Rangiora, 25km from Christchurch, escaped unscathed from the Christchurch earthquakes but safety checks have now shut down some of its most important businesses.

The Warehouse Group has reported a fall in operating margins at its Red Sheds and cut its interim dividend. A one-time gain lifted net profit by 3.3 per cent.

Sub-$1m sector especially strong, writes Colin Taylor

Newmarket property dates back to the 1920s, writes Colin Taylor

Weak earnings show Australia has not such a lucky country for NZ firms lately