Sushi brand part of liquidation as pay, tax owed
A Christchurch takeaway and restaurant business with sushi outlets under the Hachi Hachi brand has folded owing staff holiday pay and a hefty tax bill.
NZ won't launch reciprocal tariffs against US: Luxon
NZ won't launch reciprocal tariffs against US: Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says New Zealand is "relatively well positioned" to weather Donald Trump's new sweeping global tariffs.
2degrees fined $325k over misleading claims
2degrees fined $325k over misleading claims
The Auckland District Court has fined telco 2degrees $325,000 over misleading claims about 'free' Australia business roaming.
Confusion as Trump says NZ has 20% tariff against US
Confusion as Trump says NZ has 20% tariff against US
US President Donald Trump's claim about NZ has raised eyebrows as experts weigh the consequences.
Trump announces 10% tariff on NZ goods
Trump announces 10% tariff on NZ goods
New Zealand exporters face hundreds of millions of dollars of tariffs on goods sent to the US as President Donald Trump carried through with his trade charges.
Economist warns against cutting OCR
Economist warns against cutting OCR next week
Westpac's chief economist has thrown a cat among the forecasting pigeons, saying the Reserve Bank shouldn't cut the OCR next week.
What to check in KiwiSaver if Trump trouble hits
What to check in KiwiSaver if Trump trouble hits
Markets may be volatile, as US President Donald Trump continues to make waves, but investors are being told they shouldn't let it put them off making sound decisions.
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Mine extension application lacks CIA
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Mine extension application lacks CIA
OceanaGold has applied for its Macraes mine extension without a cultural impact assessment, a matter "reluctantly" acknowledged by iwi representatives.
A toast to peanut butter’s 1000th batch
A toast to peanut butter’s 1000th batch
Mark Hastie is a smooth operator.
KiwiRail's $8m bill for consultants unacceptable: Peters
KiwiRail's $8m bill for consultants unacceptable: Peters
KiwiRail's $8 million spend on management consulting is unacceptable, says Minister for Rail Winston Peters.
Wool industry needs to wake up, advocate says
Wool industry needs to wake up, advocate says
Wool advocate Craig Smith says the global wool industry needs to wake up and ask if it is there for quality or simply to hit a price point.
Direct flights take off from Christchurch to Cairns
Direct flights take off from Christchurch to Cairns
The first of Jetstar's new daily direct flights from Christchurch to Cairns took off today.
70 jobs gone as Body Shop NZ stores close
70 jobs gone as Body Shop NZ stores close
The Body Shop New Zealand has been placed into liquidation, with all stores closed and the loss of about 70 jobs.
Trump to impose tariffs as nervous world awaits trade war
Trump to impose tariffs as nervous world awaits trade war
US President Donald Trump is to impose new tariffs, the White House has confirmed, though it provided no details about the size and scope of trade barriers that have businesses, consumers and investors fretting about a trade war.
Power bills set to surge as higher charges kick in
Power bills set to surge as higher charges kick in
Consumers are likely to see a big bump in their energy bills this month, up to a 10 percent rise for some.
Powering up
Powering up
Cooke Howlison Toyota chief executive Matthew Downing and Jarrod Dean, of Aotea Electric, view solar panels on the dealership’s roof.
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Dunedin pet store co-owners retire after 19 years
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Co-owners retire after 19 ‘incredibly enjoyable’ years
Not everyone can say they love going to work every morning — but Dunedin pet store owner Judi Johnson says she sure has.
Dining out 'should be considered a luxury'
Dining out 'should be considered a luxury': restaurateur
A restaurant owner who has closed the doors for the final time believes meals are underpriced and people do not understand the true cost of putting them on the table.
Mainland to establish free-range egg farm
Mainland to establish free-range egg farm
Mainland Poultry has been granted Overseas Investment Office approval to buy 126ha of land near Ranfurly to establish another free-range egg farm.
Living wage set to increase from September
Living wage set to increase from September
The living wage will be increased to $28.95 per hour from September, a $1.15 increase from the current $27.80.