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Law firm Bell Gully is trading one central Auckland high rise for another. Audio
Auckland foundry goes into receivership
An Auckland based iron casting company, MFL, is in receivership. Audio
Measures to protect subcontractors' money not doing their job
Measures designed to protect subcontractors and suppliers' money when a construction company collapses appear to be failing. And industry players are warning more losses loom if there aren't tougher… Audio
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Energy company Trustpower is looking to raise as much as 100 million dollars through a bond offer in February next year. Audio
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The outgoing chief executive of TradeMe .. Jon Macdonald is staying on longer than expected as the company faces a potential bidding war. Audio
Tip Top to stay Kiwi-owned? Fonterra says it will try
Fonterra is looking at the future of its only ice cream brand as part of an asset review that aims to cut its debt by $800 million. Video, Audio
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Fuel companies will likely be asked to hand over information to the Commerce Commission before Christmas. Audio
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A bidding war for online marketplace Trade Me is in the offing as a second bidder has emerged. Audio
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The terms of trade - a broad measure of New Zealand's purchasing power with the rest of the world - has slipped backwards despite record highs for dairy and meat exports. Audio
New LVR restrictions may help first home buyers
The Reserve Bank will loosen its loan-to-value restrictions for both owner-occupiers and investors in January and has hinted it could ease them further in the future. Audio
Wellington fog leaves thousands stranded
A heavy summer fog's grip on Wellington brought a frustrating end to many airline passengers' holidays yesterday. Audio
Tweaks to kauri export controls not enough
Environmentalists and opposition MPs say tweaks to controls on swamp kauri exports do not go far enough to bring the industry into line. Audio
Country pubs still struggling with drink drive law changes
Tougher drink driving laws could be responsible for some country pubs and hotels going under. Audio
Calls for family violence to be taken seriously
Advocates campaigning against family violence say it's clear the issue's not being taken seriously -- with a coroner finding red flags were missed in the lead up to the Edward Livingstone shooting. Audio
Employment Court to hear meatworkers' case
Employees of a Bay of Plenty meat works will head to court today to argue they're being unlawfully locked out. Audio
Meat workers seek court injunction over job offers
Employees of a Bay of Plenty meat works will head to court today to argue they're being unlawfully locked out. Audio
Govt urged to consider closer security ties with Indonesia
The Goverment's being urged to consider boosting its security ties with Indonesia despite concerns over human rights. Audio
Consumers slow to seek out better power prices
Consumer advocates are adamant it's worth shopping around for better power deals despite evidence suggesting New Zealanders are happy to let the retailers come to them. Audio
Jump in rheumatic fever no cause for concern: MOH
The rates of rheumatic fever in New Zealand are rising, despite the Government's renewed financial commitment to combating it. Audio
