ACC review ordered, levies to increase
ACC review ordered, levies to increase
The ACC Minister has announced an independent review, while levies are to rise by 5% a year for three years.
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Food and fibre exports set to top $57 billion
Food and fibre exports set to top $57 billion
Food and fibre exports are set to reach $56.9 billion dollars in the year to the end of June 2025 driven by strong dairy prices and rebounding prices for red meat and logs.
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Bar’s liquor licence opposed
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Bar’s liquor licence opposed
A central Dunedin bar has had its liquor licence opposed after it was found to have traded without a current licence.
More consent breaches at Macraes mine
Second audit finds more consent breaches at Macraes mine
An Otago gold mine set to have an expansion written into fast-track legislation has repeatedly breached resource consents, a second independent audit has found.
Digital cash interest seen
Digital cash interest seen
The Reserve Bank says the country is lagging behind most developed economies in offering a digital cash option that can be used much in the way physical cash is used.
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Otago tops economic scoreboard
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Otago tops economic scoreboard
While Otago may have topped a national economic ranking, a southern business leader remains sceptical conditions are improving.
Christchurch Casino facing money-laundering allegations
Christchurch Casino facing money-laundering allegations
Christchurch Casino is facing court action after accusations it breached anti-money-laundering and terrorism financing rules.
Why some ATMs charge $2.50 for a withdrawal
Why some ATMs charge $2.50 for a withdrawal
Your bank might have stopped offering an ATM in your neighbourhood - but there's a good chance it has been replaced by a private provider.
Supermarkets face criminal charges over inaccurate pricing
Supermarkets face criminal charges over inaccurate pricing
The Commerce Commission is filing criminal charges against Woolworths and two Pak'nSave supermarkets for inaccurate pricing and misleading specials.
Govt plans to reintroduce pay deductions for strikes
Govt plans to reintroduce pay deductions for strikes
The Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden has announced plans to reintroduce pay deductions for partial strikes.
Downsizing in retirement: weighing the options
Downsizing in retirement: weighing the options
According to One Roof, there are more than 770 houses for sale in Dunedin at present.
Govt keen to increase banking competition
Govt keen to increase banking competition
The government has announced steps it will take to improve the competition in the banking sector, including giving Kiwibank access to more capital.
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‘Humbling’ for new owners to be home
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‘Humbling’ for new owners to be home
After first stacking shelves in Dunedin 35 years ago, Justin Vaudrey has returned to the city as the new co-owner of a South Dunedin supermarket.
Businesses brace for tough wedding season
Businesses brace for tough wedding season
The economic downturn has taken a toll on the wedding industry with fewer bookings, smaller guest lists and people ditching luxuries like flowers and hair stylists.
Revised Act giving extra protection to whistleblowers
Revised Act giving extra protection to whistleblowers
It has now been more than two years since New Zealand’s whistleblowing legislation was revamped in the Protected Disclosures (Protection of Whistleblowers) Act 2022.
Fund to assist Dunedin start-up projects
Fund to assist Dunedin start-up projects
Startup Dunedin has announced a one-off microgrant fund and is looking for start-up projects that could use some financial assistance to test their idea.
Needles found in Auckland supermarket food
Needles found in Auckland supermarket food
Police are investigating after needles were found in two different food products at a supermarket in Auckland.
Concern over potential price hikes as Air NZ cuts flights
Concern over potential price hikes as Air NZ cuts flights
Tickets for some Air New Zealand flights could be more expensive next year, with the airline running fewer flights on some domestic routes.
Luxon sells another investment property
Luxon sells another investment property
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has sold another investment property - potentially making a significant tax-free capital gain.
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Pandemic a kick-start for bedding company
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Pandemic a kick-start for bedding company
After watching sales soar during the Covid-19 pandemic, a Mosgiel bedding manufacturer is seeing even more growth with the help of a new purpose-built store.