High costs have cruise liners bypassing NZ
High costs have cruise liners bypassing NZ
Cruise leaders say last season injected more than $1.3 billion into the economy, but they are concerned rising costs now have cruise lines looking elsewhere.
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Generations of family history gone with plant closure
Generations of family history gone with plant closure
Members from two Timaru families have worked more than 300 years combined at the Smithfield plant, they're now among hundreds of people trying to figure what to do next after losing their jobs.
Director jailed for 'worst of its kind' offending
Director jailed for 'worst of its kind' offending
An analysis of Asia Pacific Group's bank accounts showed more than $80,000 had been diverted for the Christchurch woman's personal use.
Watchdog sues GIB maker over anti-competitive behaviour
Watchdog sues GIB maker over anti-competitive behaviour
The Commerce Commission is taking GIB board maker Winstone Wallboards to court for anti-competitive behaviour.
NZ reaches trade deal with Gulf states
NZ reaches trade deal with Gulf states
In a major breakthrough, NZ has finally struck a trade deal with the six Gulf nations, ending an almost two decade-long effort by multiple governments.
Interest rate warning from NZ's biggest bank
Interest rate warning from NZ's biggest bank
It's getting closer to the time when locking in a longer-term home loan rate might be worth it, ANZ economists say, with retail rates having dropped further than the OCR might fall, and global rates pushing up.
Opening store a sweet success
Opening store a sweet success
Giving the world of lolly selling a go has paid off for a Dunedin business owner who recently opened her first physical store.
Bowling Club owners 'in disbelief' over award
Bowling Club owners 'in disbelief' over award
A $70,000 business award has taken the "hugest weight" off the shoulders of the owners of a Dunedin restaurant known for their $4 meals.
Britain's Reeves raises taxes by most since 1993
Britain's Reeves raises taxes by most since 1993
Britain's new finance minister has has announced the biggest tax increases in 30 years in her first budget, saying she had to repair broken public services with heavy spending.
Auditor General to probe fast-track process
Auditor General to probe fast-track process
The Auditor-General is launching an inquiry into how government ministers handled conflicts of interest when it came to fast-tracked projects.
How much have prices risen since the pandemic?
How much have prices risen since the Covid pandemic?
Inflation may be back within the Reserve Bank's target range, but many everyday items and services cost much more than they did before the Covid pandemic.
Bowling Club wins big in global competition
Bowling Club wins big in global competition
A pioneering Dunedin eatery's mission to provide healthy meals to the community at a minimal cost has received global recognition and a financial boost.
McAtamney family hits jackpot with record wool price
McAtamney family hits jackpot with record wool price
The Bend has done it again.
Timaru already feeling meatworks closure
Timaru already feeling meatworks closure
The loss of 600 jobs in Timaru is hitting the local economy hard, with retailers seeing a big drop in sales and fearing more shops will close.
Govt moves to streamline building consents
Govt moves to streamline building consents
The government is moving to streamline the building consent regime by swapping out some council inspections for a self-certification scheme.
Christchurch Airport to double freight-handling capacity
Christchurch Airport to double freight-handling capacity
Christchurch Airport has signed a multimillion-dollar contract to double its freight-handling capacity.
Ezibuy parent company in administration
Ezibuy parent company in administration
Ezibuy's parent company has appointed administrators - and this time it includes other brands including Katies and Millers.
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Network projects would increase power bills
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Draft approval for Aurora network projects
Aurora Energy could be allowed more room to invest in network capacity in Queenstown and Central Otago and to shore up electricity supply.
Bricks over clicks: Shops back in fashion
Bricks over clicks: Shops back in fashion
The rise of online shopping has led to swathes of store closures, casting doubt over the future of retail malls and high streets, but in Europe there are signs that shops are back in vogue.
ASB Bank services back after outage
ASB Bank services back after outage
ASB Bank services are back up and running after customers reported issues accessing the bank’s mobile app and online banking services on Saturday morning.