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Flight bookings from Australia to Dunedin up 55%
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Flight bookings from Australia to Dunedin up 55%
Bookings for flights to Dunedin from Australia have soared more than 50% over the past year, data shows.
Opposition unimpressed with 'measly' minimum wage rise
Opposition unimpressed with 'measly' minimum wage rise
Minimum wage workers will get a pay increase from 1 April, but its less than the current rate of inflation.
Second bank lifts home loan rates
Second bank lifts home loan rates
Another bank has increased its fixed home loan rates, as pressure continues on wholesale rates.
Lamb a popular Xmas choice, but prices are up
Lamb a popular Xmas choice, but prices are up
Lamb is taking centre stage on most Christmas tables around New Zealand this year, according to an online survey from Retail Meat NZ. But it comes at a cost.
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Adventure beckons after 44 years at firm
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Adventure beckons after 44 years at firm
He might have worked for Moore Markhams in Dunedin for 44 years but Keith Fearn will only get to spend two days in the accounting firm’s new premises next week.
Jetstar told to stop using faulty baggage scales
Jetstar told to stop using faulty baggage scales
MBIE has directed Jetstar to stop using two baggage scales at Wellington Airport after inspections found they failed to meet legal accuracy requirements.
Union slams 'shameless' Willis fudge campaign
Union slams 'shameless' Willis fudge campaign
The Taxpayers' Union campaign features the slogan 'A treat today - A tax tomorrow'. Another union, the PSA, is calling it a stunt.
Pensioners overcharged in another IRD error
Pensioners overcharged in another IRD error
Almost 7000 pensioners have been affected by another Inland Revenue error.
Businesses positive — survey
Businesses positive — survey
South Island businesses are upbeat about the new year, despite Canterbury firms losing the stomach for more upheaval ahead.
IKEA 'bowled over' by demand at NZ store
IKEA 'bowled over' by demand at NZ store
People shopping from IKEA are having to wait for their orders - but one marketing expert says it probably won't stop them going back for more.
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Economy blamed for Dunedin agency’s demise
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Economy blamed for Dunedin agency’s demise
A Dunedin recruitment agency has been put into liquidation owing more than $500,000 amid "brutal" conditions in the job market.
Big project for Calder Stewart
Big project for Calder Stewart
South Otago-based Calder Stewart is developing a new ingredient warehousing and distribution facility at a cost of more than $15 million at South Auckland business park Drury South Crossing.
Forest stakes sold to fund
Forest stakes sold to fund
A 38% stake in Taieri Forests Ltd and 100% of the assets of Otago Estate Ltd have been sold to APG Asset Management — Europe’s largest pension investor.
Tower Insurance fined $7m after overcharging for a decade
Tower Insurance fined $7m after overcharging for a decade
Insurance company Tower has become the latest financial services company to suffer a multi-million dollar penalty for misleading tens of thousands of customers and financially costing them.
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Pair lose jobs at Givenwell
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Pair lose jobs at Givenwell
Two high-profile appointments to Dunedin-based startup Givenwell are casualties of a restructure after just several months in their positions.
Seasonal goods fresh from the farm vision for store
Seasonal goods fresh from the farm vision for store
Fresh, local and seasonal.
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George St demolition granted, plans for use uncertain
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George St demolition granted, plans for use uncertain
A pair of heritage buildings in Dunedin’s main street have been given the green light for demolition, but plans to develop them into new apartments are up in the air.
Prediction market’s rise offers some quirky fun
Prediction market’s rise offers some quirky fun
Think you know whose name will appear on the Epstein list? Wager on it.
Outlook brighter for next year, ASB believes
Outlook brighter for next year, ASB believes
ASB Bank has raised a flag of confidence over the economic outlook for next year, driven by a mix of lower interest rates, solid exports and consumer spending.
Pacific Edge names Simon Flood chairman
Pacific Edge names Simon Flood chairman
Simon Flood will replace Chris Gallaher as chairman of Pacific Edge following the company’s board meeting on December 18.