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Port of Tauranga planning for further growth
Port of Tauranga is budgeting on handling more than 1.2 million containers.

How the GFC led to a billion-dollar idea
When global markets went into free fall 10 years ago, one man saw an opportunity.

Auckland's new $91m infrastructure plan
The Government has pioneered a new infrastructure funding model at Auckland subdivision.

Reserve Bank mulls easing tough 20 pct deposit rule
November 28 could be D-day for home hunters.

Spark's ongoing Xtra Mail issues frustrate business owners
Spark's email service provider Xtra Mail is still blocking emails.

10 questions with restaurateur and co-owner of Burger Burger
The woman behind the Burger Burger talks about living her lifelong dream.

Get Sorted: Is this for real, or a scam?
Human nature often just does not want to accept that we can be a target or a victim.

Hope for Waiwera? Australasian giant eyes park
The hot pool giant is eager to start discussions with the owners.

Watch: Take a walk through the $1b Britomart development
Construction work underway on first hotel for Britomart, $1b downtown Auckland hub.

Alibaba smashes Singles' Day sales record as shoppers spend $45.7b
Singles' Day is now considered the biggest international shopping day of the year.

Developers decry 'up to 500 pct' rise in Auckland Council fees
Developers say the increases could make some projects untenable.

House price growth slumps, becoming a 'buyers' market'
House price growth may have peaked across much of the country.

Wind-up of CBLI now looks inevitable
Opposition to application to liquidate is understood to have been withdrawn.

Small Business: Bagel chain opening stores in tight spaces
Greg Cornes loves the hospitality sector and is spreading out his bagel business.

Everything you need to know about Lime scooters
Can you actually ride them on the sidewalk? Are they available during the winter?

Supermarket ad banned for being 'too political'
The short animation highlights the impact deforestation for palm oil has on orangutans.

Amazon has a rival in Japan and its stock is soaring
Japan's retail market is potentially an exciting market for automated checkouts.

MoneyGram fined $125 million for failing to crack down on fraudulent money transfers
The money exchange has agreed to pay the penalty.

Big read: The meat replacement no one knows what to call
Battle lines blur lab-grown substitutes as Big Meat invests in the startups making them.

Trillion-dollar tech giants strike deal
Amazon has struck a deal with Apple to sell its latest products.

Don't expect quick end to US-China trade war - official warns
Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro said "trust issues" were a reason for lack of progress.

What makes New York attractive to tech industry
Apple and Amazon are reportedly eyeing major expansions in New York.

Market watchers are getting whiplash
If you want to see what whiplash feels like, you can just watch the stock market.

Curious case of the missing teaspoons
COMMENT: Do the teaspoons in office kitchens really disappear over time?

Why shopping solo can save you money
Consumer specialists have identified a ridiculously simple trick that will save you money.

Alibaba goes international to hit new singles' day record
Alibaba is looking beyond borders to turn Singles' Day into a global phenomenon.

Italian business sours on populist experiment
Influence of the Five Star movement has entrepreneurs ready to draw a line in the sand.

Workers trapped in the 'gig economy'
Academic says full-time gig economy workers unlikely to secure future employment.