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Foodstuffs North Island CEO on Commerce Commission's merger rejection

Jack Tame talks to Foodstuffs North Island CEO Chris Quinn about the Commerce Commission's rejection of the proposed merger between Foodstuffs North and South Island.

Market close: NZ sharemarket posts healthy gain

Another day of heavy trading as stocks rally on increasing business confidence.

NZ groceries more expensive than Australia, UK and Ireland, research confirms

The study looked at a basket of groceries in the four countries earlier this year.

Govt can't protect property owners' wealth in face of climate change, MPs warn

Committee agrees property values should be allowed to fall to better reflect climate risk.

Why the Foodstuffs merger decision is likely headed to the High Court

ANALYSIS: An odds-on chance Foodstuffs takes the ComCom's merger refusal to court.

Qatar Airways agrees to buy 25% stake in Virgin Australia

Financial Times: Virgin Australia would return to long-haul flying as part of the deal.

Chinese stocks surge 8.5% in best day since 2008

Financial Times: Investors bet rally which began with Beijing’s stimulus package has legs.

Tairāwhiti forestry decline hits local economy

Gisborne businesses are struggling as the region grapples with a decline in forestry.

Property Insider: Largest new retirement village opening; Auckland cladding inspection failures

Auckland Council's building inspection boss reveals shocking numbers on cladding failures.

Economic challenges still weighing on Kiwi households and businesses

Households continue to face challenges when it comes to credit arrears and repayment.

Rocket Lab shares are up 57% in a month, seen climbing further

Blast off.

The 'nice lady' who became Britain's most loathed CEO

Times: Paula Vennells was at the centre of a scandal that ruined 4000 lives.

Market close: NZ stocks end the day lower

The NZ sharemarket was hampered by end-of-quarter portfolio rebalancing.

Will a clean slate change Synlait's fortunes?

Despite major repairs to its balance sheet, Synlait Milk still faces challenges.

Independent analysis coming on Fonterra's consumer business sale pitch to farmer-owners

Shareholders want to understand the impact on the overall business.

Business confidence continues to rise

ANZ's monthly business Outlook survey shows firms are increasingly upbeat.