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Bridgecorp case going to Supreme Court
Bridgecorp case going to Supreme Court

The receivers of failed finance company Bridgecorp have been given leave to appeal to the Supreme Court in a stoush over…

Orcon sold to local investors

Kordia has sold Orcon to a group of local investors, headed by Vivid Networks managing director Warren Hurst.

Liam Dann: Politicians key to fixing housing bubble

I'm stumped as to what possible benefit this rise in the value of my house offers me, writes Liam Dann. It's the same house…

Kiwis in dark over financial dispute service

Many New Zealanders who may have a legitimate gripe with their financial services provider are missing out on the chance…

Fonterra leaves out Northland organic farmers
Fonterra leaves out Northland organic farmers

Fonterra is shaking up its organics business to refocus supply in the central and lower North Island, leaving Northland…

New chief exec for Martin Jetpack
New chief exec for Martin Jetpack

The Martin Aircraft Company, the Christchurch-based developer of the Martin Jetpack, has appointed a former Royal Air…

Hot property market underpins service expansion
Hot property market underpins service expansion

The service sector, accounting for around 70 per cent of New Zealand activity, is reporting steady expansion, underpinned…

Small Business: Software plan to stay ahead of pack
Small Business: Software plan to stay ahead of pack

Hardware-based tech startups can find themselves turning to software development to stay ahead of their rivals. That has…

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Mighty River offer opens to public
Mighty River offer opens to public

Brokers and analysts are predicting a strong take-up of Mighty River Power shares as the offer opens…

PFI unveils Direct Property takeover plan

The manager of an NZX-listed landlord wants to take over an unlisted fund and merge the two to create a larger vehicle with…

Small lift in March online job ad listings

New Zealand's labour market improved mildly last month with a small rise in the number of new online job advertisements…

Dollar a threat - exporters

Strong overseas demand for the New Zealand dollar is likely to form a major barrier to attempts by the Reserve Bank to bring…

NZ dollar drops vs greenback after rally
NZ dollar drops vs greenback after rally

The soaring New Zealand dollar fell after weaker than expected retail spending in the US sapped investors'…

Success: Going beyond the numbers

Accountant who transformed her own business is now helping others to achieve the same thing.

Deforestation intentions soar with carbon prices low

Deforestation intentions have soared as the emissions trading scheme, at least at current rock-bottom prices, is no longer…

Auckland moves to cash in on travellers

Auckland city's tourism and economic development body is hoping for a big return from a major conference for travel industry…

Life on the farm: high pay, low costs

The average farming wage is higher than for the country as a whole and living costs in rural areas are lower.

Power outage affects Eftpos terminals
Power outage affects Eftpos terminals

A power outage has shutdown some Eftpos terminals in Auckland this morning.

Growing funding network gives support to tech start-ups

How is the New Zealand Angel Association - and you personally - involved in the IT industry? I'm an Angel investor as…

US approves Japan's entry into TPP talks

The United States has approved Japan's entry into negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a critical step for Tokyo's…

United approach vital to China success

Katherine Rich Chief executive, New Zealand Food and Grocery Council. "The message is that companies which aren't doing…

Debbie Mayo-Smith: Successful email marketing - Part 2

My last column introduced my view that email marketing success hinges on the successful combination of four components…

Locals demand quality housing
Locals demand quality housing

Lynette O'Brien supports intensification of Papatoetoe so long as it is not like the "concrete jungle"…

Obama budget irks Democrats

President Barack Obama's budget overtures to Republicans may limit his bargaining power if the opposition party ever returns…

Foreign milk in top Kiwi brands

Supermarkets around the world are selling Anchor milk and Fernleaf butter that is not produced on New Zealand farms.

How to read a prospectus

How a company makes its money and the risks involved are the two main points to focus on when reading through an investment…

Balance demands and resources to tame stress monster

With year-end hitting many organisations during the last month, stress levels have been at a high level. Research has shown…

Combine your talent with your passion
Combine your talent with your passion

As a specialist in careers and personal development, I regularly come across people who are financially…

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Employment

Air NZ to pay costs in overpayment case
Air NZ to pay costs in overpayment case

Air New Zealand has been ordered to pay more than $13,000 in legal costs to an employee who was overpaid $70,000.

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