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Construction industry most optimistic - outlook survey
Businesses remain in a buoyant mood, ANZ's monthly business outlook survey found.

Banker diverted $1m into own account
An Auckland banker faces a jail term after stealing nearly $1 million from his clients.

Kiwis more upbeat about big purchases
New Zealand consumers are more upbeat about buying big ticket items than they have been in five-and-a-half years.

Bank gives out forged notes
One of New Zealand's biggest banks has scrambled to assess its security systems after handing out hundreds of dollars in counterfeit money.

Stock Takes: Mad Butcher's listing details due soon
A prospectus for the Mad Butcher's back door listing is expected to be out next week...

ANZ sells eftpos business
ANZ New Zealand - the country's biggest bank - has sold its eftpos terminal leasing unit, EFTPOS New Zealand, for an undisclosed sum.

Banks unite in silence on giving client details to police
Banks have united to keep mum on how often they give customer details to police without a warrant.

Companies feel Xmas cheer
Businesses are more confident about their own outlook and the broader economy, ANZ's monthly survey has found.

Banks offer sweet deals
Banks are going into battle for new customers with free tablet computers, contributions to house painting and cash handouts all up for grabs.

Banks say NZ profits aren't that high
New Zealand's mostly Australian-owned banks are not as profitable as they appear, despite very strong earnings, the NZ Bankers Association says.