EV prices up due to demand
EV prices up due to demand
Prices of second-hand electric vehicles have "gone through the roof’’ in Japan caused by competition from New Zealand dealers, local dealers say.
Riley Kennedy
UK, Dutch funds buy forestry firm stake
UK, Dutch funds buy forestry firm stake
Two European pension funds have acquired a majority stake in a major Otago forestry company.
From cows to curls big career change
From cows to curls big career change
It was not the next career move Hayden Spelman expected to make.
Saliva test developed in Dunedin quick and simple to use
Saliva test developed in Dunedin quick and simple to use
In a back office in Princes St, Dunedin, a simple tool is being developed that could play a big part in the battle against Covid-19.
Single business voice long time coming
Single business voice long time coming
The Otago Chamber of Commerce and Otago Southland Employers Association are no more, replaced by the new merged group Business South: Otago Chamber and Southern Employers. Riley Kennedy talks to two former heads of the organisations.
All wharf workers in South jabbed
All wharf workers in South jabbed
The two southern ports achieved 100% vaccination of their frontline workers in time for Wednesday night’s deadline.
'Slap in the face' for George St retailers
'Slap in the face' for George St retailers
Retailers have vented their anger about the Dunedin City Council’s decision to make the city’s main shopping street one-way for traffic and tilted towards pedestrian use.
Hotel back after hibernation
Hotel back after hibernation
The mothballed Scenic Hotel Dunedin City on Princes St will reopen next week, the company has confirmed.
Directors of non-profits get a chance to grow skills
Directors of non-profits get a chance to grow skills
Not-for-profit groups are facing ‘‘serious challenges’’ and there is a need for strong leadership, experienced Christchurch director Jane Huria says.
Pacific Edge celebrates ASX listing
Pacific Edge celebrates ASX listing
Pacific Edge had to ring a bell virtually yesterday to celebrate its listing on the Australia Securities Exchange.
'A big loss': Cancellation of second event another blow for businesses
'A big loss': Cancellation of second event another blow for businesses
Dunedin business morale has been served another blow following the cancellation of the Guns N' Roses concert in November.
‘Chaos’ valuable lesson
‘Chaos’ valuable lesson
Between a pandemic and a major application, Jon Foote had an enlightening experience in governing a company.
Soap bar holders booming for former Dunedin woman
Soap bar holders booming for former Dunedin woman
Sick of shampoo bars turning into a "soggy mess", Clare Wilson set out to fix the issue.
Pacific Edge now seeking $80 million in capital
Pacific Edge now seeking $80 million in capital
Dunedin-based cancer diagnostic company Pacific Edge Ltd has announced an $80million capital raising just two weeks after denying information about a $70million raising.
Film chairman named emerging director
Film chairman named emerging director
Brad Hurndell admits he loves watching films - but he loves being a part of making them even more.
Lockdown gives couple rocky start to cafe ownership
Lockdown gives couple rocky start to cafe ownership
A Dunedin couple’s entry into the hospitality industry has been a baptism by fire, as they became the owners of a cafe two days before last month’s Level 4 lockdown.
Award-winning broker optimistic
Award-winning broker optimistic
Peter Gouverneur’s career change has paid off.
Pacific Edge stands by ASX clarification
Pacific Edge stands by ASX clarification
Dunedin cancer diagnostic company Pacific Edge will not comment on media speculation about its ASX listing.
Subsidy rules’ new focus on Auckland labelled unfair
Subsidy rules’ new focus on Auckland labelled unfair
‘‘They've tried to make it one-size-fits-all but that is not the case.’’
Group agrees to call itself Business South
Group agrees to call itself Business South
Members of the merged southern business support group have voted overwhelmingly to keep the association’s name as Business South.