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Thursday 05th November, 2015
A million-dollar winning Lotto ticket sold in Dunedin has yet to be claimed.
It was the only first division winning ticket in this week's Lotto draw.
The ticket was sold at Centre City New World, netting the owner one million dollars.
Lotto staff say they're still waiting for the ticket holder to come forward and claim the prize.
Powerball wasn't won in this week's draw.
Thursday 05th November, 2015
The cost of fuel is on a downward slide and has reached its lowest point in more than six months.
Falling commodity prices and a strengthening New Zealand dollar are being credited for the price drop.
In October fuel costs fell a total of 8cents per litre.
Petrol is around its lowest price since April, at just under $2(two dollars) a litre.
Diesel is costing just over a dollar a litre, which is its lowest point since February.
Wednesday 04th November, 2015
The national unemployment rate has risen to 6%.
Figures out today show there are fewer Kiwis in work and 40,000 more people without jobs compared to the same time last year.
Part-time jobs fell 4.1% in the September quarter, amounting to almost 30,000 positions.
However some sectors showed growth, thanks in part to demand in the construction industry, which added over 20,000 jobs.
Tuesday 03rd November, 2015
Local Department of Conservation staff are planning industrial action in response to pay negotiations.
About 100 Otago staff are among 1,500 workers taking action nationwide.
They're refusing to do anything beyond the minimum, having become frustrated with pay negotiations.
The Public Service Association says an offer of a 0.4% increase is insulting to staff, who're asking for a 3% rise.
It follows a major department restructure.
Industrial action is expected to last a month.
Monday 02nd November, 2015
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Locals are recovering from an early Sunday start, after packing Octagon bars to watch the Rugby World Cup final.
The All Blacks took New Zealand to victory with a 34-17 win against Australia.
And now residents are rallying to see the trophy.
Monday 02nd November, 2015
The New Zealand dollar is expected to drop this week, weighed down by several offshore events.
It's likely to be affected by dovish sentiment from the Reserve Bank of Australia, as well as a decline in dairy auction prices.
Currency analysts believe the kiwi will trade between 65 and 69 US cents.
It recently traded at just over 67 US cents.
The release of job data in the United States is also expected to have an impact on the New Zealand dollar.
Friday 30th October, 2015
The number of businesses in New Zealand has surpassed the half-a-million mark for the first time.
Statistics New Zealand has just released the latest data on national companies.
It shows there were just over half a million firms earlier this year, up almost 2% on last year.
The number of paid employees within the country has also increased, to more than two million.
Growth is being led by the construction industry, with a large increase in the number of residential builds.
Otago's growth is in line with the rest of the country.
Wednesday 28th October, 2015
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New food and nutrition guidelines praisedThe government's latest food and nutrition guidelines are getting the thumbs up from local health professionals.
Many of the eating recommendations are commonplace, but experts say reinforcing them is a positive step.
And the advice comes with a new approach.
Wednesday 21st October, 2015
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Local experts are slamming the government's decision not to tax sugary drinks.
The government's announced it doesn't intend to introduce taxes on sugary drinks to fight the country's growing obesity problem.
And one researcher says that's a step in the wrong direction.
Wednesday 21st October, 2015
The cost of labour is on the rise, up 1.5% overall for the June quarter.
Statistics New Zealand has just released the latest figures for the Labour Cost Index.
It shows that annual leave and statutory holidays are becoming more costly for the country.
Superannuation costs for employers are also up by 4.5%
The only decrease is for workplace accident insurance costs, which have dropped by 14%