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Mighty River's $50m share buyback
The newly floated state owned power company Mighty River has announced a $50m share buyback plan - less than six months after it was partially privatised.

NZ growth tipped among strongest
New Zealand will rank among the strongest-growing of the advanced economies this year and next year.

Prepare $200k nest egg - govt report
New Zealanders will need as much as $200,000 in savings to augment NZ Super payments and provide a comfortable old age.

A $20 billion host for our $50m man
As far as dictators go, the Sultan of Brunei is said to be a nice one. "A nice man" is how PM John Key said of his host ahead of arriving in Brunei for the East Asia Summit.

Bread man uses his loaf to beat crate conundrum
In his past life as a supply chain manager, entrepreneur Steve Haythorne would send 30,000 loaves of bread from Auckland to Whangarei each night.

US debt crisis: Obama urges new vote
US President Barack Obama says he's willing to negotiate with Republicans on their priorities, but not under the threat of "economic chaos.''

Retirement age lift would be 'fairer'
A new report suggests raising the age of eligibility for NZ Super would make retirement income policies fairer between generations.

Anti-Bunnings protest outside hearing
Protestors carrying signs saying 'Bugger Off Bunnings' have picketed Auckland Council this morning as a hearing on setting up a Grey Lynn branch continues.

$50m property loan scheme in court
A bankrupt property developer allegedly used fronts and false information to borrow more than he otherwise could have as part of a $50 million loan scheme, a court has heard.

TV stars join anti-Bunnings fight
Actress Tandi Wright and Seven Sharp presenter Jesse Mulligan want to stop the Bunnings Warehouse Grey Lynn.

Software firm takes on export barriers
World Wide Access founder Paul Grey has overseen the creation of a software system that links shoppers on popular online e-commerce sites with local brands.

McD's aims to make degree of difference
Working at McDonald's will gain credits towards a university degree in a deal between the fast-food giant and Massey University.

NZ plans for UK elderly village
A New Zealand-controlled retirement village business is expanding its British investments, building a new 115 million London project.

Boeing clients revel in design dreamland
The Dreamliner Gallery - where airline execs go shopping...

Trans Pacific nations set deadline
Prime Minister John Key is signalling it is crunch time for the Trans Pacific Partnership talks and countries need to decide if they are in or out.

No reply as Abano tells Hutson to name price
A call by Abano Healthcare for former director Peter Hutson to come up with a price for his half of their jointly owned audiology business has failed to illicit a public response.

$50m fraud case in court
A bankrupt property developer allegedly used fronts and gave false information as part of a $50 million loan scheme, a court has heard.

Lotto, yachts, weather affect spending
Bad weather, the America's Cup and Lotto are the likely causes of a sharp slowdown in card spending late last month.