Industries
Mainfreight profit up 35 pct

A poor quarterly performance didn't stop Mainfreight posting a record nine-month profit.
Hiring stalls as Christchurch rebuild slow

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Local trades companies are awaiting signs rebuilding is under way so they can hit the "hire" button.
Miner hopes for hearing this year

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Bathurst Resources is hopeful that a key Environment Court hearing on plans to expand a coal project on the West Coast will take place in the third quarter of 2012.
CEO's share option queried

The Shareholders' Association wants an explanation from NZOG over a share option scheme which could see its new CEO become a top-15 shareholder.
Stocks down despite Greek news

New Zealand stocks slipped today, after news that leaders in Greece had committed to a strict austerity deal.
ANZ Bank to axe 1000 workers

ANZ says it will cut 1000 jobs in Australia, but claims cuts to front-line staff will be minimal.
'Mondayising' could cost $200m

The Department of Labour opposes "Mondayising" Waitangi and Anzac days because of an estimated $200 million drag on the economy, PM says.
Action launched over Feltex statement

The liquidators of failed carpet maker Feltex have launched proceedings against big four accountancy firm Ernst & Young (E&Y).
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ANZ, Westpac can bank on brand

ANZ Bank and Westpac own two of the most valuable banking brands in the world, according to a report released this month.
Freightways profit soars

Strong performance has seen express package and information management company Freightways' profit rise 16 per cent in the December half-year.
Bathurst court date possible today

Bathurst Resources is likely to have a date for an Environment Court hearing on the miner's plans to expand a coal project after a pre-hearing conference today.
Night milking for sleepy time

Specialised milk collected from cows at night is claimed to help people with sleep disorders.
SCF accused named

A Timaru lawyer and a retired accountant are revealed as two of the SCF five facing charges.
Kiwis land big Aussie contract

A Tauranga management rights boss is off to Australia to be a hands-on manager of his big new acquisition.
Twisted Hop back up and running

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The owners of Christchurch craft brewer The Twisted Hop hope to start making the first batch of beer from their new Sockburn brewery next week.
Holiday parks enjoy growth

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Holiday parks continue to enjoy a renaissance, as accommodation figures show more New Zealanders spent the Christmas season at a park last year.
Christmas contributes to flat figures

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Guest nights in the capital were almost flat in December, as its accommodation sector experienced a lull in domestic traffic over Christmas.
EU courts Kiwis for science grants

Send us your scientists and they will enrich New Zealand on their return, a visiting European science leader has urged.
Employee awarded $21,000

Christchurch Casino has to pay a former employee more than $21,000 in lost wages and damages after it restructured her department while she was on parental leave.
Shareholders query CEO's share option
Mainfreight profit boosted by purchase
NZ dollar bounces on Greek deal
Greek deal fans risk asset buying
Valentines may blanch at price of red roses
Cautious investors still favour term deposits
Love looms large for Valentine's
Nats to discuss Monday-ising holidays
South Canterbury Finance five ready to fight
Fraudster accountant loses dispute
Quake hotel goods for sale in Invercargill
Delays with insurance frustrate port company
Son watches dad die in boat tragedy
One dead after SH1 crash near Wellington
Caring for these kids a job for life
Mum cops $200 fine for truant daughter
Woman critically injured in hit and run
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Dotcom accused van der Kolk 'flabbergasted'
Lawyer Barry Hart faces misconduct charges
Virtual jobs to replace public servants
Your top 10 cheesy pickup lines
Paul Henry's disjointed return to TV
Ethnic rights advice stuns communities
What should the MMP threshold be?
Warning hearing has power to kill Transmission Gully
NZ, mate, you might have a drinking problem
Dangers of the New Zealand road
