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Mainfreight laps up local demand, shares near $60 each

Mainfreight's six month financial results defied gloomy pandemic economic forecasts.

Govt launches $70m clean energy fund

Companies urged to make use of new $70m fund to switch to clean energy for process heat.

David Abbott: All talk, no action on Auckland Harbour Bridge

There's been talk but no action on the Auckland Harbour Bridge, writes David Abbott.

Freightways Q1 earnings up 43%

Freightways Q1 earnings were up strongly thanks to its express package business.

Eric Watson's new home, Grant Robertson's next move, Adrian Orr's loveless marriage idea

The inside word on New Zealand's business community.

It's here! $13.5m tunnel borer for City Rail Link arrives

Truck convoy to move machine from port to Mt Eden tunnel portal site.

F&P Healthcare, a2 Milk return to favour on rotation

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Mainfreight shares hit record high after earnings update

Logistics company Mainfreight had a strong first half.

Island's surprising windfall: Kiwis' new travel hotspot

The Chatham Islands are becoming the new go-to destination for Kiwis wanting to travel.

Covid-19 ups and downs in Port of Tauranga results

Port of Tauranga holds strong against Covid global trade turbulence.

Company director ordered to pay former employee $55k after business folds

Michael Radley's company hasn't paid anything, now the ERA has made him liable for $55k.

The Road Ahead: The missing piece in our Covid-19 puzzle

The Road Ahead poses risks for our way of life - how does our economy save us?

Tough times call for tough measures: Why Freightways ditched its dividend

Freightways has taken measures to shore up its balance sheet due to Covid-19.

Freightways profit drops 25%, scraps final dividend

Results affected by the lockdowns in both New Zealand and Australia.

Auckland e-scooters: Lime back, Flamingo out

US-based Lime gets six-month licence to operate 830 e-scooters.

Thousands let out of urgent testing at ports

Government relaxes its previous order for port worker Covid-19 testing after panic.