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Golden Bay cement boat breaks down, Fletcher earnings forecast cut $10m-$30m

Cement supplies might be needed from other domestic and offshore businesses.

Bargain shopping at Auckland Airport: Another decision looms over duty-free operator

Seven contenders named by travel retail specialist as long-term sole provider.

US consumers show signs of flagging, companies and analysts warn

Financial Times: Hints a crucial driver of economic growth may have peaked.

Auckland economy rebounded well from pandemic – new report

New research shows Auckland's economy isn't quite as grim as it seems.

Fewer flight delays, cancellations expected from GPS mapping project in space

The satellite technology will gather more information from space.

Trump vows to sack SEC boss and end ‘persecution’ of crypto industry

Candidate says he would ensure rules were written by people 'who love cryptocurrencies'.

The business of pleasure: Kiwis spending up large on sex toys

Kiwis are keen buyers of adult toys, helping at least one industry to boom in tough times.

Liam Dann: Why I hope Tindall’s The Warehouse takeover is a winner this time

OPINION: Consumers are crying out for a third supermarket chain.

‘The worst will soon be past’: ANZ survey shows consumer confidence bounce

Inflation expectations continue to fall and there is some optimism about the future.

'High level of disappointment' - no pontoon bridge for Wynyard Quarter

Assurances that the existing bridge would be fixed by December doubted.

Editorial: The tasty prospect of The Warehouse taking on the supermarket duopoly

OPINION: There are hoops and hurdles but a big third player would be welcomed.

Market close: NZ stocks follow Wall St sharply lower; new listing trades lower

NZ sharemarket falls more than 1%.

Homeowner sues Auckland Council for $18m+ over flooding, stormwater issues

The property flooded twice in 2023 - in Auckland Anniversary weekend's storms and in May.

Mainfreight looks to Australia as biggest future earner, gives trading update

Management of margin and overheads "magic" recipe for progress.

Dairy farms chalked up $86,000 loss last season but Fonterra share payments save some bacon

Expected milk payouts are below the break-even point, a new report says.

Government drops further hints it's open to selling Kiwibank

The Kiwibank board has been asked to come up with ideas to grow the bank.