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'They should build, not buy'

BNZ chief economist calls on New Zealand leaders to follow Australia's example as fears grow Chinese rich will seek shelter from turbulent stock market in property market.

Hanover settlement some comfort - PM

The $18m settlement between Hanover Finance's directors and promoters and the Financial Markets Authority should be of some comfort to investors, says John Key

Saudi farm deal: Lambs 'suffered high death rate'

Lambs born after the airfreighting of 900 pregnant ewes to a businessman’s Saudi farm suffered an extremely high death rate, it has been claimed.

$11m taxpayer grant aids businessman

A taxpayer grant of $11 million to farm wagyu cattle will benefit an overseas businessman at the centre of the Saudi farm controversy.

Family benefits bill passes first stage

The first piece of Budget-related legislation has passed its first stage with the support of parties in Parliament except for NZ First.

ASB offers temp lock on lost bank cards

ASB launched a range of new security mobile app features today, including a manual credit or debit card lock and setting restrictions on how cards were used.

Pacific Edge says it's on track after posting loss

Movie streaming options

More Kiwis are choosing to stream movies online rather than head down to the local DVD shop - but many may be watching them illegally.

Biometrics: the future of payments

Finger print identification, a standard feature on new iPhones will soon be common place, a visiting biometrics expert says.