South Island tourism drives record NZ guest nights
New Zealand guest nights set a fourth straight annual record in November.
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Can NZ keep allowing private equity poaching?
Is it acceptable for so many companies to be snapped up by overseas private equity firms?
It's not just Ikea: The big international retailers touted for NZ
Aldi, Sephora, Uniqlo are a few international retailers tipped to open stores in NZ.
US government shutdown costs billions
The longest-ever government shutdown will cost more than $1.6b in lost economic output.
Fishy problem: Dunedin robotics company to bone salmon automatically
Age-old problem of removing fine bones from salmon is being sought by a Dunedin company.
NZ dollar rises; US govt resumption a monkey off market's back
The New Zealand dollar was trading near a two-week high this morning.
Foreign buyer ban hits house builders
Foreign-owned house builders apply to opt out of law change.
Synlait follows Fonterra with lower forecast farmgate payout
Synlait Milk has cut its forecast payout to farmers for the current season.
Does a strong January for share markets bode well for 2019?
Major share markets have sailed blithely immune to uncertainty.
Aussie family turns $10 note into $113m
People thought they were crazy for getting into this "dying" industry.
Kiwi software company taps into America
This start-up is equipping schools with software for a digital learning environment.
Family running business in NZ for 6 years faces deportation
Business owners fear they will have to sell up and leave NZ with family.
Mount beachfront develop site said to be one of a kind.
High-density-zoned beachfront land at the Mount looks primed for development
Auckland cafes are 'cheating' customers with gluten-free food
Many gluten-free cafes are selling items not suitable for coeliacs.
'Sacrilege, crass, stupid': Opponents slam Rangitoto zipline
Rangitoto zipline and gondola scheme gets mixed reaction.
Zipline and gondola being planned for Rangitoto Island
Even a ski chairlift has been suggested for the Hauraki Gulf island.
Want to recycle your plastic bags? Too bad
The country's processing plants having hit recycling capacity.
'Naked man in full view': Residents fume at life next to 9-level block
Life has changed markedly for these Takapuna residents.
Questions surface over Finest Food Products receivership
A creditor who says he is owed more than $60,000 suspects dodgy dealings at the company.
America's Cup syndicate hunts for rentals
The American Magic syndicate is looking for a place to stay.
A historic Auckland hotel was refurbished and had a glitzy opening late last year. It's now in receivership
The hotel was owned by the son of former All Black Joe Karam.
Creditor claims swell $10.5m in construction business collapse
New report out on ex-Hawkins business.
'Obscene': Why this NZ city now outstrips Auck, London for home affordability
The Bay of Plenty city outstrips London when it comes to property prices v incomes.
Small Business: Physio turns patients' problems into business
Business owner Sarah Mahoney discusses solving a common problem in her profession.
New retailer on the block: Ikea rival to open years before Swedish giant
Nido Living, another big-box furniture retailer, is coming to Auckland.
Kiwi education company goes under owing $350K fine
Auckland Academy of Learning is in liquidation.
Investor confidence in commercial property at two-year high - study
Nationally, retail property sentiment appears to be gaining positive momentum.
December house sales hit lowest level in 7 years: REINZ
REINZ has released December house sale data
Auckland fitness studios flock to Netflix-style gym subscription service
Retail commentators say Auckland is experiencing a boutique fitness boom.
Milk production running ahead of forecast - Fonterra
Fonterra says milk production is running ahead of forecast.
Michael Hill registers slight lift in Xmas sales
Michael Hill registered sales increases over November and December.