Photo: Supplied

Trampoline park forced to close amid tough times

A Christchurch indoor trampoline park has closed its doors after the company that runs it went into liquidation.

Another recession looming, economists warn

Another recession looming, economists warn

Kiwis are already feeling the expensive ripple effects of the war in Iran - and economists are warning that the real impact is only just beginning.

Fuel supplies: Govt preparing for 'worst-case scenario'

Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

Fuel supplies: Govt preparing for 'worst-case scenario'

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says New Zealand has "sufficient fuel supplies" amid war in the Middle East, but "things could get worse before they get better".

Rocket Lab wins $330m US Department of War contract

Rocket Lab founder and chief executive Sir Peter Beck. Photo: Supplied / Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab wins $330m US Department of War contract

Rocket Lab has won a big contract from the US Department of War, formerly the Department of Defence, for a series of hypersonic test flights using its HASTE launch vehicle.

AI factory means more turbines: Mercury

The AI factory proposed for Makarewa. Image: supplied

AI factory means more turbines: Mercury

Selling 140MW of electricity to a new data centre near Invercargill will lead to the further development of renewable electricity which ultimately will help with energy prices, Mercury Energy says.

Big promoters accused of holding govt to ransom

The government won't say how much it paid to get Robbie Williams for shows in Auckland and...

Big promoters accused of holding govt to ransom

There are allegations of corporate concert welfare and promoters holding the government to ransom over funding for big events while home grown talent is left out.

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Dunedin house prices up

Dunedin’s average home value increased by 2.6% over the summer to $652,147, bucking the national...

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Dunedin house prices up

While home values across the country have remained "largely static" over summer, the QV House Price Index shows southern regions have bucked the trend and increased.

Picking the best rate in an uncertain time

Economists were split on whether the conflict in the Middle East would mean lower or higher...

Picking the best rate in an uncertain time

The right term to pick depends a lot on how you think the economy will fare through this year.

Wattie's plan to quit frozen vegetables 'kick in the guts'

The Wattie's factory in Christchurch. Photo: Nathan McKinnon / RNZ

Wattie's plan to quit frozen vegetables 'kick in the guts'

About 220 farmers in Canterbury are worried about their future as Wattie's considers closing several NZ factories, including its Hornby plant, and cutting hundreds of jobs.