NZME board battle: businessman believes number in his favour
The businessman looking to oust the board of media company NZME believes he has the numbers to achieve change, and told the current board resistance was "futile".
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Now is the time to buy a house, buyers say
Now is the time to buy a house, buyers say
New Zealanders are coming around to the idea that now is a good time to buy a house, Trade Me says - but a lack of suitable houses is still a big concern.
Liquidators circle Dunedin photo printing firm
Liquidators circle Dunedin photo printing firm
A Dunedin-based photo printing firm — which has counted e-commerce giant Amazon among its customers — will continue to trade while liquidators explore the possibility of selling the business.
Liquidators warn of unpaid creditors
Liquidators warn of unpaid creditors
A southern-based firewood business has blamed shortage of wood, staffing difficulties, theft of cut wood and Covid-19 for its insolvency position.
Movers make waves in the industry with customer app
Movers make waves in the industry with customer app
A Christchurch moving company has developed its own app so customers can pick live timeslots with fixed hourly rates.
Will RMA changes reduce house prices?
Will RMA changes reduce house prices?
Changes planned for the Resource Management Act (RMA) should reduce house prices and improve supply - provided they are able to be enacted, economists say.
The Kiwis working past the age of 90
The Kiwis working past the age of 90
Data shows significant numbers of New Zealanders are working longer, even in the industries traditionally seen as physically taxing and potentially requiring an earlier exit.
Cost of building new homes set to rise
Building material price rises set to push up new home costs
One of the country's biggest home builders is warning about cost pressures, as suppliers lift prices amid a challenging sales picture for building companies.
IKEA hoping to open first NZ store by Christmas
IKEA hoping to open first NZ store by Christmas
In what could be the ultimate Christmas present for Aucklanders, IKEA is hoping its new Sylvia Park store will be open in time to get your holiday gift shopping done there.
‘Feels good’ to pass on knowledge and product
‘Feels good’ to pass on knowledge and product
"In this crazy old world, I believe women empowering women should be the only way forward, whether it be in business or everyday life."
United Nations report questions fairness of GST
United Nations report questions fairness of GST
A statement from the UN calling for countries to check tax is being applied proportionally to the wealthiest individuals, and questioning the fairness of GST, should prompt scrutiny in New Zealand.
The Warehouse's next challenge: Ikea
The Warehouse's next challenge: Ikea
The Warehouse's fortunes may have turned around, but the red sheds aren't the only place New Zealanders can get a bargain any more, and that's likely to be a problem, analysts say.
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Still busy on the ground and in the air
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Still busy on the ground and in the air
"People say, ‘how many birthdays have you had?’ I say, I’ve only had one ... all the rest are just celebrations," Robbie Burnside says laconically.
Mentor programme ‘brilliant’
Mentor programme ‘brilliant’
When her year-long Institute of Directors’ mentoring for diversity programme comes to an end in June, Leanne Illingworth admits there will be a sense of sadness.
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Gilberts lament closure of business
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Gilberts lament closure of business
Nine years ago, Kevin and Esther Gilbert paid $85 for a 25kg block of butter for their Dunedin bakery business — last month, that same-size slab cost a whopping $395.
Bluebridge to buy new Cook Strait ferry
Bluebridge to buy new Cook Strait ferry
Bluebridge has announced it will buy a new ship to replace its 28-year-old Cook Strait ferry.
NZME reveals bid to buy Stuff newspapers
NZME reveals bid to buy Stuff newspapers
Media company NZME has revealed it has been in talks with its rival Stuff to buy some of its newspapers and websites.
Dunedin food rescuer wins national award
Dunedin food rescuer wins national award
Deborah Manning saw a use for the tonnes of unwanted food that would have otherwise gone to waste.
Edgar Centre sale aims to share the preloved
Edgar Centre consignment sale aims to share the preloved
Good-quality preloved wares will be up for grabs at a consignment sale in Dunedin this weekend.
How far do you have to travel to a supermarket?
How far do you have to travel to a supermarket?
Residents of Te Atatū Peninsula might be without a supermarket until next year - but data compiled by RNZ shows they're in a better position than shoppers in many parts of NZ.