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French connection charms

Cruise ship Quake damage at Lyttelton has redirected about 80 cruise ships to Akaroa this summer. Although not exactly an ideal port, it has kept valuable tourists coming into Canterbury.

Shooting the clouds

Cloud computing William Mace investigates what the closure of Megaupload.com means for those working in the cloud.

Crafar buyer eyes more Kiwi land

Crafar The Chinese investor behind a successful bid for the Crafar farms has another purchase already lined up.

Bollard's job could be up for grabs

Alan Bollard Alan Bollard is expected to step down later this year, with reports that an announcement is imminent.

Les Mills an international success

Les Mills International Fitness chain Les Mills International lives up to its tagline that the company is "for a fitter planet", transforming people's fitness worldwide.

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Euro 0.623
British Pound 0.524
Hong Kong Dollar 6.389
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Singapore Dollar 1.032
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A mega business model

William Mace investigates what the closure of Megaupload.com means for those operating in ''The Cloud.''

Cantabrians in drive for insurance

Southern Cross Health Society says while the rest of New Zealand's health insurance market is "reasonably flat", good growth is occurring in Christchurch.

Entrepreneurs take on cruise tourists

French connection charms

Rebuild, expansion a boost for Smiths City

smiths city Retailer Smiths City says it expects its increased presence in Wellington and the rebuild of Christchurch to create both short and long-term profit opportunities, although it expects the wider market to stay subdued.

Few want to stay in Parklands

Nearly nine out of 10 Parklands residents want to leave the earthquake-battered suburb, a lobby group says.

Ruling a year in the making

Museum to cater for new business

Supermarket pledges rebuilding

The last supermarket in Christchurch not reopened or demolished should be rebuilt by Christmas.

Japan nuclear operator seeks bailout

tepco The owner of Japan's stricken nuclear reactor, Tokyo Electric Power Co, will agree to be taken over by the government in a near-US$13 billion bailout, sources say.

US Fed extends low-rate vow

The US central bank announced interest rates would remain near zero until late 2014 as the US battles high unemployment and weak growth.

Obama defiant in speech

More cracks in A380 wing part

London's sharp new tower

Commuters can't help but crane their necks to gaze London's jagged tower.

Unexpected trade surplus

New Zealand freight Record dairy production led to New Zealand running an unexpected trade surplus at the end of 2011, a sign of continued overseas demand, despite fears of a meltdown in key markets.

Crafar farms sale approved

PM says the successful bid for the Crafar farms "well and truly exceeded'' all the conditions.

Sauvignon blanc crop down

Federated Farmers joins milk row

Succulent sheep from salty winds

Only the plumpest lambs from South Wairarapa's Pirinoa Station are hand-picked for Wellington restaurants.

Shares end week up

Family trusts New Zealand stocks continued their rise today, with a turnaround in the fortunes of Fletcher Building indicating investors were finding favour in cyclical stocks.

Bollard's job could be up for grabs

Alan Bollard is expected to step down later this year, with reports that an announcement is imminent.

Dollar buoyant despite speech

Dollar up as US weakens

New Zealand stocks set for dip

Shares are likely to track Wall Street lower today after US investors appeared to be taking a breather from a risk-on mode sparked by the Federal Reserve keeping rates on hold.

Banks cut interest rates

Percent Banks have started slashing interest rates after the Reserve Bank left its official rate at its record low level.

Antiques now in country home

Being a former farmer, Mike Kerr is better prepared for the wrath of the earth than are most antiques dealers.

Glitch blamed for Bridgecorp losses

Hint rate more long term

KiwiSaver back in the money

KiwiSavers with most of their money in shares and property had a happier quarter.