BusinessGlobal wine shortage - NZ may benefitNew Zealand winemakers could stand to benefit from a global shortage of wine, a new report says.31 Oct 07:38 PM
Media and marketingProsecutor: Brooks, Coulson had affairIn a blockbuster declaration at Britain's phone hacking trial, a prosecutor said two of Rupert Murdoch's former senior tabloid executives - Rebekah Brooks and Andy Coulson - had an affair lasting at least31 Oct 06:38 PM
TelecommunicationsBroadband fight comes down to the wireThe "grumpiest" telecommunications debate in more than a decade could be all but settled next week.31 Oct 04:30 PM
EnergyEnergy share float info criticisedThe head of New Zealand's investment regulator has hit out at the Government's energy company sharemarket floats and says they have failed to lead the way in making it easier for retail investors to access information.31 Oct 04:30 PM
BusinessFacebook revenue soars on mobile growthFacebook has posted a 60 per cent revenue increase in the third quarter thanks to mobile advertising growth.31 Oct 03:25 AM
BDBDSmall BusinessShares in new software firm GeoOp surgeStocks in software firm GeoOp soared 140 per cent in its debut on the NZAX after it sold shares in a private offering, raising $10 million to fund its global growth.31 Oct 12:11 AM
Aged careNgai Tahu youth best young saversYoung people from Ngai Tahu are more likely to be saving for retirement and are more wary of debt than other Kiwis their age, a study has found.30 Oct 11:05 PM
BDBDEnergyNY bank has 3.98pc Meridian stakeMeridian says a New York bank owns just 3.98 per cent of the company - not the 8.1 per cent it said earlier.30 Oct 10:15 PM
BusinessNSA broke into Google, Yahoo - reportIn the latest NSA bombshell, the Washington Post reports the spy agency has secretly broken into the main communication links for Yahoo and Google.30 Oct 09:15 PM
SharesPike River reparation a 'moral' issueNZ Oil and Gas has a moral obligation to pay Pike River families it's claimed - after shareholders yesterday voted not to fork out $3.41m awarded by judge.30 Oct 08:54 PM
BusinessNew Fonterra contamination scareFonterra says the potential contamination of 14 milk tankers with mud and gravel is a "very minor incident" and its safety systems worked as intended.30 Oct 07:16 PM
Banking and financeOmbudsman fields gripes over banks' behaviourThe banking ombudsman has had 10 complaints about the loan-to-value-ratio (LVR) changes introduced on October 1, with eight related to banks withdrawing prior approvals.30 Oct 04:30 PM
Business$29m first funding after Taiwan dealThe first funding commitment has been made through a joint agreement signed last year between the Government-backed venture capital funds in this country and Taiwan.30 Oct 04:30 PM
BusinessReceivership obstacle in talks between JP Morgan and Justice DeptNegotiations between the United States Justice Department and JPMorgan have hit a stumbling block that has put the talks at risk.30 Oct 04:30 PM
ManufacturingEngineering firm cuts big dealsHaving the capability to build end-to-end meat processing and packaging systems is helping Milmeq win major deals on the world stage, says chief executive Mike Lightfoot.30 Oct 04:30 PM
EnergyMarket regulator calls for IPO clarityThe FMA yesterday called on issuers of investment statements and prospectuses to "lift their game" after its report on the industry following its guidance note of June last year.30 Oct 04:30 PM
Banking and financeNew-home builds on holdOne of NZ's largest home builders says new loan restrictions have cost it 24 new-home builds in the first month alone - and it expects more as the policy bites.30 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandTrade Me to hike fee for selling homesPeople trying to sell their homes may have to fork out an extra $230 to have the property listed on Trade Me - on top of fees they already pay.30 Oct 04:30 PM
BusinessNZ cloud firm gets $4m funding boostAn Auckland software company has secured $4 million in new capital, which it will use to expand its presence in Australia and establish a base in the United States.30 Oct 04:30 PM
TelecommunicationsFast broadband for NZ needs carrotA "carrot" rather than a stick should be used to encourage people to move to ultra-fast broadband and keeping slower internet prices higher is the wrong way to get them to switch.30 Oct 04:30 PM
Business$500m written off Independent LiquorTokyo-listed liquor giant Asahi has written more than $500m off the carrying value of NZ's Independent Liquor, the brewing company it purchased for $1.5b in 2011.30 Oct 02:05 AM
