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Commerce Commission signals appeal over record $2.2m Vodafone fine
Vodafone NZ is being taken back to court over the record fine imposed after it misled customers with its broadband advertising campaign.
Brisbane refinery a plus in Ampol takeover of Z Energy - CEO
Z Energy's new owner says New Zealand will have greater fuel security as a result of its takeover.
Prominent cryptocurrency trader hit by 'perfect storm'
A leading local crypto currency trading platform, BitPrime, says a "perfect storm" has hit its finances, forcing it to put a halt on operations.
'We do not have short-term plans to list in the US' - Pushpay
Mobile payments company Pushpay Holdings says it does not have "short term" plans to delist from the local stock exchange.
Small KiwiSaver provider launches Bitcoin opportunity for investors
Kōura is putting limits on how much can be invested and says the offering is not suitable for everyone.
'Lack of transparency' to income insurance scheme concerns accountants
The scheme, designed by the government, Business New Zealand, the Council of Trade Unions, would pay workers who had lost their job up to 80 percent of their wages for up to seven months.
QEX Logistics investors left with few options to rescue funds
Investors in the embattled shipping firm QEX Logistics are in the dark after the company was booted from the stock exchange.
Caution urged for purchasers of non-fungible tokens
The Financial Markets Authority is warning buyers to be wary when it comes to purchasing non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
NZ's first commercial trial of hydrogen-powered vehicles
Toyota New Zealand is partnering with several local companies to roll out the country's first commercial trial of hydrogen-powered vehicles.
'Vintage back to normal': Winegrowers hopeful of refilling cellars
There are promising signs of a much better grape harvest in the wake of a disappointing experience last year.
Increase in office building sales likely - commercial property developer
A commercial property developer expects more office buildings will be sold in coming months, as firms struggle to lease space and meet rising construction costs.
Person pleads not guilty to criminal charge for alleged insider trading
A person has pleaded not guilty to a criminal charge for alleged insider trading.
Russia's supply of key metals causes price surges
The Russian attack on Ukraine is causing major disruptions to the global metals market and is pushing up the costs for local businesses in the process.
Legal workers point to bullying, workloads and unpaid overtime for poor mental health
A majority of legal workers are suffering from poor mental health due to work pressures, a survey has found.
Mainzeal case before the Supreme Court today
The former directors and chief executive of the construction firm are fighting to overturn the Court of Appeal's decision to send the case back to the High Court to determine new penalties for…
Failure of Otago building company signals tough times for construction sector
The failure of a South Island building company may be a sign of things to come for the construction sector.
Landmark Homes Otago franchisee ran out of money, parent company says
A building company with 13 franchises nationwide is confident cash flow issues at its Otago operator is an isolated incident.
House price growth rate lowest since Sept 2020
Rising interest rates and stricter lending rules have resulted in house price growth falling to its lowest point in 18 months, with analysis of very recent sales showing sentiment rapidly changing in…
Legal challenge over decision that AI machines cannot be granted patents
A legal challenge is being prepared to overturn the Intellectual Property Office's decision not to recognise a machine as an inventor.
Rage against the machine: Can an AI programme be an inventor?
New Zealand has been caught by a global fight between humans and machines that might define intellectual property rights for the rest of the century.
Rakon lifts profit forecast for third time this financial year
The computer chip company upgraded its full-year underlying profit guidance to be between $49 million and $53m, up from between $44m and $49m.
Two people face high court case over alleged insider trading
The Financial Markets Authority is bringing high court action against two people for alleged insider trading relating to the sale of Pushpay shares.
Rio Tinto says it wants to delay closure of Tiwai Point smelter
Rio Tinto says it believes there is a long-term future for the Bluff operation past its previously signalled closure date in 2024.
Digital images of Goldie sell for $127k at New Zealand’s first NFT auction
The country's first major non-fungible token (NFT) auction has been judged a success, as a pair of digital images of the celebrated local artist, C.F. Goldie, sold for well-above market expectations.
'If we can't get the materials we can't work': Shortages delay build times
Tradespeople and building suppliers are struggling to get their hands on basic materials such as exterior and interior cladding, causing delays that are doubling some build times.