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Appeal dismissed in Motor Trade Finance and Sportzone Motorcycles' case
The Court of Appeal has dismissed Motor Trade Finance and Sportzone Motorcycles' appeal in a long running dispute over fees that were originally brought by the Commerce Commission. Audio
Labour's Nash calls for greater promotion of petroleum industry
The Labour Party's energy spokesperson says the petroleum industry and its regulators, aren't doing enough to educate the public about the protections in place and the economic benefits to New… Audio
Government invites feedback on ways to improve the tax system
The government is asking the public, business and technology industry experts to give it some ideas on how best to modernise and simplify the tax system, using digital services. Audio
Building consents drop again
The number of new building consents has fallen for the third month in a row. Audio
Wynyard Precinct makes first purchase
The newly-formed Wynyard Precinct Holdings has made its first major purchase as part of its plan to acquire half a billion dollars of property in Auckland's Viaduct and Wynyard area. Audio
Many small businesses working overtime to meet deadline
More than a third of small business owners are likely to be burning the midnight candle in an effort to put their end-of-year financial paperwork in order. Audio
Hallenstein Glasson profit rises 40 percent
Hallenstein Glasson's share price has jumped more than 5 percent in early trading, after reporting its first half net profit rose 40 percent. Audio
Xero updates software and improves appeal to US market
Xero is confident that recent additions to its product line up will appeal to customers. Audio
Xero updates software: improves appeal to US market
Xero has significantly updated its software, filling a gap in its product offering to include an inventory and online quote function and other sought-after features. Audio
Midday Markets for 23 March 2015
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Don Lewthwaite at First NZ Capital. Audio
Netflix will launch its New Zealand service tomorrow
Netflix will launch its New Zealand service tomorrow, with its cheapest plans starting at just under 10 dollars a month. Audio
Consumer confidence picks up
Consumer confidence has picked up, due to falling petrol prices and mortgage rates, boosting household's spending power. Audio
2degrees buys ISP Snap: plans to deliver content too
The mobile phone provider, Two Degrees, says it can now offer a full range of telecommunication services to customers with the purchase of Snap. Audio
Auckland leads growth in demand for workers
Auckland's continuing to lead the charge in the call for workers. Audio
Migration continue to hit record highs
The growing economy is continuing to attract foreigners and keep New Zealanders at home. Audio
Pumpkin Patch reports a six-fold rise in first half net profit
Pumpkin Patch says its half year earnings result demonstrates the business is heading in the right direction. Audio
Sky City to begin making plans to enhance Adelaide Casino
Sky City Entertainment says it will begin making plans to enhance its Adelaide Casino after securing a 20-year lease on carparking. Audio
Mainfrieght upgrades forecasts
The transport and logistics company, Mainfreight, is picking a higher full year underlying profit. Audio
Joan Withers appointed as chair of TVNZ
The business leader, Joan Withers, has been appointed as the new chair of TVNZ. Audio
Fonterra says partnership with Beingmate key to China's market
Fonterra says the managing director of its Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa business unit has resigned. Audio