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    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.

    Is Nicola Willis' 'worst case scenario' too optimistic?

    Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ

    Is Nicola Willis' 'worst case scenario' too optimistic?

    Finance Minister Nicola Willis might be being optimistic if she thinks inflation at 3.7 percent is a "worst case scenario", one economist says.

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    Business doing well but no buyers

    Jolanda and Richard Foale are closing their business Coffee and Burger Afloat on the waters of...

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    Business doing well but no buyers

    This is another story of a hospitality business closing.

    How NZ's fuel escalation levels work

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    How NZ's fuel escalation levels work

    Despite the conflict in the Middle East and growing worries over global oil supply, NZ remains at the lowest level of official concern - but that could quickly change.

    Why has the price of mince risen 23% in a year?

    The average price of a kilogram of beef mince was now $4.60 more than the same time in 2025....

    Why has the price of mince risen 23% in a year?

    Food prices were up 4.5 percent in the year to February, and mince has recorded the biggest annual increase since data began.

    Dubai airport resumes flights after drone attack

    Smoke rises from an area near the Dubai International Airport after a drone attack hit a fuel...

    Dubai airport resumes flights after drone attack

    Dubai's international airport is gradually resuming flights, authorities say, after a fire caused by a drone attack forced a temporary suspension to one of the world's busiest air travel hubs.

    Food prices could be impacted by fuel crisis

    Food prices are likely to be impacted if the war in the Middle East keeps pressure on oil prices....

    Food prices could be impacted by fuel crisis

    Food prices are likely to rise if war in the Middle East keeps pressure on oil prices - but some types of food may be more affected than others.

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    Flights fright: business already hit, regional leader says

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    Flights fright: business already hit, regional leader says

    Businesses are already feeling the pinch from Air New Zealand’s latest cuts to flights, and the ongoing impact to regional connectivity is becoming ‘‘significant’’, a Dunedin business leader says.

    Fish processor fined $20,000

    The company received 27 shipments of the live green-lipped mussels. Photo: NIWA/Rebekah Parsons-King

    Fish processor fined $20,000

    A Christchurch-based fish processor has been fined $20,000 for illegally handling live mussels from a restricted biosecurity zone.

    Willis lays out fuel 'worst case scenario'

    Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ

    Willis lays out 'worst case scenario' amid potential fuel crisis

    Finance Minister Nicola Willis is downplaying the economic risks New Zealand faces in the wake of the war in the Middle East and closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

    IRD warning to employers not passing on PAYE tax

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    IRD warning to employers not passing on PAYE tax

    Employers are being warned that they could be sent to prison if they take tax from their employees' pay and do not send it to Inland Revenue.

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    City’s brand tops with strategist

    Bron Williams works with clients around the world from her Moray Pl studio. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

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    City’s brand tops with strategist

    Since moving to Dunedin three years ago, brand strategist Bron Williams hasn’t looked back. She talks to business editor Sally Rae about life in the southern city.

    Call to work from home over rising fuel prices

    PSA National Secretary Fleur Fitzsimons. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

    Call to work from home over rising fuel prices

    The govt is being asked to let the public sector work from home where possible due to rising fuel prices - and some private employers are considering what support could be offered.

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    Flight cuts a concern — mayor

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    Flight cuts a concern — mayor

    Dunedin Mayor Sophie Barker says visitor numbers to Dunedin were on the up so Air New Zealand’s decision to reduce the number of flights into the city is extremely disappointing.

    Major fears for Wattie's growers, staff after proposed closures

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

    Major fears for Wattie's growers, staff after proposed closures

    Wattie's growers and staff are reeling following the company's announcement of the proposed closure of three factories in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin.

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    ‘Land meets the sea’ concept for new restaurant

    Partners of new seafood restaurant and bar, Vigo at Customhouse, are (from left) Levi Wilkinson,...

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    ‘Land meets the sea’ concept for new restaurant

    A Spanish-inspired seafood restaurant is moving into a prominent Dunedin harbourside building.

    Trucking businesses fear impacts of rising fuel costs

    Trucking businesses fear impacts of rising fuel costs

    Increased fuel costs could drive some trucking businesses under, according to an industry association.

    'Devastating news' for prestigious South Island golf club

    The Pegasus Golf and Sports Club. Photo: Bayleys

    'Devastating news' for prestigious South Island golf club

    The prestigious Pegasus golf club in Canterbury has been put into voluntary liquidation.

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    Fifth supreme award in 20 years

    Cooke Howlison Toyota chief executive Matthew Downing (left) and managing director John Marsh are...

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    Fifth supreme award in 20 years

    They have done it again.

    Airfares set to rise again

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    Airfares set to rise again

    Before airlines announced fare increases this week, international flights had already increased at about three times the rate of inflation since the pandemic.
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