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Christchurch risk to future events: promoter
Dunedin is at risk of losing future events and festivals to Christchurch, a major promoter in the city says.
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Chch-Brisbane flight cancelled due to birdstrike
Chch-Brisbane flight cancelled due to birdstrike
An Air New Zealand flight has been aborted moments before takeoff from Christchurch Airport due to bird strike.
Goals, budget first steps in sorting finances
Goals, budget first steps in sorting finances
If 2025 is the year you get your money life sorted, you may be wondering where to begin. In this five-part series, money correspondent Susan Edmunds guides you through the basics.
Boxing Day sales boomed after flat first half of December
Boxing Day sales boomed after flat first half of December
The Boxing Day sales boomed after a flat first half of December, retailers say.
800 applications for some Ikea roles
800 applications for some Ikea roles
Global retailer Ikea is getting hundreds of applications for senior management roles ahead of opening its first NZ store in Auckland.
KiwiSaver: Women facing 'motherhood penalty'
KiwiSaver: Women facing 'motherhood penalty'
Kate says her KiwiSaver balance is about $15,000. She's been largely out of full-time work for the past 13 years, caring for children. In contrast, her husband's balance is $120k.
What to expect for the property market in 2025
What to expect for the property market in 2025
House prices are expected to increase over the next 12 months, but how much and how fast are still up for debate.
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Dad sounding board for success
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Dad sounding board for success
For the past 38 years, ADInstruments has been creating high-quality, easy-to-use data acquisition software and equipment in Dunedin.
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Wine bar, gelato shop on way for St Clair
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Wine bar, gelato shop on way for St Clair
A new bar blending Kiwi pub culture with sophisticated wine drinking, and an authentic artisan gelato shop are the latest offerings coming soon to St Clair.
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City’s home values buck national trend down
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City’s home values buck national trend down
Dunedin's median home value rose 1% over 2024, and could be just the beginning of growth in the market, realtors in the city say.
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The day petrol hit $1 a litre
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The day petrol hit $1 a litre
With the new century entering its 25th year, Summer Times looks back at events of 2000 and sees how we’ve fared since. John Lewis talks the price of petrol.
From necessity came wire strainer that made Hayes name
From necessity came wire strainer that made Hayes name
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the production and sale of what became a New Zealand farming necessity.
Innovator driving energy transition
Innovator driving energy transition
Rewiring Aotearoa chief executive Mike Casey is the 2024 Otago Daily Times business leader of the year. He talks to business editor Sally Rae about shaping New Zealand for the future it deserves.
Boxing Day spending up 13%
Boxing Day spending up 13%
Boxing Day has raked in far bigger numbers for retailers this year with shoppers spending $67.7 million - up 13 percent on last year, according to payments company Worldline.
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AI used to develop dog health supplement
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AI used to develop dog health supplement
After his dog helped him to get through the Covid-19 pandemic, Alan Tsui decided to use artificial intelligence to figure out how to help his friend live a little bit longer.
Unwanted Xmas gifts flood on to Trade Me
Unwanted Xmas gifts flood on to Trade Me
Christmas gifts that "missed the mark" included a second-hand Epilady shaver, ceramic unicorn pen holder and a Christmas ham for a vegan family.
How to ‘pivot’ away from a story you are stuck in
How to ‘pivot’ away from a story you are stuck in
I am a little bit out of date — I still use the word "pivot".
RNA project success prompts celebratory collaboration beer
RNA project success prompts celebratory collaboration beer
It's a brew for a Brew who brewed a best brew.
Challenges persist for meat industry
Challenges persist for meat industry
Meat exporters say 2024 has been a tough year for the industry — but positive signs are emerging.
Christmas Eve the busiest shopping day of the year
Christmas Eve the busiest shopping day of the year so far
Christmas Eve was the busiest shopping day of the year with 10,408 sales a minute at its peak.