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SFO launch new Blue Chip probe
The Serious Fraud Office is probing a Blue Chip franchise in the South Island.
Bryers' ban 'far too short'
If they had their way, authorities say they'd ban disgraced Blue Chip boss Mark Bryers for ten, not five years.
Joyce widens broadband tender scope
Bidders for the government's $1.5b ultra-fast broadband fund will now be invited to supply plans for "lit" fibre.
RWC business club aims to tap well-heeled sport tourists
A match-making business club for RWC tourists plans to help New Zealand companies make contact with the influx of well-heeled fans.
Export wine focus turns to top table
A new Government-backed push into the US aims to build a super premium wine category for the billion-dollar export industry.
Mining submissions near 35,000
About 35,000 submissions have been received on the Government's mining proposals as today's deadline approaches at 5pm.
Bold SkyCity pitch to host conferences
SkyCity wants to build the country's first international convention centre opposite its casino in downtown Auckland.
One financial regulator to rule them all
NZ's rag-tag pack of financial market watchdogs will be replaced by a "super regulator" in a move to restore confidence after the finance company meltdown.
Chinese dairy farm bidder in court
May Wang, the public face of the Chinese-led bid to buy the Crafar dairy empire, appeared in court this morning.
<i>Bernard Hickey:</i> Should May Wang be allowed to buy NZ's dairy farms?
Kiwis concerned about NZ farms being sold to foreign investors have no one to blame but themselves, writes Bernard Hickey.
<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Our future as oil sheikhs of Pacific
If Govt projections over our petroleum sector bear fruit, NZ could be the oil sheikhs of the Pacific, writes Fran O'Sullivan.
<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> Green image not at stake in mining plans
Many people are ignoring the opportunity to discuss the Government's mining proposals rationally, says Fran O'Sullivan.