Comvita's survival 'uncertain' if shareholders reject takeover bid
Markets

Comvita's survival 'uncertain' if shareholders reject takeover bid

The board says there is no better offer on the table than the one from Florenz.

Staff reporters 15 Oct 2025
Otago a lukewarm jewel of economic temperature: survey
Finance

Otago a lukewarm jewel of economic temperature: survey

An economic thermometer reveals a cool-to-cold mood hanging over NZ, with Otago lukewarm.

Staff reporters 15 Oct 2025
Government to set up single science funding body
Policy

Government to set up single science funding body

Research Funding NZ will replace at least three existing funding bodies.

Staff reporters 14 Oct 2025
Ponsonby restaurant Sidart to close its doors after going into liquidation
News in Brief

Ponsonby restaurant Sidart to close its doors after going into liquidation

The famed Ponsonby Rd strip is losing another popular restaurant, with award-winning Sidart in liquidation and closing its doors.Owner and executive chef Lesley Chandra bought Sidart in 2021 from restaurateurs Sid and Chand Sahrawat.The restaurant was opened by the Sahrawats in 2...

Staff reporters 14 Oct 2025