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Entrepreneurs invited back to dragon's den

Five finalists will enter a 10-week incubator programme before their final pitch.

Outpouring of elation greets Covid-19 restrictions move

"It's good timing. Not just for us, I think the country's been waiting for this."

Manawatū-Whanganui scores highly in economic rankings

Manawatū-Whanganui was ranked second for new car sales and employment growth annually.

Turning on overseas worker tap gets praise in Whanganui

Mike Cranstone hoped the overseas workers would be allowed to bring their families.

Inflation: 'How do you know what the bottom line is when it's all gone up?'

Kitchen builder John Fearn said his business was close to being booked out a year ahead.

New burger joint opens to surprise support

The opening of the restaurant was affected by shortages of staff and materials.

Wood processor sets up Covid testing lab on site

"You have to pour your heart and soul into it and try hard, and that's what we've done"

Staffing main challenge for tannery

Tasman Tanning can't keep up with orders, hampered by staff shortages and rising costs

New Whanganui food waste compost hits the shelves

Easy Earth compost is getting high ratings in trials.

Tourism operators stoked to finally see tourists once again

It has been more than two years since tourists have been on New Zealand soil.

South African expat sets up salon in Whanganui

After running salons in South Africa, Sharon Hanekom decided now is the time in Whanganui.

New owners behind wheel at Wanganui Toyota

The dealership has joined the Manawatu & TRC Toyota group

Opinion: Business needs long-term strategy for inflation

Russell Bell this week looks at how businesses can plan around inflation

'House prices can't go down'

The developers are targeting first home buyers - but haven't found many.

Cargo of safety helmets sent to help in Ukraine conflict

The Czech distributor of Whanganui's Pacific Helmets requests spares for the war effort.

Time to get forestry's steel undies on again

The forestry industry is facing volatile global conditions.