Does New Zealand have too many meatworks?
Listing likely for tissue repair company
5:00am
An Auckland company that makes human tissue repair products using animal organs is "highly likely" to list on the sharemarket to fuel growth.
Duopoly dangers flagged
5:00am
The mobile market will slip back into duopoly within two or three years, unless regulatory policy changes, 2degrees co-founder Tex Edwards says.
Low inflation set to hold cash rate
5:00am Low food prices over winter may see annual inflation down to almost 1 per cent in figures due out this week.
'Can do' spirit wins through
5:00am
Doug Lawry is the essence of Kenny Beverages: your classic ‘can-do' New Zealander chipping out a business from his own hands.
New retirement village plan for city
5:00am
A $55 million retirement village has been announced for New Plymouth.
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-0.050 | -5.56% |
| SPN | 3.800 | ![]() |
-0.200 | -5.00% |
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| Euro | 0.622 |
| British Pound | 0.493 |
| Hong Kong Dollar | 6.153 |
| Japanese Yen | 84.780 |
| Singapore Dollar | 1.012 |
| US Dollar | 0.793 |
Price as at 8:10 pm, 18 Oct
Snapper helps the Irish, to be sure
Wellington's Snapper has secured a deal that lets travellers in Dublin use their smartphones to top up their local ‘Leap' card.
Stores forge ahead
Supermarket giant Foodstuffs South Island is progressing with plans for new store developments.
Listing likely for tissue repair company
Freightways boss is a survivor
Hands off the savings
I'm a university student who over two years has managed to save $4000. Here's how.
Low inflation set to hold cash rate
Low food prices over winter may see annual inflation down to almost 1 per cent in figures due out this week.
Better insured than sorry
Mobile charges at all-time low
Weighing the cost of Fido
Some dogs can chomp their way through $70 worth of special dog tucker a week.
'Can do' spirit wins through
Doug Lawry is the essence of Kenny Beverages: your classic ‘can-do' New Zealander chipping out a business from his own hands.
Time to crow about your business
Kiwis are not natural boasters, but businesses need to promote their achievements.
'Jealousy' blamed for closure
Transport app a 'welcome addition'
Cosmetics fill eco niche
Christchurch beauty products startup Sorbet finds being environmentally friendly has some drawbacks.
Sponsored links
China's inflation slows
China's inflation rate slowed more than expected to a near five-year low, adding to concerns about global growth.
Kmart caned for see-through togs
It defies logic: swimsuits that become transparent when used underwater.
China slams tuna fishing firm
Heavy losses on US markets
Virgin sinks claws into Tigerair
Virgin Australia's purchase may mean the budget carrier appears on flights crossing the Tasman.
Facebook drives Kiwi exports
Social media gurus are officially earning their keep, with exporters reporting sales increasingly driven online.
No.8 wire rules ok
According to the Chief Science Advisor to the PM, the Kiwi "No.8 wire" mentality has become an handbrake.
Investigation into pilot criticised
Options for Pink Batts workers
Solar giant goes live
The switch has been flicked on the country's biggest solar energy installation.
Big debts: bigger water bills
With Auckland's water utility flagging soaring debts, Chalkie reckons there's only one way prices can go.
SCF judgment a shock
If we were expecting a roar of retribution after the SCF fraud trial, we got a squeak instead.
Dirty Politics damages science
Ignoring the public trough
Small wonder we don't get risk
According to a survey published by the Financial Markets Authority last week, many of us are confused about risk.
Navy women rise through the ranks
Women now hold a commanding presence in the navy.
A mind-cleansing journey
No answers but former mayor is finding peace on 800km walk in thinking about son's accidental death.
Stories to tell young women
More women in NZ boardrooms
A daughter's legacy
Anti-domestic violence campaigner Lesley Elliott wins top prize at 2014 Women of Influence awards.
Shift to sales focus
Hawke's Bay organic orchardists Clare Buckner and Erin Simpson are looking to focus less on exporting and more on the local market.
Dairy giant's funding fix
Fonterra is developing an equity fund which could transform the dairy industry.
Lakeside living feels privileged
Red tape irks granny cheesemaker
Eco work must continue
Farmer says it would be a "cop out" to use lower dairy payout as an excuse for not continuing environmental duties.
Rising stars make Fast list
The starlets of the Deloitte Fast 50 programme are beginning to grow up.
US investors eye Kiwi firms
American venture capitalists with deep pockets and wide networks are increasingly resting their gaze on Aoteaora.
The reinvention of Motat
Results.com shoots for NXT
Kiwi virtual reality firm's big vision
Wellington virtual reality firm, 8i is vying to be part of the next big tech breakthrough.
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| RATE | |
| Australian Dollar | 0.907 |
| Euro | 0.622 |
| British Pound | 0.493 |
| Hong Kong Dollar | 6.153 |
| Japanese Yen | 84.780 |
| Singapore Dollar | 1.012 |
| US Dollar | 0.793 |
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