Business & Economy

The department has doubled the size of its team responsible for chasing down overseas student loans debt. Audio

New Zealand's largest operator of number-plate recognition software has raised over $80 million to expand.

"We reckon there we're $50,000-plus out of pocket," one family left in the lurch says, as a company goes into liquidation, owing hundreds of thousands.

There are some "gold nuggets" in the airline's new video which has been made because passengers like them, its chief executive says. Video, Audio

Job hunters say it's a tough year.

Injuries caused by things such as lifting and carrying were most common, new data hows.

The cafe has announced it is closing after 25 years, saying the ongoing disruption of nearby construction and earthquake strengthening have become too much.

They are also spending disproportionately more of their income on power costs, researchers say.

The result was marginally better than the transport company's expectations.