Economy crawls out of recession
Economy crawls out of recession
A small jump back into positive growth ends half a year of bad news and beats economists' expectations.
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Long haul to begin non-stop flights to India
Long haul to begin non-stop flights to India
Travellers calling for non-stop flights between NZ and India now have a date on which to pin their hopes - but it is still more than three years away.
Port Otago profit up, operating result down
Port Otago profit up, operating result down
Port Otago Group has announced a half-year profit of $15.2 million for the six months ended December 31 — a $2.2m increase on the previous year’s result.
New Zealand’s biggest crypto exchange set to merge with Australian firm
New Zealand’s biggest crypto exchange set to merge with Australian firm
New Zealand’s largest cryptocurrency exchange has fallen into Australian hands in a major shakeup of the local crypto market.
KiwiSaver: Can you afford to contribute 10%?
KiwiSaver: Can you afford to contribute 10%?
If the government is making changes to KiwiSaver contribution rates, the amount we are putting aside for retirement should be pushed up to 10% of incomes, providers say.
Kmart recalls 'exploding' pickle jars
Kmart recalls 'exploding' pickle jars
Kmart is recalling a brand of pickles in a glass jar it says can break or explode, and confirmed there have been injuries.
What's going on with the price of butter?
What's going on with the price of butter?
If you have bought butter recently you might have noticed something - it is a lot more expensive.
Deadline for pandemic business loans looms
Deadline for pandemic business loans looms
Crunch time is looming for people who borrowed money through the small business cash-flow loan scheme, launched during the pandemic.
School lunch provider owes more than $14 million
School lunch provider owes more than $14 million
A major provider of the government's troubled free school lunch programme owes more than $14 million to hundreds of creditors after going into liquidation last week.
Call for new approach at Bremworth
Call for new approach at Bremworth
Brenworth's new chairman Rob Hewett says a fresh approach is needed to drive the carpet company’s growth and earnings.
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Business optimism still rising — survey
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Business optimism still rising — survey
Three-quarters of Dunedin businesses are optimistic about the future, but there is "still a lot of work to do" before the results start to show, a business leader says.
Boomers urged to leave something behind for charity
Boomers urged to leave something behind for charity
The largest-ever intergenerational wealth transfer is under way around the world as baby boomers begin to pass away.
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Interactive game makes world debut in city
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Interactive game makes world debut in city
An interactive storytelling game has made its international debut in Dunedin — bringing with it the chance to take a deeper dive into exhibits at the city’s museum.
West Coast tops house price increases
West Coast tops house price increases
The West Coast has posted the highest increase in median house prices in the country for the year to February 2025, up 16.3% to $377,500.
Gas company removes advert after complaints
'Classic greenwashing': Gas company removes advert after complaints
Gas company Clarus has removed an advertisement which said renewable gas was flowing in its pipelines after complaints about greenwashing.
Deadline looms for Covid business loans
Deadline looms for Covid business loans
Crunch time is looming for people who borrowed money through the small business cash-flow loan scheme (SBC), launched during the pandemic.
Compassion, cake win safety award
Compassion, cake win safety award
Not only does Fiona Brabant have her finger on the pulse of all things health and safety but she also makes a mean chocolate cake.
Fresh horizons for ‘Dunedin girl’
Fresh horizons for ‘Dunedin girl’
Seafood New Zealand chief executive Lisa Futschek was in Dunedin this week discussing proposed changes to the Fisheries Act.
Why student loan debt will get more expensive
Why student loan debt will get more expensive
If you're paying interest on your student loan, your bill is about to get bigger.
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Otago economy consistently strong: ASB
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Otago economy consistently strong: ASB
A back-to-back victory at the top of a national economic ranking shows Otago is consistent with its strengths, an economist says.