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Robotic hamsters the hot toy this Christmas

Sat, 21st Nov

Every year, there seems to be one really hot toy – and this year it's a pet for kids who want one and parents who don't.

Students consider legal action after strike delays exams

Sat, 21st Nov

The polytech at the centre of a pay dispute with staff is calling for them to halt industrial action if they want to strike a deal.
Wanganui port a 'public health hazard' - Laws

Fri, 20th Nov

Wanganui Mayor Michael Laws is accusing a company overseeing the city's port of running it down to the extent of creating a public health hazard.
Human waste hailed as new biofuel

Fri, 20th Nov

The answer to New Zealand's energy problem could lie in your toilet.

VW-Porsche merger draws closer

Sat, 21st Nov

Volkswagen AG and Porsche say they have come closer to merging the two companies
Silicon Valley ebook company buys NZ's BookHabit

Fri, 20th Nov

Silicon Valley-based "ebook" company Smashwords has bought Wellington's BookHabit, a distribution platform for independent authors and publishers.
Manufacturing jobs on the decline

Fri, 20th Nov

New detailed data from Statistics New Zealand (SNZ) shows that jobs in the manufacturing industry fell by 4.8 percent in the three years to September 2008.

US home buyers snap up bargains

Fri, 20th Nov

The slump in the US housing market may not be over, but for buyers like Daniel and Robin Akerman, for sale signs equal dollar signs.
EBay completes sale of Skype for US$2 billion

Fri, 20th Nov

EBay has completed its sale of Skype for about US$2 billion to an investor group that included the founders of the Internet phone service.
Job hunting? Protest in Wellington for $25 an hour

Fri, 20th Nov

Campaigners opposing the Wellington City Council's plans to put bus lanes through a mall have been met with opposition.
Easter Sunday trading debate resurrected

Fri, 20th Nov

Rotorua National MP Todd McClay says councils should be allowed to choose if shops can open on Easter Sunday.
Senior management fraud highlighted in survey

Fri, 20th Nov

Fraud is widespread and a serious problem for New Zealand businesses, especially in management positions.
Airbus helps airlines set new rules for check flights

Fri, 20th Nov

One year on from crash that killed five New Zealanders in France, Airbus wrestles with what to do about poorly executed flight tests.
Hi-tech farm helps industry balance profits with environment

Thu, 19th Nov

A $6.5 million dollar agriculture research farm is opening in the Waikato tomorrow, committed to unearthing smart farming that is cleaner, greener and more efficient.
Finance company directors should be held accountable

Thu, 19th Nov

During the past three years about 30 finance companies have gone into receivership or liquidation...
Boston Finance placed into receivership

Thu, 19th Nov

Boston Finance has been placed in receivership, ending a moratorium arrangement in place since March 2008.
Money matters - Hanover Finance and their new bedmates Allied Farmers

Thu, 19th Nov

Hanover Finance and Allied Farmers new-found alliance.
NZ dollar edges towards US75c

Thu, 19th Nov

The New Zealand dollar pushed up towards US75c overnight but then fell away.
Key: Fonterra should take advantage of opportunities

Thu, 19th Nov

The Government says it wants Fonterra to have a capital structure which equips it to take advantage of opportunities.

Mass recall of German credit cards

Fri, 20th Nov

German banks have recalled thousands of credit cards after a suspected data theft.
Wall St drops on strong dollar, weak economic data

Fri, 20th Nov

Signs of a subdued economic recovery sent investors out of stocks Thursday and in search of safer assets like the dollar.
PGG Wrightson capital raising to be followed by board changes

Fri, 20th Nov

PGG Wrightson has unveiled a $249.4 million recapitalisation to be followed by a boardroom shake-up reflecting radically-altered ownership.
28 redundancies at Taranaki's Yarrows bakery

Fri, 20th Nov

Rumours about pending redundancies at Yarrows bakery in Taranaki proved true yesterday.
More than 800 South Island hospital staff will strike today

Fri, 20th Nov

More than 800 hospital workers will be striking for an hour today over pay.
Business less than enthusiastic about Labour's monetary policy

Fri, 20th Nov

The business community has not responded well to Phil Goff's "significant change" to monetary policy proposal
Santa's $100,000 makeover

Thu, 19th Nov

One of Auckland’s biggest landmarks will be unveiled this weekend, after undergoing perhaps the biggest makeover the city has ever seen.
Salaries still rising during downturn - survey

Thu, 19th Nov

Salaries are still rising, especially in Wellington, in a survey by Mercer but the next year could be a different story.
DNZ Property Fund to undertake public offer

Thu, 19th Nov

DNZ Property Fund Limited (DNZ) today announced that it is seeking to raise $130 million from new and existing shareholders as part of a proposed listing on the NZX.
F&P Healthcare first half net profit up 31 pct

Thu, 19th Nov

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare reported a 31 percent rise in half year net profit to $37 million.
Mainfreight reports $10.9m profit

Thu, 19th Nov

Mainfreight has reported a profit of $10.9 million after one off costs for the first six months of the 2010 financial year.