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Georgie Pie is back
New Zealand

Georgie Pie is back

The last of the pie chain's outlets closed in the late 1990s, however McDonald’s reintroduced the Kiwi classic in 2013. Video / Sarah Ivey

Georgie Pie from the 1980's
New Zealand

Georgie Pie from the 1980's

Watch this old television Advert for "Georgie Pie". Starting early next month, McDonald's will begin selling a single Georgie Pie product at 11 of its restaurants in Auckland and Waikato. And New Zealand's biggest fast food operator isn't ruling out a return of standalone Georgie Pie stores.

Investing in shares - Beginner's guide Part 3
Business

Investing in shares - Beginner's guide Part 3

Today we launch part three of our latest video series, a beginner's guide to investing in shares. How do I choose which companies to invest in? What does it mean to have a diversified portfolio? And who looks after my shares?

Bill English: Govt on track for 2015 surplus
Business

Bill English: Govt on track for 2015 surplus

The Government remains on track to return to surplus by 2014/15 but its current "firm" control on spending will continue beyond that date, Finance Minister Bill English said in a pre-Budget speech this afternoon.

Tiwai Point: Tim Shadbolt reacts
New Zealand

Tiwai Point: Tim Shadbolt reacts

Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt talks to Cue TV about Tiwai Point. Prime Minister John Key says the Government will offer no more than the short-term subsidy offered last week to keep the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter open. Rio Tinto - which owns just on 80 percent of the 41 year-old smelter, rejected a short term subsidy offer over Easter weekend, saying it needed a long term deal and was returning to talks with its supplier, Meridian Energy.

John Key: Tiwai Point, Jesse Ryder and drought
New Zealand

John Key: Tiwai Point, Jesse Ryder and drought

Prime Minister John Key comments on discussions with Tiwai Point aluminium smelter's ultimate owners Rio Tinto and a bid to broker a deal, the attack on Black Cap Jesse Ryder, relief for the drought stricken farmers; and finally the 'golden handshake' for Solid Energy's Don Elder.

Novopay: 'No quick fix' says Joyce
New Zealand

Novopay: 'No quick fix' says Joyce

Mr Joyce also gave an update on progress with the Government's remediation plan to address issues with the school payroll system. A new dedicated Education Sector Payroll Services business unit to be established in the Education Ministry to co-ordinate the Remediation Plan.

Hawaiian Airlines says 'aloha' to Auckland
Business

Hawaiian Airlines says 'aloha' to Auckland

Hawaiian Airlines will start flying non-stop between Auckland and Hawaii. It will be the only United States airline to fly to New Zealand. The flights will provide significant new holiday options for Kiwis, increasing opportunities to fly to Honolulu and providing same carrier connections to the neighbour islands of Maui, Kauai and Hawaii Island, and services to 11 destinations on the US mainland, including Los Angeles, Las Vegas and New York.

Solid Energy: John Palmer challenges PM
New Zealand

Solid Energy: John Palmer challenges PM

Former Solid Energy chairman John Palmer has told MPs he opposed the Government's 2009 direction that the state owned coal miner take on more debt and has challenged Prime Minister John Key's comments that the company sought $1 billion from the Government to fund ambitious investment plans.

Solid Energy: Don Elder 'I'm sorry'
New Zealand

Solid Energy: Don Elder 'I'm sorry'

Mr Palmer and former Solid Energy chief executive Don Elder made their highly anticipated appearance before Parliament's commerce committee this afternoon to answer questions about what led to the company's near collapse under $389 million in debt. Dr Elder told the packed committee room that the company's recent problems were down to a "perfect storm" of unprecedented coal price falls last year and the strong Kiwi dollar. He said it wasn't just New Zealand coal companies that were feeling the brunt of a drop in the price of coal, but US companies were also in serious trouble. He said the situation with Solid Energy needed to be looked at within an international context. Dr Elder offered an apology to workers on the West Coast who lost their jobs.

Watch: Reserve Bank leaves OCR on hold
New Zealand

Watch: Reserve Bank leaves OCR on hold

Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler has announced there will be no change to the Official Cash Rate, which sits at a record low 2.5pc. The financial markets saw no chance the Reserve Bank would raise the official cash rate today so their focus will be on how the accompanying monetary policy statement describes the balance of risks going forward. The kiwi dollar dropped on the news.

Key, English on Mighty River sale
New Zealand|Politics

Key, English on Mighty River sale

Prime Minister John Key and Finance Minister Bill English on the sale of Mighty River Power shares to would-be investors. PM John Key said the Government is intending to keep its promises about ensuring a high level of New Zealand ownership.

Raw: Key distances Govt from Telecom cuts
Business

Raw: Key distances Govt from Telecom cuts

The Prime Minister distanced himself from news that Telecom will slash hundreds of jobs as it seeks to reduce costs across its business. "Telecom is going through it's own set of issues," he said. A decision to cut jobs by the telecommunication giant's new chief executive was "not really an issue in any way related to the Government," Mr Key said.

Raw: John Key comments on Solid Energy
Business

Raw: John Key comments on Solid Energy

Prime Minister John Key has denied that the Solid Energy crisis and Telecom job cuts are a black mark against the Government's handling of the economy. A Government bailout of state-owned enterprise Solid Energy appears likely as Mr Key today described the situation as "extremely serious" and one that the Government will have to get involved in.

What John Key did say about TVNZ land
New Zealand

What John Key did say about TVNZ land

Prime Minister John Key was questioned in Parliament Wednesday about SkyCity hatching a land deal with TVNZ to make room for the larger convention centre he wanted. NZ First leader Winston Peters had called it a "secret side deal".

KiwiSaver Series Part Three
Business

KiwiSaver Series Part Three

Nearly half of all New Zealanders are now paying into KiwiSaver but many people are still wondering what is actually happening to the money they put in. Join us for Part Three in our beginner's guide to KiwiSaver. Five years since it kicked off, KiwiSaver is still a mystery to many New Zealanders and we decided to provide a simple guide which covers the nuts and bolts. Experts Mary Holm and Chris Douglas tackle all the basic questions in a way which is easy to understand and jargon-free.

KiwiSaver Series Part Four
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KiwiSaver Series Part Four

With nearly two million members and $12.8 billion invested in KiwiSaver, nzherald.co.nz is launching a four-part video series about the retirement savings scheme. Join us for Part Four in our beginners guide to KiwiSaver.

KiwiSaver Series Part Two
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KiwiSaver Series Part Two

Nearly half of all New Zealanders are now paying into KiwiSaver but many people are still wondering what it's all about and what is actually happening to the money they are putting in. Today, we're releasing the second video in our four-part series about KiwiSaver, with experts Mary Holm and Chris Douglas tackling the questions.

KiwiSaver Series Part One
Business

KiwiSaver Series Part One

With nearly two million members and $12.8 billion invested in KiwiSaver, nzherald.co.nz is launching a four-part video series about the retirement savings scheme. Five years since it kicked off, KiwiSaver is still a mystery to many New Zealanders and we decided to provide a simple guide which covers the nuts and bolts. Experts Mary Holm and Chris Douglas tackle all the basic questions in a way which is easy to understand and jargon-free.

Telecom change 'roaming' charges
Business

Telecom change 'roaming' charges

Telecom has announced flat-rate data plans for its customers travelling overseas and says the move will save some users almost 90 per cent. The company will charge $6 a day for customers on post-paid plans using data across the Tasman, though says it will review this in 2013. Video supplied by Telecom.

Time lapse: ASB Building reflector installed
Business

Time lapse: ASB Building reflector installed

The ASB Building on Jellicoe Street is already turning heads on the waterfront and this week a large reflector device in the shape of a sail was installed on the top of it. The reflector is to act as an important part of the buildings ventilation and lighting system and was designed using cutting-edge yacht design technology. It is an integrated part of the massive funnel installed in May 2012 that forms part of the passive ventilation and natural lighting system under the main vent on the top of the building. Credit McCabe photography

 Enterprise Precinct and Innovation Campus (EPIC) opens
Business

Enterprise Precinct and Innovation Campus (EPIC) opens

New Zealand's community of hi-tech entrepreneurs. The Sanctuary building, has opened. It is the first stage of an ambitious project to create a world class centre for innovation-based companies in Canterbury. It's called the Enterprise Precinct and Innovation Campus (EPIC).