Dunedin’s Smiths City store has been “temporarily closed” for business this morning as the beleaguered retailer enters voluntary administration. The Dunedin store, which moved to Crawford St last year, is one of nine Smiths City shops across New Zealand to close their doors today. The big box retailer last month…

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says Amazon Web Services is spending $7.5 billion on storage and data centres – a move announced by the company four years ago. Luxon told Newstalk ZB the move was expected to boost GDP by $11 billion, creating 1000 jobs, and was…

Company liquidations have increased significantly, despite positive lending trends and eased interest rates. The latest Centrix Credit Indicator for August shows company liquidations are up 26 percent year-on-year, partly due to increased enforcement activity by Inland Revenue. But chief operating officer Monika Lacey said the jump was nothing to be concerned…

A family-owned used car dealership has made the “huge” move from Dunedin to Mosgiel after spending more than 40 years in the city. Yesterday was the first day Midway Motors, formerly based in Kaikorai Valley Rd, operated from its new premises in Gladstone Rd South. Managing director Chris Henderson said…

Tesla’s popular Model Y electric SUV has been recalled in New Zealand and Australia due to a software fault that could cause injury to drivers.The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) issued the recall on August 26 for certain 2025 Model Y vehicles running software versions earlier than 2025.26.6.The issue stems…

A high profile sportsman accused of serious family violence – crushing the ribs of an infant in July 2023 – has given evidence at his trial in the Dunedin District Court, on occasion, breaking down in tears.The Crown has argued the injuries were not intentional, but were reckless, and a…

Two high-profile Reserve Bank appointees have resigned this year, well ahead of their terms ending and amid ongoing concerns with the cost of living – but the Prime Minister says it’s “not unusual”.Christopher Luxon’s Finance Minister Nicola Willis released a statement on Friday announcing chairman Neil Quigley’s resignation, saying it…

A 40-year-old “serial spitter” who has been causing trouble in Auckland’s North Shore has been arrested.Police said inquiries into several incidents across Devonport and Bayswater began in June this year as allegations “spiralled” on social media.Waitemata east area prevention manage acting inspector Tim Williams said: “Today, we located a person…

A man has been taken into custody after shots were fired at police in Palmerston North in two incidents over the past 48 hours. The 20-year-old man was arrested this morning and charged with using a firearm against a law enforcement officer as well as having a warrant for outstanding…

Local voices in South Auckland warn the boy racer bill risks targeting Pacific families and cultural gatherings.The Government’s Anti-Social Road Use Bill has been criticised in South Auckland as heavy-handed and unfair, with Pacific car enthusiasts warning it risks criminalising family-friendly gatherings and cultural expression.Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board chair Apulu Reece…