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ANZ NZ's first-half profit edges up to $1.16 billion

Chief executive Antonia Watson says the flat result reflects the state of the economy.

'Encouraging': Warehouse Group third-quarter sales up 2.2%

Foot traffic is up, but margins are down.

Greg Foran says NZ too slow out of the blocks with tourism

Foran says nothing stopping new airline making moves, but they'll see how tough it is.

'Mastermind' jailed 11+ years for $11m drug syndicate in Christchurch

The drug ring's "mastermind" received an 11-year prison sentence in Christchurch.

'Largest portfolio' – $600m+ deal for seven NZ hotels to be sold

Hotels in Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown are to be sold.

'Disappointed': Briscoe Group first-quarter sales sink 2.58%

Rebel Sport gains couldn't offset a decline in homeware revenues.

BNZ preserves margins on flat half-year

BusinessDesk: BNZ outranks its Australian cousins for customer preference.

Lactalis, Bega Cheese eye Fonterra consumer assets in competitive race

Lactalis is seeking merger clearance to buy Fonterra's businesses in Australia.

Small Business: Reigniting the need for breakfast with Fuller

Dane Fuller talks to Tom Raynel about his small business, Fuller Overnight Oats.

Silver Fern Farms records $21.8m loss

The company said it bore the brunt of the costs to retain high farmgate returns.

'Significant risk': NZME board fires back at Grenon; delays shareholders' meeting

The NZME board raises concerns over governance, independence and editorial control.

Quitting Oracle to biggest software IPO ever

'This is an inflection point where there is complete uncertainty.'

Stock Takes: Has ethical investing lost its shine?

The change of Government in the United States has put ESG investing on the back foot.

Auckland kids entertainment venue, school care provider in liquidation owing $200K

Party Kingdom closes its doors after eight years.

Inside UBS' $3 billion a day trading floor

“We try and hard code individuals to operate under stress.”

'Slow but complete breakdown': $9.8m real estate agency fight; Cooper company wins big award

Case revolved around protracted dispute between parties over branch established at Albany.