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London moves to revive its reputation as a financial hub

New York Times: Fears grow that the city is losing its attractiveness for businesses.

What do Fonterra's farmer-owners think of its third quarter results?

Watchdog council eyes pressure on business performance in Q4 as price relativities narrow.

TVNZ delayed announcement of job cuts ahead of Christmas as it would have been 'catastrophic' for morale

'We all hoped our revenue position would change for the better.'

Mainfreight says it ‘should have done better’, frets about Government’s intentions for rail

As signalled, results show more 'normalised' trading as freight rates and volumes fall.

OCR cuts sooner than expected? Business confidence slumps in May – why that's good news

'There’s still a long way to go, but any step in the right direction is welcome.'

Inside Economics: Is excessive gloom making the recession worse? All the hot Budget 2024 takes

OPINION: Liam Dann answers economics questions and digs through the week's economic news.

Smith & Caughey’s closing: family company formed 124 years ago owns both store properties

Two Auckland stores are valued at $53.5 million but what happens to buildings is unknown.

F&P Healthcare shares climb as revenue jumps 10 per cent

F&P Healthcare rallies after reporting strong annual revenue growth.

Good time to buy a home? Depends on who you are

House price expectations for the coming year softened in the last quarter.

Best kept secret in Waihi Beach perfect for awards night

Time to salute community gems and acknowledge local businesses who excel.

Opinion: Time for a tune-up as NZ's economic engine sputters

OPINION: Slides in rankings suggest the decline of our country's economic foundations.

Richard Prebble: 'Dire straits' - the key number to watch in Thursday's Budget

OPINION: The evidence indicates New Zealand has exceeded its peak taxation.

'Suffocated': Wellington businesses consider legal action against council

They say long-term construction work in Civic Square is driving customers away.

Why are insurance premiums soaring - and is this the start of ‘uninsurable’ properties?

Insurance costs have risen rapidly over the past year and extreme weather is being blamed.

Market close: NZ stocks fall after mixed bag of company results

The New Zealand sharemarket drifted to a fall of more than half a per cent.

Adrian Orr shares fiery 'letter to the editor' with bank bosses

The Reserve Bank governor says criticism of bank capital rules 'needs to be called out'.