Top business stories from nzherald.co.nz for Thu, Mar 19:
AIG chief says some have started paying back bonuses
WASHINGTON - Under intense grilling from lawmakers, the head of American International Group said some executives have voluntarily begun returning all or part of bonuses that have outraged American taxpayers who spent billions bailing out the troubled insurance giant.
Big jump in NZ renewable energy generation
New geothermal plants, more windfarms and normal hydro lake levels have seen a big jump in renewable electricity generation, Energy Minister Gerry Brownlee said today.
US Fed to inject a trillion dollars into economy
WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve has announced that it will inject about $US1 trillion into America's economy in a bold effort to help the battered housing market and lift the US out of recession.
Crocs in trouble as recession bites
NIWOT, Colorado - The auditor of Crocs Inc. says it has "substantial doubt" about the shoe company's ability to stay in business amid falling revenue.