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Refit for country's oldest gasfield Operators seek to extend Kapuni's life
One of the biggest drilling rigs seen in New Zealand has arrived in Taranaki, and will soon begin a drilling campaign aimed at extending the life of the country's oldest gasfield.More jobs as new stores loom
JOHN ANTHONY - © Fairfax NZ News
Fifty jobs will be created in Taranaki this year as home- improvement retailer Bunnings boosts its presence in the region.
Best farm land 'already sold off'
© Fairfax NZ News
The amount of productive farmland being taken out of Kiwi hands each year has dropped off sharply in the past decade, newly released figures show.
Hanover sellers due write-offs
© Fairfax NZ News
Hanover investors who sold their shares immediately after a debt- for-equity swap with Allied Farmers are likely to get tax write- offs, Inland Revenue is to announce today.
Higher house price concern as buyer confidence slips
© Fairfax NZ News
A growing number of people believe house prices will rise, according to the ASB's quarterly survey of housing confidence.
Indices
| VALUE | MOVEMENT | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZX50 | 3,330.330 |  |
-9.691 | -0.29% |
| ASX200 | 4,285.140 |  |
39.800 | 0.90% |
| DOW | 12,801.230 | |
0.000 | 0.00% |
| NASDAQ | 2,931.390 | |
27.500 | 1.00% |
| FTSE | 5,905.700 | |
53.300 | 0.90% |
| NIKKEI | 8,999.180 | |
52.000 | 0.60% |
| H-SENG | 20,887.400 | |
103.500 | 0.50% |
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Currencies
| RATE | |
|---|---|
| Australian Dollar | 0.777 |
| Euro | 0.631 |
| British Pound | 0.528 |
| Hong Kong Dollar | 6.438 |
| Japanese Yen | 64.740 |
| Singapore Dollar | 1.050 |
| US Dollar | 0.830 |
| Price as at 8:50 pm, 14 Feb | |
Food prices flat
Food prices held steady in January and were up just 1 per cent on the same month last year.
Kirks gears up for online future
Wellington's Kirkcaldie & Stains has enjoyed an increase in sales and is preparing up to move online by the end of the year.
Real estate agent fined, suspended
Fund manager favours shares
Maori back in business
Maori entrepreneurship in Taranaki is alive and kicking.
Monthly checks key to health
I am often surprised with new clients at how little they know about their business.
Talking about young people's working lives
Opinion: Business view
Future in good hands
Not enough young people are being sufficiently trained to replace his generation.
Children lured for sex, court told
New Plymouth Mayor springs to skater's rescue
Size of stadium complex set to double
'Urewera four' ringleaders of revolutionary group - Crown
Guilty plea over lethal injection
Valentines Day special ceremony for couples
Security upgrade for park and Bowl
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