Latest from Business

Government told heartland town's 'economic potential' undermined by roads

Council tells Government town's economic potential is "undermined" by roading network.

Law to be overhauled to prevent insurers from unreasonably declining claims

Onus to be put on insurers to ask for information, rather than assume customers will tell.

Market close: NZ sharemarket flat as Fed delivers mixed blessings for investors

The S&P/NZX 50 Index made a small gain today.

Canada dairy trade dispute rolls on as changes fail to comply with rules

Canada had until Wednesday to change how it administered tariff rate quotas.

Savers slowly capitalise on high interest rates

BNZ's profitability falls as savers shift their funds to accounts that pay more interest.

Build Partners in voluntary administration, was partway through building 91 Kāinga Ora units

Grant Thornton is now in charge of the construction business, which built 700 state homes.

Cream of the crop: NZ's 10 largest dairy farmers revealed

After a tumultuous decade, some new names have emerged as NZ's biggest dairy farmers.

Revealed: The most complained-about telco

Free, independent dispute service says there are still too many complaints.

Opinion: What activist kids should know about productivity growth

OPINION: The message in the latest productivity statistics is: 'Wake up New Zealand.'

Government comfortable kicking commercial property when it's down

Vacancies in office and retail spaces are on the rise, as property owners face a tax hike.

Too dirty to see the doctor: Crowdfunding charity helps raise money for mobile laundries

Crowdfunding charity 10x10 uses Dragon's Den model to combat 'fundraising fatigue'.

Editorial: Time to turn the spotlight on to airline behaviour

OPINION: Dearth of data on price, performance a challenge for passengers, policy-makers.

Crowdfunding charity start-ups

10 x 10 Philanthropy Aotearoa wants to attract a new generation to support charities. Video / Dean Purcell

'Ghost town': Proposed alcohol crackdown 'calamitous' for CBD

'We do not need additional medieval, antiquated laws that will stifle business and tourism

Hayley Sproull talks economics of 'girl math' and comedy: 'I didn't get into this career for money'

A new season of Liam Dann's Money Talks podcast kicks off with comedian Hayley Sproull.

Building consents to be streamlined

Building and construction minister Chris Penk announced the changes today.