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The NZ exports hit hardest by Trump's tariffs
The NZ exports hit hardest by Trump's tariffs
Exporters around the world are still digesting exactly what US President Donald Trump's moving array of tariffs will mean for them and their businesses.
Former Fleurs Place restaurant on market
Former Fleurs Place restaurant on market
Just like its owner, 169 Haven St in Moeraki is described as having an "abundance of character".
Burns liquidators considering options
Burns liquidators considering options
Liquidators of Burns Group 2018 Ltd — which owes more than $2 million — are considering their options to enforce an agreement for the sale and purchase of its shares in a subsidiary company.
New owners excited to take over beloved cafe
New owners excited to take over beloved cafe
Vanessa Hendry and Tim Lockerbie have finally booked their "one-way ticket" to Australia after selling their beloved Vanessa’s Cottage Cafe.
$13.5m boost to 'turbocharge' tourism marketing
$13.5m boost to 'turbocharge' tourism marketing
The government wants to "turbocharge" global marketing to international visitors, with a new $13.5 million investment in Tourism New Zealand.
Ready Mix Concrete sold to Southland-based business
Ready Mix Concrete sold to Southland-based business
Christchurch Ready-Mix Concrete Ltd has been sold to a family-owned business in Southland.
Westpac trials 'basic' bank accounts
Westpac trials 'basic' bank accounts
Westpac NZ is trialling a new "basic" bank account in the hopes of improving access to banking services.
Sir Michael Hill being treated for cancer
Sir Michael Hill being treated for cancer
Sir Michael Hill is stepping down from his jewellery firm to undergo cancer treatment.
Petrol prices on way down
Petrol prices on way down
The stars have aligned to drive petrol costs down, says a fuel price tracker.
Phones, computers exempt from US tariffs
Phones, computers exempt from US tariffs
President Trump has granted exclusions from steep tariffs to smartphones, computers and some other electronics imported largely from China, providing a big break for US tech companies.
Fashion for the good of us all
Fashion for the good of us all
Peri Drysdale’s eco-minded fashion business is on a runway heading towards a lighter touch on the planet, writes Tim Cronshaw.
Sharemarket falls to follow global trend
Sharemarket falls to follow global trend
The New Zealand sharemarket mimicked the global trend by falling sharply Friday, as markets seesaw amid global trade volatility.
'Quite a journey': Air NZ uniform revealed
'Quite a journey': Air NZ uniform revealed
Emilia Wickstead hopes Air NZ staff feel “the empowerment and the prestige” when they start wearing their new uniform. Emma Gleeson talks to the London-based Kiwi designer.
Trump trade war with China revives recession fears
Trump trade war with China revives recession fears
President Donald Trump's trade war has rattled global markets anew, as stocks and oil prices sank amid fears China may again respond in kind with higher tariffs.
Business shocked by $566k internet bill
Business shocked by $566k internet bill
What would you do if you got a $566,000 internet bill for just two months usage? That was the predicament for the owner of a Christchurch business.
Tariff frenzy: what does it all mean?
Tariff frenzy: what does it all mean?
New Zealand and many of the world's economies have a ringside seat to what may prove to be the biggest head-to-head trade war between two giants seen in recent history.
NZ share market has best session since 2020
NZ share market has best session since 2020
The New Zealand share market joined the global relief rally in response to the US pausing of hefty tariffs.
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Business as usual after new owners relocate factory
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Business as usual after new owners relocate factory
A pair of Dunedin business owners were so set on staying in the city they decided to relocate their recently bought Auckland beauty company to home turf.
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Tardy taxis taxing
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Tardy taxis taxing
A Dunedin man sick of booked taxis taking "hours upon hours upon hours" to arrive has had enough of waiting.