Dunne goes; seat in doubt
Dunne goes; seat in doubt
The campaign to retain power just got harder for Prime Minister Bill English with the sudden resignation from Parliament yesterday of United Future leader Peter Dunne.
Dene Mackenzie
Labour, Greens taget transport
Labour, Greens taget transport
Labour and the Green Party are both focusing on changing the face of public transport in New Zealand as the election campaign gathers momentum.
Transtasman dollars up on Bannon's departure
Transtasman dollars up on Bannon's departure
The transtasman dollars felt the immediate benefit of the dumping of Steve Bannon, a former adviser to United States President Donald Trump.
Retail outlook good overall - but with one red exception
Retail outlook good overall - but with one red exception
New Zealand listed retailers are expected to have a positive reporting season, with the exception of The Warehouse Group, where decline in profit is forecast.
Businesses spell out what they want
Businesses spell out what they want
Business wants to see more focus on regional development in the election campaign, according to the results of a survey of more than 500 New Zealand businesses about the issues that matter most.
Ardern light on details, long on ideals
Ardern light on details, long on ideals
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern gave the speech of her life yesterday, one which was considerably short on detail but long on aspiration and hope.
National focusing on roads over rail
National focusing on roads over rail
National continues to place a heavy reliance on its roading and upgraded bridges policies as it ignores any thought of moving some traffic on to rail.
Ardern ready for challenge
Ardern ready for challenge
Today marks the start of the comprehensive election coverage by the Otago Daily Times. Each Saturday leading up to the election, political editor Dene Mackenzie will analyse the past week’s announcements by the major political parties.
Best practice succession planning
Best practice succession planning
Spark chairman Mark Verbiest will retire later this year and be replaced by director Justine Smyth.
Small profit rise for Spark
Small profit rise for Spark
Telecommunications company Spark managed only a small increase in its operating profit in the year ended June but chairman Mark Verbiest said the results were in line with expectations.
Higher minimum wage pledge queried
Higher minimum wage pledge queried
Otago and Southland business leaders are calling for more detail from New Zealand First leader Winston Peters on his promise to lift the minimum wage.
Proposal to remove GST from basic food
Proposal to remove GST from basic food
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is proposing removing GST from basic food, but without providing any detail on what he regards as basic food.
Survey shows optimism still rising
Survey shows optimism still rising
Consumer confidence has continued to lift in August as sentiment remains well above its long-run average, the latest ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence Survey shows.
Push for minimum TPP changes
Push for minimum TPP changes
A Trans Pacific Partnership trade agreement without the United States remains on the agenda of the 11 remaining countries, Trade Minister Todd McClay says.
Positive job news expected
Positive job news expected
New Zealand’s unemployment rate is expected to have fallen again when details are released by Statistics New Zealand later this week.
Tower weighing what to do now
Tower weighing what to do now
The Commerce Commission has turned down a potential takeover of a New Zealand company by an Australian entity after failing to agree to two previous merger proposals in the media and...
Suncorp valuation unchanged
Suncorp valuation unchanged
Vero's offer for New Zealand insurance company Tower has not changed the value of Vero's parent, Suncorp, Morningstar analyst David Ellis says.
Hamilton leaving SFF in strong position
Hamilton leaving SFF in strong position
Silver Fern Farms chief executive Dean Hamilton is leaving the meat processing group at the end of the year.
Work programme suggested to solve NZ skill shortage
Work programme suggested to solve NZ skill shortage
The Government has finally realised the seriousness of New Zealand's skill shortage and is now talking about huge opportunities for ''great careers in the trades'' in this country.
SkyCity casino project agreed
SkyCity casino project agreed
Skycity will proceed with the expansion of its Adelaide Casino after signing a development agreement with the South Australian government.