Commission reaches settlement deals with banks
The Commerce Commission says it has secured three more settlement agreements with banks, as it prepares to hand over responsibility for the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act.
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Dreamliners delayed, Air NZ focus on premium and punctuality
Dreamliners delayed, Air NZ focus on premium and punctuality
Air New Zealand is delaying the delivery of two Dreamliner aircraft, will improve its premium offering and aim to be more punctual, according to its long-awaited strategy reset.
From NZ Post to ACC: The changes coming on July 1
From NZ Post to ACC: The changes coming on July 1
A few changes are looming on July 1 that may affect some New Zealanders' household finances.
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Pacific Edge revenue drops
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Pacific Edge revenue drops
A Dunedin-based cancer diagnostics company says it is on the cusp of growth despite its annual revenue nearly halving after a crucial overseas funding decision.
Flight marks 75 years of international service
Flight marks 75 years of international service
An early morning flight leaving for Melbourne has marked 75 years of international departures at Christchurch Airport.
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Inland Port fast-track details laid out
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Inland Port fast-track details laid out
Water quality, impact on mana whenua and road noise will be top of the panel’s mind, as hearings for Port Otago’s Southern Link Inland Port project get under way.
Labour market 'heading in the right direction', economist says
Labour market 'heading in the right direction', economist says
New Zealand's labour market is "bumping along the bottom," one economists says, but it could have been worse than it is.
Most households see increase in power prices
Most households see increase in power prices
The group representing power companies says network costs and tight wholesale supply are among the drivers pushing up power prices.
Fears supermarket loyalty programmes could encourage higher prices
Fears supermarket loyalty programmes could encourage higher prices
Consumer NZ is raising the alarm over how data obtained from supermarket loyalty programmes could lead to higher prices for customers.
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Stadium generates $21m into local economy
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Stadium generates $21m into local economy
Christchurch’s new stadium has got away to a flying start after injecting $21 million into the local economy in the first 60 days.
Truckies told no to heavier loads
Truckies told no to heavier loads
The Transport Minister has told truck drivers he won't grant their wish to carry heavier loads, saying it would wreck roads and cost too much to fix.
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New ownership for craft brewery
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New ownership for craft brewery
Craft brewing crosswinds have failed to deter a business group from buying Christchurch’s Volstead craft beer bar and brewery.
Fuel prices 'heading in the right direction'
Fuel prices 'heading in the right direction'
Diesel prices have fallen below $2 a litre in some parts of the country, and some Wellington motorists buying 91 are paying less than $2.70.
First-home buyers scooping up properties
First-home buyers scooping up properties
First-home buyers are making the most of an absence of competition to snap up properties in a quiet market, new data shows.
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Bangers and smash: Mad Butcher building demolition to begin
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Bangers and smash: Mad Butcher building demolition to begin
Dunedin’s former Mad Butcher store will soon be reduced to rubble with a $10 million vehicle showroom complex to be built in its place.
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Agency owner banned from running a business
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Agency owner banned from running a business
The boss of a failed Canterbury employment service owing $2.8 million is among eight people banned by the Companies Office from managing or being a director of a company for four to 10 years.
Major staff cuts loom for Tiger Brokers after $100m fine
Major staff cuts loom for Tiger Brokers after $100m fine
New Zealand's largest online brokerage firm Tiger Brokers is planning to shed 30-40% of its staff after paying a fine of more than $100 million for illegal activities in China.
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Matter of time before H5N1 lands: virologist
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Matter of time before H5N1 lands: virologist
A deadly strain of bird flu found in Australia has stepped up concerns large-scale chicken deaths and egg shortages will follow its crossing into New Zealand.
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Life membership the ‘pinnacle’
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Life membership the ‘pinnacle’
When David Paterson began his career as a rural valuer, it was still done with pen and paper.
WasteCo board chair steps down after Te Anau workplace death
WasteCo board chair steps down after Te Anau workplace death
WasteCo Group director and chair Roger Gower says he will step down from the board on July 17 but will continue as interim chief executive until a replacement is found.