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Michael Hill family renews push for control
The family of Michael Hill International's founder has renewed its attempt to take control of the jewellery chain.

Failed discount plan behind F&P earnings downgrade
An unsuccessful discounting strategy contributed to poor trading results that forced Fisher & Paykel Appliances to downgrade earnings guidance today.

Fletcher Building launches Crane takeover
Fletcher Building is launching a takeover bid for Australian building products company Crane Group.

Pike River helpers may never be paid back - Mayor
Many suppliers may never be paid back for giving to the recovery operation at Pike River Coal mine, the Grey District Mayor says.

114 Pike River miners to lose jobs immediately
Receivers for Pike River Coal are making 114 of its employees redundant immediately.

Pike River receivership 'cruel blow'
Pike River Coal Ltd, the owner of Pike River mine, has been put into receivership.

Treasury ready to advise on privatisation options
Treasury is sitting on advice to the government about options for selling state assets, and is just waiting to be asked to produce it.

NZ sharemarket at risk of extinction, strategist
The NZ sharemarket is at risk of extinction because of a lack of international interest, IPOs and poor liquidity says a strategist.