Sally Rae

1 day ago | odt.co.nz | Sally Rae

He’s a former University of Otago academic who has developed a business offering coaching in the construction industry around the world. Now Marti Amos is calling for a radical overhaul of New Zealand’s traditional construction model amid what he describes as a growing mental health crisis among Kiwi builders. He talks to business editor Sally Rae. It was the stuff of Boy’s Own lore.

3 days ago | odt.co.nz | Sally Rae

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. Business"Just be keen as beans."That’s the advice of young South Otago forestry worker Callum Maze, 21, who received the apprentice of the year award at the Southern Wood Council’s recent forestry awards, held in conjunction with Competenz. The acknowledgement recognised a commitment to self-development and skill achievement through the apprenticeship.

4 days ago | odt.co.nz | Sally Rae

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. BusinessPacific Edge has raised $16 million in new equity in a placement of new ordinary shares — $1m more than it sought — after accepting over-subscriptions.

5 days ago | odt.co.nz | Sally Rae

Pacific Edge has raised $16 million of new equity in a placement of new ordinary shares — $1 million more than it sought — after directors resolved to accept over-subscriptions. On Friday, the cancer diagnostics company announced a $20 million capital raise, saying it was about ensuring it had the cash reserves to capitalise on recent clinical and commercial milestones, grow in non-Medicare channels in the United States and regain Medicare coverage of its tests.

6 days ago | odt.co.nz | Sally Rae

Julia Gorinski reckons some of the skills she learned on the rugby field may come in handy in her new role in the banking field. Ms Gorinski, 30, is a household name in Otago rugby, as the former Otago Spirit captain, Matatū Super Rugby Aupiki player and Varsity veteran. Having hung up her representative boots last year after playing her 65th cap for the Otago Spirit in the Farah Palmer Cup championship final, she moved straight into the Varsity coaching role this season.