NZ's high-level credit rating reaffirmed
NZ's high-level credit rating reaffirmed
Leading credit agency S&P Global Ratings has reaffirmed New Zealand's AA+ rating with a stable outlook, but noted budget deficits and debt need to be tackled.
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Blasting, painting combine in $10m development
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Blasting, painting combine in $10m development
A Mosgiel truck refurbishment company has completed the first step of a planned $10 million three-build development.
Ad restrictions lifted for TV and radio
Ad restrictions lifted for TV and radio
The govt believes scrapping ad restrictions for broadcasters on Sundays and some public holidays could generate a multimillion-dollar boost for the industry.
Scott deal part of $44m of new contracts
Scott deal part of $44m of new contracts
Scott Technology has secured its largest-ever appliance contract in the US, as part of $44m of new contracts with multinational appliance manufacturers across the US and Brazil.
Hospitality sector next for regulations review
Hospitality sector next for regulations review
By Russell Palmer of RNZThe Regulations Ministry's next review will tackle the hospitality sector.
From Balclutha to the South Island’s largest supermarket
From Balclutha to the South Island’s largest supermarket
A couple who started out with New World in Balclutha some years ago today opened the South Island's largest supermarket in Canterbury.
Reserve Bank may ease loan-to-value ratios
Reserve Bank may ease loan-to-value ratios
The chances of first-home buyers getting a mortgage may improve with a proposal to allow banks to lend more to low-deposit borrowers.
Young Aussies fear AI, but use it to get ahead
Young Aussies fear AI, but use it to get ahead
Almost three in four young Australian workers, particularly those employed in the finance sector, worry artificial intelligence technology will shrink their job prospects, a study shows.
Using AI ‘for good’ to keep workers engaged
Using AI ‘for good’ to keep workers engaged
Melissa Jenner likens building an AI product to dealing with a hyperactive toddler.
Money taken from bank accounts in IRD crackdown
Money taken from bank accounts in IRD crackdown
Thousands of people have had money deducted from their bank accounts in recent months as Inland Revenue steps up its efforts to collect the tax it is owed.
Changes should simplify complex leave entitlements
Changes should simplify complex leave entitlements
Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden recently announced moves to simplify holiday and sick leave entitlements.
'It's all over the place': Qantas customer data leaked
'It's all over the place': Qantas customer data leaked
Australian airline passengers are on high alert after hackers leaked the personal information of up to 5.7 million Qantas customers.
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Expo to emphasise whānau in business
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Expo to emphasise whānau in business
A Māori-led business network hopes to bring a different kind of expo to Dunedin by broadening its scope to the whānau behind businesses.
Dozens apply for Te Anau factory hand role
'Unheard of': Dozens apply for Te Anau factory hand role
A Fiordland company say they've never seen anything like it after recently receiving 91 applications for a factory hand role in Te Anau.
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New Geraldine factory set to double processing capacity
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New Geraldine factory set to double processing capacity
French owners of jam, juice and sauce company Barker’s will start processing at a new factory near Geraldine by the end of the year as part of a $50 million to $60m expansion project.
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Long road to create ‘absolute dream life’
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Long road to create ‘absolute dream life’
Life is all good for Rose Gleeson.
Bad news for unsecured Smiths City creditors
Bad news for unsecured Smiths City creditors
The collapse of large retailer Smiths City has liquidators expecting many creditors will go unpaid after adding up more than $26.8 million in liabilities.
Linked cleaning firms placed in liquidation
Linked cleaning firms placed in liquidation
Two Southern Lakes cleaning and laundry businesses, both with the same director, are insolvent and have been placed into liquidation.
Willis lauds 'progress' as deficit lower than expected
Willis lauds 'progress' as deficit lower than expected
The government's finances ended the year in better than expected shape, but still deeply in deficit.
Peters urges farmers to think 'very carefully' before Fonterra brand sale
Peters urges farmers to think 'very carefully' before Fonterra brand sale
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is demanding answers from Fonterra over the sale of its consumer businesses to French dairy giant Lactalis.