Fran O'Sullivan was today appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

Comment: A retail battle is set to erupt with the arrival of the Swedish competitor.

The executive, though, won two bigger parts of the fight.

Eric Watson says he doesn't have the assets to pay rival Sir Owen Glenn.

Mahana Estates is on the market for sale and was tipped into receivership in September.

The kiwifruit marketing body lifted profits by 38 per cent to $101.8 million in 2018.

Pacific nation's colonial legacy is still much in evidence.

Blair Cranston was expelled from Master Builders in December 2016.

Firm won House of the Year awards but came unstuck in 2016 after leaky build claims.

Hamish Fletcher flies aboard Aircalin's flight SB411 from Auckland to Noumea.

Mahana Winery was on the market but has asked its bank to appoint a receiver

Derek Handley has released text messages and emails with Jacinda Ardern and Clare Curran.

CTO bungle: Emails, texts between Derek Handley, Clare Curran and Jacinda Ardern revealed.

Glenn Schaeffer and two Vegas execs have been locked in a High Court dispute since 2015.

Hamish Fletcher avoids dangerous sea creatures and laps up the natural beauty of Bourail.

Food and drink packaging company is proposing to shift some manufacturing to Asia.

It doesn't appear Theo Spierings will get a golden handshake from the co-operative.

If ever there was a time to 'fake it until you make it' it's now, says ASB's Nick Tuffley.

It may only be August but many chief executives are getting to play Santa Claus.

A Christchurch firm has been wound up leaving more than 40 tradies in the lurch.

The 27-year-old pleaded guilty to accessing a computer for a dishonest purpose.

It is the second time that Stephen Foley has been declared bankrupt.

"Affordable" homes on the market under Kiwibuild would be out of reach for many - study.

The chain was sold to new owners, which now run a handful of stores.

The two Auckland woman had squared off in the High Court about an alleged $800k debt.

Fletcher Building announces a board shakeup

It beggars belief that the official data on this issue is so woefully out of date.

Matt Lauer in 2016 convinced officials he was a suitable owner of Hunter Valley Station.

Small businesses are struggling to find workers with the right skills, survey finds.

A 96-year-old man has lost a lawsuit against his son over $1.7m poured into share market.

A divorce fight in a Florida court has washed up in New Zealand.

High Court case emerges as Kiwi banks front up with information to regulators.

Giants like Facebook and Google are routinely vilified for abusing their vast power.

Super Fund's tram plan raises question of what else it can help pay for.

Michael Stiassny will not stand for re-election to the board.

Many retailers have struggled with the intense competition from online shopping.

A small army of lawyers descended on the High Court this morning.

The group has been under investigation by the FMA since last year.

The Christchurch-based entrepreneur has been given a reprieve by the High Court.

The company has been involved in two major crashes in the last three years.

Investors have been delivered a sharp reminder this morning.

The Mayor's taskforce has been set up to address the shortage of properties in Auckland.

Women make up only 18 per cent of senior management teams in New Zealand.

Peter Harris has withdrawn as New Zealand's entry to the EY Entrepreneur of the Year.

ASB says latest research also revealed investors were staying "extremely conservative".

Cameron reformed New Zealand's capital markets after the global financial crisis.

Benjamin Kiro faked his CV to get a job at the capital markets regulator.

Companies taking on projects to win revenue rather than chase profit, says industry boss

Hard-working New Zealanders may find it harder to get lending

Kang Huang was jailed for his role in a $50 million mortgage fraud case.

Jailed Auckland roading contractor kicked out of engineering body.

An Auckland property developer has admitted to his part in a $50m mortgage fraud case.

COMMENT: Yes, build more houses in my backyard!

The auction business has housed works by New Zealand art greats.

Shalendra Goundar was found guilty of misconduct in September.

The fee was not fair or reasonable, a Law Society committee said.

Biggest property deal in Auckland's central business district since 2010.

IRD was not as candid in its conduct of the case as might have been expected, judge says.

Melbourne-headquartered Mossgreen bought Webb's auction house in Parnell in 2015

Paymark says spending growth in Auckland, Wellington and Canterbury continued to slow.

Luxury car sales starting to flatten suggesting rest of vehicle market will too.

The boss of Mossgreen-Webb's says the Auckland auction house isn't affected.

More than two-thirds felt they would not have enough income to live comfortably.

Protest group seizes upon differences in estimates of how much ship visitors spend

Five Kiwis talk about the cryptocurrency phenomenon.

The a2 Milk Company's meteoric rise is one of the most spectacular ascents in many years.

Mike Pero Mortgages has been given the green light to pursue its namesake for $2.2m.

Eli Devoy was seeking to challenge her minimum period of imprisonment to the Supreme Court

The company outed the Justice Precinct and New Zealand International Convention Centre.

CBL boss Peter Harris is a reluctant 'entrepreneur', finds Hamish Fletcher.

Immigration slash will put New Zealand in trouble, business leader says.

Pay of NZ Super Fund chief Adrian Orr has created conflict with Government.

Consumer spending flattens as property uncertainty persists.

Insurance boss sacked after Kaikoura quake loses case against dismissal.

Strong economy is seen as a draw for home-buying immigrants.

Bank's efforts to support affected staff earn special recognition.

COMMENT: Workers haven't been this glum about the prospect of a pay bump since the GFC.

COMMENT: If you have a sense of déjà vu about Theo Spierings' pay - you'd be right.