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Reserve Bank of Australia cuts interest rates for third time this year
Tuesday's cut follows a further easing of inflation in the June quarter.
SkyCity Entertainment cleared to hold South Australia's only casino licence
An inquiry was initiated in 2022 amid concerns the Adelaide establishment had been lax in policing anti-money laundering rules.
Overseas company wants to buy stake in NZ red meat co-operative
Irish company Dawn Meats Group wants to buy a 65 percent stake for $250 million.
Quake-damaged hotel to become five-star Sheraton
The building was badly damaged in the 2011 earthquake and has sat abandoned ever since.
Demystifying the world of Intellectual Property
From the brand of coffee you drink, the song you like to sing, to the car you drive .. examples of intellectual property are everywhere. Which means there are also disputes over them. Right now there… Audio
Spark to sell 75% stake in data centre to Pacific Equity Partners
Telecommunications company Spark is selling a 75 percent stake in its data centre business for $705 million.
PGG Wrightson more than triples its full year profit
The rebound in export prices, improved farmer confidence and spending drove an improvement in PGG Wrightson sales and profits.
Government urged to provide subsidies to replace gas heaters
A subsidy scheme for homeowners to replace gas and inefficient heaters with heat pumps would save the country $1.5 billion a year, the Green Building Council says. Audio
Controversial mine fast-track bid stalled
Te Kuha Mine on the West Coast failed to meet seven of the application criteria.
Industrial gas users hobbled by falling supply, rising prices
Businesses relying on gas for manufacturing and processing are facing crisis with jobs, services and their future on the line, according to a survey.
One in five businesses reporting losses
Economists say the situation may become worse before it improves.
Economy to pick up despite high inflation and unemployment, experts say
Economists from Westpac Bank are also predicting the Reserve Bank is close to ending interest rate cuts.
KiwiSavers may be missing out on crypto currency returns, firm says
Swyftx says many advisors are reluctant to recommend crypto currencies to clients.
Evening business for 11 August 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Alcohol sale hours need to be reduced after reform u-turn - Salvation Army
A leaked cabinet paper shows the government scrapped plans to reduce off-licence hours in favour of reducing regulations.