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Peters releases details of new Interislander ferries

Winston Peters said today the new Interislander ferries would be delivered in 2029. Photo: RNZ

Peters releases details of new Interislander ferries

The new Interislander ferries being delivered in 2029 will be about 200m long, 28m wide, and will have rail decks, Minister for Rail Winston Peters says.

Labour dismisses govt supermarket duopoly plan

our is dismissing a government plan to gather information on breaking up the supermarket duopoly as "paying lip service" to their promises.

Tourism venture driven by sustainable principles

The Hillocks Holdings Ltd directors Gerhard Sieber (left) and Jeremy Railton. Photo: Philip Chandler

Tourism venture driven by sustainable principles

As filming continued at the head of Lake Wakatipu for Brad Pitt’s next blockbuster, Philip Chandler instead headed to Dart Valley Station.

Expert caught by emotional aspect of preparing for retirement

Financial expert Martin Hawes has written his latest book on preparing for retirement. PHOTO:...

Expert caught by emotional aspect of preparing for retirement

Martin Hawes admits he has a strange relationship with retirement.

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Mining company seeks $2.4m to fund gold hunt

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Mining company seeks $2.4m to fund gold hunt

A Canadian mining company is seeking more than $2 million from investors to fund their hunt for gold in Otago.

What to expect from Interislander announcement

Winston Peters was named the new Minister for Rail in December - a year to the day after the iRex...

What to expect from Interislander announcement

The next steps for replacing the InterIslander ferries is set to be revealed by Winston Peters, more than 15 months since the coalition scrapped its predecessor's iReX ferry project.

Govt takes aim at supermarket duopoly

Confidence course . . . capitalism and the supermarket industry. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

Govt takes aim at supermarket duopoly

The government says all options are on the table to introduce more competition into the supermarket sector.

Kiwis paying up to $90m a year in surcharges

Shoppers blindly accepting credit card surcharges need to understand the full impact they can have over the course of a month or a year, particularly if they're allowed to compound, one investment adviser says.

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Torpedo7 to reopen as The Outlet

Dunedin’s Torpedo7 store, at 205 Andersons Bay Rd, will be converted into The Outlet after it...

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Torpedo7 to reopen as The Outlet

A Dunedin outdoors retailer is among ten branches closing around the country as part of a nationwide brand shakeup.

How will US tariffs affect New Zealand?

Imported cars line a parking lot at a shipping terminal in Portland, Oregon in this file photo:...

How will US tariffs affect New Zealand?

United States President Donald Trump has been making tariff threats since before he returned to office. The situation presents both opportunities and challenges for New Zealand.

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Hill country brand to feature in ‘Vanity Fair’

Behind-the-scenes images from a photo shoot on East Otago farmland for Ater woollen coats: bottom...

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Hill country brand to feature in ‘Vanity Fair’

Think of a fashion photo shoot for Vanity Fair magazine and images of luxurious locations spring to mind.

Failed NZ arm of brand started in Wānaka wound up

The liquidation of Kester Black Ltd — the New Zealand business of the cosmetic and skincare brand started by Wānaka woman Anna Ross — has been completed.

BLNZ directors’ fees to rise 4% after close vote

BLNZ directors’ fees to rise 4% after close vote

Beef + Lamb New Zealand has narrowly succeeded in increasing its directors’ fees by 4%.

NZME board battle: businessman believes number in his favour

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".

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

Happy Moose founder Alex Dong checks the knife on a cutter creating a dot decal for electronic...

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

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

Happy Helper Moving Company partner Fabian Johnson, left, and founder Tony Joyce with the...

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

Data shows that 0.7 percent of people working as managers are aged over 80. File photo: Getty Images

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.

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