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Agriculture the most promising market for drones
Agriculture the most promising market for drones

Idaho farmer Robert Blair isn't waiting around for federal aviation officials to work out rules for drones. He and a friend…

'Dutch disease' drives losses

The festering symptoms of "Dutch disease" have burst into a rash of losses across the Australian and New Zealand economies…

Chorus funding to be improved

Chorus could cut its funding shortfall for the ultra-fast broadband project from $1 billion to $200-250 million.

Biz leader of 2013: Air NZ boss

Air NZ chief exec Christopher Luxon has carved out a big reputation for foot-on-the-throat attention to the bottom line.

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Small Business: App creators - Bill Wallace Small Business: App creators - Bill Wallace

Bill Wallace, co-owner of Wallace Cotton, a homewares…

GST for online sales? My response GST for online sales? My response

Accountant Steve Waite reacts to the criticism from…

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Mussel farmer goes from winner to loser
Mussel farmer goes from winner to loser

One of New Zealand's biggest mussel farming companies, named Food and Beverage Exporter of the Year by industry group ExportNZ…

Brian Gaynor: Next year an economic cracker
Brian Gaynor: Next year an economic cracker

Next year should be a cracker as far as the New Zealand economy is concerned. There are strong indications that it will…

BurgerFuel stays out of price war
BurgerFuel stays out of price war

BurgerFuel says its brand has proven resilient to a price war between major multi-national competitors such as Burger King…

Mary Holm: Clear house and mind for fresh start
Mary Holm: Clear house and mind for fresh start

Quitting non-essentials and being open to opportunities can help you back on your feet after a financial setback, says Mary…

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Spend less this Christmas
Spend less this Christmas

12 ways to stop going over the top at Christmas.

Manufacturing outlook upbeat

A barometer of manufacturing activity continues to point to fair weather for the sector, despite a rising exchange rate…

Consumer confidence in festive mood

Consumers are in a buoyant mood, auguring well for retailers' festive season takings. The ANZ Roy Morgan consumer confidence…

Workers deserve to get a break

Refreshed and full of stories about what they did over the summer holiday, employers and employees able to take a break…

video Europe's first Bitcoin ATM
Europe's first Bitcoin ATM

A Swedish company has launched what it claims is Europe's first Bitcoin ATM. The machine allows people…

Alliance elects new blood to board

MIE, the group formed to try and improve the fragmented NZ meat sector, has gotten one of its candidates on the Alliance…

Consumer confidence swells

Consumer confidence nears a four-year high in the lead-up to the Christmas season, an all-important period for retailers…

Koha trademark battle settled

A Wellington IT company and a library trust has successfully opposed a US software firm from trademarking the name "Koha"…

Chorus shares rally, ACC ups stake

Shares in Chorus climbed 8 % in early trading after ACC lifted its holding and Milford Asset Management yesterday gave the…

Focus moves to retaining Toyota
Focus moves to retaining Toyota

The Australian Government will work with Toyota to ensure the automotive sector remains viable in the…

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