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Closure of sawmills 'right across the country'

New Zealand bleeds wood processing jobs as logs ship to China, industry leader says.

Instructor has drive for students to pass test

James Whitaker operates Excel Driver Training in Whanganui

Whanganui needs to define economic story

Economist Cameron Bagrie talks about Whanganui's economy.

Explore: How much tax do property investors really pay?

Landlords claim they already pay their fair share of tax, but how much do they really pay?

Huge boat 'The Beast' hits water in Foxton

Sir Michael Hill's boat, which has been two years in the making, launched today.

For sale: Rickety Auckland 'do-up' valued at $1.8m

The three-bedroom home has a CV of $1.775m and 65-years of memories for the Puia family.

Pushing the envelope: NZ Post hikes price of sending letters again

It will now cost 10 cents more to send a letter.

Coffee campaign boosts food bank

The Village Snob's Coffee for a Can campaign was a huge success.

Consultant tailoring health and safety to business needs

A new Whanganui health and safety consultancy is aimed at small and medium businesses

Air wars: Jetstar strikes back - 75,000 flights for $25

Jetstar has accepted Air New Zealand's price war challenge.

Show me the money: Just where is the PGF money going?

Northland's been allocated the 3rd highest amount followed by the West Coast & Tairāwhiti.

Hymech on the move after 40 years in Heads Rd

Hymech NZ is on the move from Castlecliff to central Whanganui

Air NZ slashes fares: 750,000 seats for less than $50

The national carrier has slashed prices on a swathe of domestic routes.

Rural innovation hub set up in Palmerston North

University-based laboratory will seek new answers to rural concerns such as land use.

'Chokingly excessive': Shane Jones blasts Air NZ fares

Air New Zealand will slash airfares but Shane Jones warns it may not make a difference.

'V-Day': Properties may be valued en masse ahead of CGT

Warnings of flood of investor objections over valuations if capital gains tax brought in.

Air NZ to slash domestic fares on 40 routes

National carrier reportedly undergoing a massive shakeup of its domestic pricing.

Unique graduation ceremony for Speirs Food employees

They completed a Training For You programme based on communication and problem solving.