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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

More than 50% of businesses in Dunedin expect to hire new staff over the next 12 months. PHOTO:...

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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

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

Hidden Aotearoa chief executive Andrew Te Whaiti boots up the WhatsApp-based game on his phone at...

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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

An aerial view of Hokitika looking north along the current seawall towards the northern...

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

The loans were made available in May 2020 for small businesses affected by Covid-19. Photo: RNZ

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

Fiona Brabant, from Cook Brothers Construction, has been recognised for her excellence in...

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’

Seafood New Zealand chief executive Lisa Futschek says the proposed changes to the Fisheries Act...

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

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

Pre-Christmas shoppers take to George St in December last year. Otago retail spending soared 9.1%...

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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.

Woolworths staff 'anxious, scared' about restructure

Commerce Commission is filing criminal charges against Woolworths and two other supermarkets....

Woolworths staff 'anxious, scared' about restructure

Woolworths staff are feeling anxious and scared about a proposed restructure for the supermarket chain's workforce, the union representing them says.

Union hits back at NZME takeover attempt

NZME last month announced it planned to cut up to 38 roles in a newsroom restructure and staff...

Union hits back at NZME takeover attempt

NZME's journalist union members have fired back at billionaire Jim Grenon's suggestion they should be optimistic about their future

How much cash can Kiwis withdraw from banks?

As New Zealanders move to carry more cash, it is becoming less common to go into the bank and ask for a withdrawal.

Plan to scrap Living Wage for new contracts

The government wants to axe one third of 71 rules which include paying the Living Wage in...

Plan to scrap Living Wage for new contracts

The coalition plans to scale back the number of rules agencies must follow when tendering contracts, which it says will make it easier for NZ businesses to access government contracts worth $50b a year.

Briscoes group profits up despite conditions

Both Briscoes homeware and Rebel Sport have delivered positive sales growth during the 12 months...

Briscoes group profits up despite conditions

Retailer Briscoe Group has reported near record full-year sales, though tight profit margins hit the bottom-line.

Worried investors switch KiwiSaver funds

Four thousand people withdrew $38.4 million from KiwiSaver in October - a record for the...

Worried investors switch KiwiSaver funds

KiwiSaver members spooked by market movements have been shifting to more conservative funds, but not at the levels seen when Covid hit in 2020, providers say.

Revaluations push average above $2m

New figures show the resort is the most expensive place to rent a house in New Zealand. Photo:...

Revaluations push average above $2m

Property valuations are set to be posted to owners in the Queenstown Lakes and the average house value is now above $2 million.

Trump threatens further tariffs

Donald Trump's focus on tariffs has rattled investor, consumer and business confidence&nbsp...

Trump threatens further tariffs as EU, Canada retaliate

US President Donald Trump is threatening to escalate a global trade war with further tariffs on EU goods, as major US trading partners said they would retaliate for trade barriers already erected by him.

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