AirlinesAirline body calls for landing fees regulationAn airline group says regulation of airport landing fees is too light.15 Oct 04:30 PM
EconomyStandoff risk to revivalBrinkmanship in the US threatens the business and consumer confidence on which its economic recovery depends, says AMP chief economist Bevan Graham.15 Oct 04:30 PM
BusinessDeveloper admitted misleading firm, court toldAn Auckland property developer defending fraud allegations told a journalist in 2009 that he'd misled a trustee company caught up in an alleged $50 million loan scam, a court has heard.15 Oct 04:30 PM
AirlinesKiwi heads Qantas 'jewel'Former flight attendant now heading up Qantas Loyalty.15 Oct 04:30 PM
EconomyNZ dollar 'would suffer' in US debt defaultA United States debt default would drive a substantial fall in the New Zealand dollar's value, say currency strategists.15 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland grows, rural areas declineSuper City's population nudging 1.5m while there were falls in many regional centres and country areas in the North Island.15 Oct 04:30 PM
BusinessMayer admitted he misled loan companyMalcolm Mayer told a journalist in 2009 that he'd misled a trustee company caught in an alleged $50 million loan scam, a court heard today.15 Oct 03:35 AM
Banking and financeReserve Bank defends new loan limitsIn a speech to the Property Council this morning the Reserve Bank's deputy governor has gone on a charm offensive over its LVR restrictions.14 Oct 11:45 PM
CommoditiesMining tycoon makes $65m donationAustralian mining magnate and long-time philanthropist Andrew "Twiggy"Forrest has donated A$65 million ($NZ73.9m) to universities in Western Australia.14 Oct 11:00 PM
Personal FinanceMilford buys in on Xero $180mShares in Xero rose 30c to $20 per share this morning - a day after the company raised $180 million in new capital.14 Oct 09:40 PM
AirlinesChch Airport 'excessive profits' criticisedChristchurch International Airport's target profits for the next two decades have been labelled "excessive" by the Commerce Commission.14 Oct 08:45 PM
Banking and financeFormer Dominion Finance director regains wine firmFormer finance company director Ann Butler - who was convicted this year of misleading investors - has regained control of a wine company after it emerged from receivership.14 Oct 04:30 PM
ConstructionBunnings vs Grey Lynn: Battle heats upThe battle over a proposed controversial Bunnings in Grey Lynn will likely be headed for the Environment Court - irrespective of a decision by planning commissioners.14 Oct 04:30 PM
Banking and finance$8m debt: ANZ may chase pairANZ is weighing up whether to launch action in Korea to try to get $8 million from property investor Danny Chung and his wife.14 Oct 04:30 PM
Banking and financeWestpac cuts pre-okayed mortgagesWestpac has confirmed it is withdrawing mortgage pre-approvals for some customers following the introduction of the Reserve Bank's new lending restrictions.14 Oct 04:30 PM
Banking and financeANZ defends 'fair' fees for servicesANZ Bank has defended its penalty fees as fair, saying they reflect extra services provided to customers whose accounts require attention over and above their banking contract.14 Oct 04:30 PM
CompaniesXero shares hit recordXero is starting to "come up on the foils and sail away" while its massive US rival is "struggling to move online".14 Oct 04:30 PM
BDBDCompaniesUS stand-off pushes NZ dollar upThe NZ dollar has continued edge amid the ongoing stand-off between US legislators which is threatening a default on debt obligations of the world's biggest economy.14 Oct 04:30 PM
PropertyFirst home buyer numbers dropThe number of first home buyers in the market since the introduction of new Reserve Bank mortgage restrictions last month has plummeted, real estate agents are reporting.14 Oct 01:45 AM
ManufacturingEx-director's 'top end' fraudThe former boss at a Canterbury clothing maker that kitted out some of our sporting heroes has today pleaded guilty to a multi-million dollar "top end" fraud.13 Oct 10:52 PM
BDBDSharesXero share soar on 'war chest' saleNZ tech darling Xero has raised $180m in new capital - but it's not planning new acquisitions. It's "more about building a war chest" says founder Rod Drury.13 Oct 09:50 PM