Treehouse hideaway a growing success
An accommodation business with a difference is going gangbusters in the Hakataramea Valley. Business editor Sally Rae talks to Nest Tree Houses co-founder Liz Hayes about her journey...
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Brother back in business, expanding into AI
Brother back in business, expanding into AI
It was an audacious business idea.
Award thanks to ‘team effort’
Award thanks to ‘team effort’
Startup Dunedin programme facilitator Grace Esterman (fourth from left) celebrates Dunedin winning the inaugural regional trailblazer award at the recent Global Entrepreneurship Network New Zealand...
Don’t retire with less than $1m - adviser
Don’t retire with less than $1m - adviser
One KiwiSaver provider says there is ‘‘no way’’ that people would want to retire with less than $1 million.
Solar power company goes into liquidation
Solar power company goes into liquidation
A nationwide solar power company that was founded in Christchurch has been put into liquidation, leaving some customers worried about the contracts they have signed with the business.
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Ban on new off-licences may not be enough
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Ban on new off-licences may not go far enough, councillors told
Banning new off-licences in Dunedin's student quarter may not be enough to combat the "mountain of alcohol-related harm" the city faces, councillors have heard.
Aerospace centre in talks to launch rockets
National aerospace centre in talks to launch rockets from Chch spit
National aerospace centre Tāwhaki says it is in talks with potential partners for launching rockets from its base south of Christchurch.
Reserve Bank cuts OCR to 4.25 percent
Reserve Bank cuts OCR to 4.25 percent, Finance Minister cheers 'good news'
The Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate by 50 basis points to 4.25 percent this afternoon.
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Focus on jobseeker situation
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Focus on jobseeker situation
More than 3000 people in Southland are on jobseeker benefits but the Minister for Social Development and Employment believes the situation is fixable.
Blis six-month revenue rises 25% to $6m
Blis six-month revenue rises 25% to $6m
Blis Technologies has posted a 25% increase in revenue to $6 million for the six months to September 30 compared with the same period last year.
Hopeful signs for Pacific Edge
Hopeful signs for Pacific Edge
Pacific Edge has reported a flat financial result for the six months to September 30 but highlighted the outcome of events that have the potential to renew growth in Cxbladder test volume and revenue.
Surge in KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals expected
Surge in KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals expected
KiwiSaver withdrawals for hardship reasons are happening at record levels, and there are warnings of more to come as a Christmas crunch hits.
NHNZ post-production upping sticks to head to Auckland
NHNZ post-production upping sticks to head to Auckland
For the first time since its inception more than 40 years ago, NHNZ Worldwide - formerly Natural History New Zealand - will no longer have a physical presence in Dunedin.
'Turnaround' in expectations for housing market
'Turnaround' in expectations for housing market
Kiwis are feeling noticeably more positive about the housing market, and ASB's economists say that's likely to turn into more activity and rising prices.
Expected OCR drop may not improve home loan rates
Expected OCR drop may not improve home loan rates
The Reserve Bank is expected to cut the official cash rate (OCR) by 50 basis points this week, but there's a warning to borrowers not to get their hopes up about big retail rate falls when it happens.
VR allowing drivers to learn from experience
VR allowing drivers to learn from experience
He might be involved in the latest virtual reality technology but Rhys Gardner still likes to throw around some 2500-year-old wisdom.
What is the future of cash?
What is the future of cash?
Australia will require some shops selling essential items to accept cash from 2026, and the Reserve Bank is not ruling out a policy response to safeguard cash in New Zealand.
The Black Friday 'sales' that aren't sales
The Black Friday 'sales' that aren't sales
Anna Hall says, when she's looking to make a big purchase, she'll often wait for sales events like Black Friday, to see if she can get a better discount.
Fast 50 puts Dunedin housing company eighth
Fast 50 puts Dunedin housing company eighth
Dunedin's TGC Homes is the highest ranked southern business on this year’s Deloitte Fast 50 index — placing eighth with revenue growth of 398%.
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Mecca's official Dunedin opening postponed
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Mecca's official Dunedin opening postponed
An international beauty and makeup store has had its opening delayed after pushback from the Dunedin City Council.