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Four-star hotel plans resurrected for central Whangārei

Millennium & Copthorne Hotels want the Dent St site for a hotel, again.

EuroCity car dealership in voluntary liquidation, owner promises staff will be taken care of

Owner Terry Elmsly says existing staff will be looked after as part of the sale agreement.

'Rock bottom’: Recession-hit farming families relying on other jobs to survive

Meat and wool farmers: 'There’s a feeling now that this is about as bad as it can get.'

Auckland property developer fined $96k for 'opportunistic' altering of protected tree

The trimming was carried out by a professional tree contractor with 15 years experience.

Whangārei 17.2 per cent rates rise ‘unaffordable’, ‘irresponsible’, critics say

In defence, Whangārei's mayor says council is facing a huge increase in costs.

Te Awamutu's Rosetown Print opens new chapter

The Morrises want to reassure the community that the business has sold, not closed.

Florist business blooming as it celebrates 10 years

The owner of Napier florist beauKayes loves to make someone's day with flowers.

Richard Umbers resigns as CEO of retirement giant Ryman Healthcare

Retirement village giant now searching for a new group chief executive.

'I couldn't wait to come back': Meet councillor and business owner Janelle Hinch

'I’ve been living here for over 20 years now, and I love this place.'

Master Brewer celebrates 50 years

Master Brewer David Meads talks beer and working at Lion Breweries for 50 years.

Pressure on small business profits as productivity takes a dive - report

Demand-side issues took over last year as productivity fell back to pre-Covid levels.

Solar firm Lodestone completes $55m capital raise

Purpose Capital consortium has increased its investment in the solar specialist.

Auction bargains: Buy in Double Grammar zone for $700k under CV

One Epsom Girls' Grammar zone townhouse has sold at auction for just $100,000.

Business outlook turns dark as recession bites - NZIER survey

On the upside, cost and price pressure continue to ease, suggesting inflation is falling.

Chicken-free chicken maker Sunfed Meats shutting down, owner lets rip

An investor sees a pricing issue, the plant-based 'meat' sector faces pushback.

The ultimate Women’s Lifestyle Expo returns

Many lifestyle brands will be gathered under one roof.