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Councils in growth areas given green light to borrow more

New pathway created for councils to lift debt caps.

Europe's richest family to complete football club takeover 'in coming days'

Scion says the club 'will belong to my family' despite Red Bull also taking a stake.

What can you buy for $1?

The New Zealand $1 coin has halved in value since it was introduced in 1991.

One Kiwisaver scheme returns more than 100% in a year

Morningstar's most recent survey of KiwiSaver shows the highest-performing fund.

Health NZ costs for contractors and consultants soar by $80m over past year

Labour MP says healthcare quality suffering due to rising contractor costs and staff cuts.

Opinion: Trump v Fed - a showdown ahead as interest rate cuts continue

OPINION: US inflation stabilises, but Trump's policies may complicate Fed's strategy.

'Racing machine on the wrist': Scammer claims he was blackmailed over $200k watch

The scammer says UK criminals threatened his family and made him take flight to NZ

'This is a woman who lies:' Fake landlord scams desperate family before Christmas

Judge: 'How can you take that money and deceive people who are so desperate?'

Markets with Madison: Nuclear fusion

Billions of dollars has been invested into efforts to solve nuclear fusion. How this start-up's breakthrough could make endless energy a reality. Video / Mark Mitchell

Opinion: Why 10-year horizons make shares more predictable

Shares are more predictable long-term; 97% of 10yr returns are positive writes Mark Lister

Sir Peter Jackson bowls $2.5m house; new documents reveal plans

The billionaire film director owns 12 properties on the street.

'Return the stolen money': Elite private school refused to refund scam victim's 'tainted' $50K

Victim believes the school has a moral duty not to keep money from an alleged criminal.

'Chronically underfunded': DoC asks public to pay to save critically endangered species

DoC has enlisted the help of a fundraising organisation to back some critical projects.

Auckland principal got school funds for massages, clothes

David Wallis' behaviour amounted to 'serious misconduct', tribunal rules.

Tears in court as woman avoids jail for stealing $300k from boss

The judge said Sally Robertson began gambling due to the 'severe strain' she was under.

Jones Lang LaSalle fined $5000 for trust account audit breach

Breaches occurred inadvertently due to a miscommunication and a change, JLL says.

Counterfeit cash, ammunition seized in Te Kauwhata

Police ask retailers to boost their banknote security knowledge ahead of Christmas.

Markets with Madison: Trump trades

Markets were pricing a Donald Trump comeback – here's what could be primed for more growth under his presidency. Video / Alyse Wright