Pipeline work halted after sacred site protest
The council says it needs more direct discussion with iwi and mana whenua.
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Wellington cafe suffers ‘worst sales day ever’ as job cuts bite
Cafe owners say crunch worse than during Covid and making a profit is 'near impossible'.
Sotheby’s earnings plunge as art market catches a chill
Financial Times: Arch-rival Christie’s also suffering from slowdown in auctions.
Bremworth carpet maker to reinstate part of cyclone-hit Napier plant
'We are at the moment hand-picking parts of the factory to reinstate.'
Bruce Cotterill: Luxon’s tough talk to councils — no more magic money tree
OPINION: PM tells councils to focus on basics, not 'laundry list of distractions'.
Mary Holm: Hanging on for the share market ride
OPINION: Why it's not a good idea to flick in and out of shares.
Energy crisis: What will it take to fix the system?
What this month's power price spike says about NZ's electricity sector.
'Challenging': TVNZ posts $85m loss, seeks new ways to meet $30m cost gap
Broadcaster offers a glimmer of hope in its 2025 market outlook.
Beam e-scooters to be taken off Wellington streets
Wellington council has temporarily kicked e-scooter company Beam off the city's streets.
Market close: Fletcher leads NZX50 higher as it dodges product recall
It was an upbeat end to the week for the NZ sharemarket.
Silicon Valley’s elite rattled by prospect of tax on unrealised gains
Financial Times: The proposal faces long odds but alarms the ultra-wealthy nevertheless.
Home-building trend remains soft, new house consents fall 22%
High interest rates and increased costs drive softness in the new home consent data.
Exploding liability: Fletcher paying $168m for Perth pipe disaster
Iplex will pay 80%, Western Australian Government to pay 20% to help homeowner victims.
Are we at 'peak bad' for the economy?
Confidence is important - but a real recovery will need more, economist says.
ELE collapse: Deloitte repaying staff $4.1m owed, BNZ gets full amount
Receivers have collected about 85% of the total amount owed by debtors.
UK workers to gain right to a four-day work week
The Conservatives warned this approach could leave businesses 'petrified'.
Australia’s top banker defends lifting bonus caps
Financial Times: CEO says competition in mortgage market trumps regulators’ concerns.
Recession ‘very nasty’, but consumer confidence climbing, ANZ says
Consumer confidence still well below average, but rising from pits of despair, bank says.
'Hold them captive': Kiwi billionaire boss wants to ban staff leaving for coffee
'We can’t have people working three days a week and picking up five days a week pay.'
Fletcher Building poised for announcement on leaky pipes
After complaints about pipes in Australia, company has been in mediation.
‘Obscenely greedy’ oil executives handed Swiss jail terms for role in fraud
Financial Times: ‘World’s biggest ever kleptocracy case’ involves former oil chief.
Markets with Madison: Air New Zealand
The airline’s annual net profit fell 65%. The CEO Greg Foran explains how the economy and engine issues are impacting its earnings. Video / Alyse Wright
All the headwinds impacting Air New Zealand’s profitability
What Greg Foran thinks of the economy, inflation and engine issues.
'An added expense': 12 more buildings deemed earthquake-prone around Napier
“It’s just one of those things we have to do and we will do it as time and cash permits."
'A cause for soul-searching': RNZ CEO on ratings plummet; Top TV host's new plans
MediaWorks and auditors part ways; Newsreader's autocue breakdown; Rod Vaughan tribute.
Editorial: Airline performance spotlight should be just the start for passengers
OPINION: Australia has introduced a new passenger rights scheme, NZ continues to lag.
Stock Takes: Aussies snap up $2b stake in NZ power line company
Australia’s second-largest pension fund will take up majority ownership of Powerco.
Matthew Hooton: New infrastructure plan needs Labour’s support
OPINION: Bishop’s plan will require National and Labour to compromise with each other.
Govt plans public-private partnerships reboot
Act MP Simon Court is looking at how the PPP framework can be improved.
Market close: NZ shares join global selloff; kiwi rallies against US
More weak earnings added to the sombre mood.
Westpac cuts home loan rates as highly competitive market continues
Westpac now has the lowest advertised two-year rate among the five major banks.
'True maestro': Top TV reporter once punched by Sir Bob Jones has died
Rod Vaughan has been described as 'the epitome of journalistic excellence'.
Building Nations 2024: Users to pay for new roads, upgrades
Drivers can expect to see more tolls and road-user charges, says Transport Minister.
Business confidence soars to highest in a decade – ANZ
ANZ chief economist: 'Things are looking up, albeit from a pretty dark place.'