Mighty River Power's $50 million share buyback is more about the company's strong balance sheet than politics, says chair Joan Withers.

ANZ's Truckometer indicator is pointing to an economy with a lot of momentum.

Qantas is rolling out a near life-size replica of Mars rover Curiosity around New Zealand to promote its frequent flyer programme.

Kindercare and the St James Kindergarten are opposing Bunnings Warehouse Grey Lynn, raising safety and health threats to children.

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.

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

New Zealanders will need as much as $200,000 in savings to augment NZ Super payments and provide a comfortable old age.

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.

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.

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

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

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