Should Kiwis be paying so much for butter?
New Zealanders are paying high prices for milk, butter and cheese because of what people are willing to pay offshore, Fonterra's boss says - but is that fair?
Business
Cafes opening; old faithful changes hands
Cafes opening; old faithful changes hands
Movements in Dunedin's cafe scene continue apace.
Sick leave entitlements 'manifestly unfair': business owner
Sick leave entitlements 'manifestly unfair': business owner
An Auckland business owner has described current sick leave entitlements "manifestly unfair", adding it is a significant burden in tough economic times.
Huge $50m supermarket set to open early
South Island's largest supermarket set to open early
Canterbury's newest and largest supermarket is set to "open two months early" on October 14.
Pacific Edge chairman staying on
Pacific Edge chairman staying on
Pacific Edge chairman Chris Gallaher has delayed his retirement for the second time to ensure stability and continuity on the cancer diagnostics company’s board.
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Grocery business goes into liquidation
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Grocery business goes into liquidation
The directors of a Frankton international grocery business have blamed staffing issues, online competition and high transport costs for the company’s insolvency.
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Shop set for influx of half a million books
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Shop set for influx of half a million books
Half a million books could be bound for Dunedin if the closure of a prominent second-hand bookshop goes ahead, its owner says.
Wholesale grocery prices driving up food costs
Wholesale grocery prices driving up food costs
A steady rise in wholesale grocery prices is driving up the cost of a wide range of products.
Perplexity over wait to make Pharmac list
Perplexity over wait to make Pharmac list
Medsalv Founder Oliver Hunt remains baffled it has taken so long for its remanufactured medical products to be added to Pharmac’s hospital medical devices list.
Apprentices go head-to-head
Apprentices go head-to-head
Twelve of the southern region’s top apprentice tradies put it all on the line in Queenstown on Saturday.
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Leading the leaders; changing times for directors
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Leading the leaders; changing times for directors
How times have changed.
Mill sale awaits Commerce Commission approval
Mill sale awaits Commerce Commission approval
The sale of a farmer-owned flour mill in South Canterbury’s Washdyke must get Commerce Commission clearance to go ahead.
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Award success for wedding vendors
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Award success for wedding vendors
Dunedin wedding vendors are celebrating their successes at the recent Wedding Industry Awards New Zealand.
Why haven't we noticed our KiwiSaver recovering?
Why haven't we noticed our KiwiSaver recovering?
If you haven't checked your KiwiSaver balance lately, now might be a good time.
Facial recognition technology supported by big name retailers
Facial recognition technology supported by big name retailers
Large retailers such as Briscoes, Bunnings and Mitre 10 support the use of facial recognition technology to combat repeat offenders but concerns continue over potential privacy breaches.
Jetstar Asia closes, aircraft redirected to Australia and NZ
Jetstar Asia closes, aircraft redirected to Australia and NZ
Qantas Airways will close its Singapore-based budget airline Jetstar Asia, whose fleet of 13 Airbus A320 planes will be redeployed to Australia and New Zealand.
Plan to double tourism value by 2034 revealed
Plan to double tourism value by 2034 revealed
The govt has revealed how it plans to double the value of tourism exports by 2034 and boost visitor numbers.
Balm a well-oiled business
Balm a well-oiled business
They live together, go to school together and now they are in business together — naturally.
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ORC opposes mine expansion
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ORC opposes mine expansion
The planned expansion to an East Otago gold mine should be "declined in full", the Otago Regional Council says.
Why Reserve Bank governor suddenly quit
Why Reserve Bank governor suddenly quit
The Reserve Bank has revealed a dispute over funding was behind Adrian Orr's abrupt resignation as governor.