January retail spending was flat, driven up slightly by a rise in fuel prices, says Statistics NZ. Photo / Glenn Jeffrey.
Retail spending in January was flat but overall spending during the month was driven up by an increase in fuel prices, according to electronic spending data released today. The seasonally adjusted value of electronic card transactions in core retail, which excludes the motor vehicle-related industries… More
4:00AM Wednesday February 10, 2010
The For Sale sign is up again on the New Zealand arm of childcare business ABC Learning, after six months of negotiations with a potential local buyer came to nothing. The receivers of ABC have been… More
4:00AM Wednesday February 10, 2010
Toyota New Zealand says it will recall all of its third-generation Prius cars, released last year, to improve brake pedal "feel". Paul Carroll, general manager of after-sales for Toyota, said all 260… More
4:00AM Wednesday February 10, 2010
Members of the Tax Working Group support the Government's reaction - so far - to their recommendations. "They have clearly broadly accepted our framework for the future direction of the tax system… More
4:00AM Wednesday February 10, 2010
NEW YORK - A former Intel executive pleaded guilty yesterday to charges he fed confidential information about the computer-chip maker to wealthy hedge fund manager Raj Rajaratnam, his old friend and central… More
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A Herald series asking New Zealanders how they think we can catch up with Australia. More
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