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Juha Saarinen: Tesla a drive into the future
A nationwide series of charging stations for electric vehicles such as the Tesla Model S would boost their acceptability and popularity, writes Juha Saarinen.

Insider probe may have derailed A2 takeover
An insider trading inquiry into A2 Milk Co suitor, Dean Foods, is understood to have scuppered its takeover attempt.

Kathmandu's Mark Todd resigns
Todd is the chief operating officer and finance director of Kathmandu - which is the subject of a hostile takeover.

Fonterra's Black Friday
Dairy giant yesterday revealed its latest payout forecast, dealing a blow to individual farmers, and the wider economy.

Jobs on the line at Ports of Auckland
More than 50 jobs could be cut at Ports of Auckland if a proposal to partially automate straddle operations is approved.

Duke hits back at Kathmandu takeover rejection
Briscoe Group managing director Rod Duke defends his failed Kathmandu takeover offer saying it "fully reflects the value".

Kathmandu 'high on rhetoric' - Duke
Kathmandu today rejected a takeover offer from Briscoe's Rod Duke.

Local stock index pushes higher
New Zealand shares rose. Heartland New Zealand advanced after the bank affirmed its profit guidance.

Tech developer eyes US listing
IkeGPS is mulling a US listing but is first looking for a cornerstone shareholder from its major market.

Cash-strapped council reviews key assets
The Super City has earned $391 million from shares in Auckland Airport and Ports of Auckland, which could be sold by the cash-strapped council.

Briscoe ready to go on takeover
Briscoe Group's takeover push for outdoor equipment and clothing retailer Kathmandu is gaining momentum.

Auckland Council to review financing sources
The sale of shares in Auckland Airport and Ports of Auckland will be included in a wide-ranging review of new financing sources for Auckland Council.

Market hungry for Council's stakes
Auckland Council's shares in the city's international airport and port facilities would be eagerly snapped up, say market players.

Council shares up for debate
The sale of Auckland Council shares in Auckland Airport and Ports of Auckland looks set to be debated by councillors tomorrow.

Alternative milk suppliers' optimistic outlook
UPDATED: A2 milk is forecasting earning to triple in 2016 with sales expected to rise faster than forecast.

Case to send Dotcom's devices to US continues
The case is playing out in the Court of Appeal with the Crown arguing for the release of cloned devices and passwords.

Beingmate shares in trading halt
The Chinese dairy firm partially owned by Fonterra has been suspended from trading amid the Chinese stock market turmoil.

New Mega constitution paves way for listing
The company filed a new constitution which added specific provisions for listing on the NZX.

Beingmate shares plunge below Fonterra buy price
Shares in Beingmate - the Chinese company which is 18.8pc owned by Fonterra - have halved in value over the past three weeks.

Does the referendum question make sense?
It's a tricky enough situation already, buried under financial jargon with regular breaking developments. And now it's even more confusing.

Why Europe is waking up to a nightmare
Capital controls are on the way, with all the disruptions to everyday economic activity that they entail - and Greek banks will stay closed for a week.

Shearer: milk cost 'creamed'
MP says cost to Kiwis unacceptable as Fonterra, supermarkets point finger at one another.

Scary start for boutique fund manager
Surviving the global financial crisis opened up buying opportunities for Pie Funds founder Mike Taylor.

Christopher Adams: Shift to e-commerce hits firms in China
One fact is often overlooked amid all the hype about business opportunities in China.

New turn on rollercoaster ride for NZX indices
Monday was an important day for the NZX because it passed all responsibilities for the maintenance, calculation and dissemination of its indices to S&P Dow Jones Indices.