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Almost 70 per cent of SMEs have no plan in place for if a cyber attack was to happen.
Harcourts boss: Former agent will be paid
Group chief executive offers assurance payment will be made once settlement is finalised.
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Real estate authority lays charges against three people after $8.5m shortfall
The charges have been laid before the Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal.
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Zambesi caught up in 'NZ made' saga
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Super Fund wants aboard $6b tram plan
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Three more complaints lodged against World
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World's 'Made in NZ' label sparks Com Com complaints
The Commerce Commission has so far received five complaints against clothing brand World.
Auckland units demolished for $3.4b rail project
A 21-year-old Auckland apartment block is being demolished for the rail link
Mecca to take over former Auckland Topshop site
Makeup retailer will move into former Topshop Auckland site and open large concept store.
NZ's best boss! All 45 staff head to Vegas
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Ex-Harcourts agent awaiting payment 18 months after Rose Garden sale
Agent wants money, developer says funds coming
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Foreign investment 'strong as ever': expert
Foreign investment numbers plummet, expert says no change to sector.
Rose Gardens buyers complain, developers hit back
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Ex-cop's property multimillion dollar empire
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Kiwi cereal maker signs $4.5m deal with Alibaba
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Apartment buyers warned of 13 Auckland towers with cladding cores like Grenfell
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Former worker seeks $22k from Crane Brothers founder
The founder of suit company Crane Brothers is being pursued by a former employee.
Esprit to shut doors in NZ and Aussie
US fashion retailer Esprit is closing its New Zealand and Australian stores.
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Dutch gym franchise to launch in NZ
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Mason Clinic by biggest KiwiBuild project: Collins
Opposition spokesperson Judith Collins says there needs to be full disclosure to buyers.