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1. A New Free TV Channel Offering Viewers More Choice

10 February 2012 12:33pm | Top Shelf

This autumn will see the launch of ChoiceTV on the Freeview digital platform. It will be New Zealand's first broad appeal Free-To-Air TV channel launched in more than a decade and will offer viewers an exciting and interesting range of programmes ..... More >>

2. NZ Will Be Top Performer in the Developed World in 2050

12 February 2012 10:26am | HSBC Bank

New Zealand will top the league table of 'developed countries' with predictions of GDP growth of 2.9% growth in 2050, according to the newly released HSBC Report The World in 2050 . This result for New Zealand outshines predictions for GDP growth ..... More >>

3. Minimum wage rise an additional burden

10 February 2012 12:14pm | Motel Association

10 February 2012 Minimum wage rise an additional burden on small business says Motel Association of New Zealand The latest rise in the minimum wage is yet another burden being heaped on small businesses at a time when they can least afford it, says the ..... More >>

4. Solid Energy seeks consent for 5M tonne Stockton coal mine

09 February 2012 4:19pm | BusinessDesk

Feb. 9 (BusinessDesk) - State-owned coal miner Solid Energy has lodged resource consent applications for major new mining operations on the Stockton Plateau, targeting five million tonnes of high-grade coking coal, which is in demand internationally ..... More >>

5. Morningstar Releases KiwiSaver Performance Survey

19 October 2011 3:07pm | Morningstar

Morningstar today released its KiwiSaver Performance Survey to 30 September 2011, designed to help New Zealand investors assess the performance of KiwiSaver superannuation options... More >>

6. Book Your Next Adventure - Travel Expo 2012 Is Here

02 February 2012 12:16pm | Flight Centre

Demand for international travel from New Zealand continues to grow as latest figures from Statistics New Zealand show that New Zealand residents departed on almost 10% more overseas trips in November 2011 compared to the same month of the previous year... More >>

7. Sunday Star-Times NZ's Most Read Sunday Paper

12 February 2010 4:29pm | Fairfax Media

The Sunday Star-Times was the country's most read Sunday newspaper in 2009, with 203,000 more readers than any other Sunday newspaper. The latest Nielsen Media Research; National Readership Survey for the 12 months ended December 2009, reveals that Sunday ..... More >>

8. Rhubarb Lane Set To Redefine Auckland's CBD

12 April 2010 1:09pm | Brookfield Multiplex

Multiplex Living today announced that the limited release of No. 1 Rhubarb Lane, a sophisticated commercial and residential building designed by renowned Ian Moore Architects and developed by Rhubarb Lane Limited - will be revealed to the public ..... More >>

9. Top Stolen Cars from AA Insurance

08 November 2011 10:14am | AA Insurance

AA Insurance has revealed its ten most frequently stolen cars and the regions they are most likely to be stolen from. Based on AA Insurance claims data, the Nissan Silvia, which topped the list for the past three years, has been replaced by the ..... More >>

10. Miscanthus New Zealand Ltd successful start-up season

01 February 2012 4:04pm | Miscanthus NZ

Rotorua based sustainable energy company Miscanthus New Zealand Limited is pleased to announce that in its first full year of activity, it now has over 150,000 plants growing on land belonging to various customers at nine sites from Waikato to Otago. ..... More >>

11. Open Country posts FY loss on high milk prices, NZ dollar

10 February 2012 4:38pm | BusinessDesk

Feb. 10 (BusinessDesk) - Open Country Dairy, the milk processor controlled by the Talley family, tripled its full-year loss on the soaring price of raw milk and a strong kiwi dollar, and said it was forced to seek a waiver from its bank. .. More >>

12. Redeem Rewards Online 24/7

02 March 2006 2:45pm | Westpac

This week Westpac launched hotpoints online, a new addition to its credit card programme that enables customers to view their hotpoints balance and redeem their points through a dedicated website 24 hours a day, seven days a week... More >>

13. New Chair For Stadium Project Delivery Team

12 November 2008 12:26pm | Carisbrook Stadium Trust

The Board of the Carisbrook Stadium Trust has appointed Trustee Stewart Barnett as Chairman of the Project Delivery Team, the subcommittee of the Board which oversees the construction project management of the Otago Stadium and its contractors... More >>

14. Telecom launches free Facebook access

26 May 2010 2:59pm | Telecom New Zealand

Telecom NZ and Facebook today announced that Telecom is offering their customers free mobile browsing on the new 0.facebook.com site. .. More >>

15. Turners to Auction $1million of Earthquake Damaged Goods

23 November 2010 2:25pm | Turners Auctions

More than $1 million worth of brand new, earthquake salvaged furniture, electronics and appliances will go under the hammer in the first stock clearance auction from the aftermath of the Canterbury earthquake... More >>

16. P&O Cruises' Pacific Pearl Returns to New Zealand

16 March 2011 11:15am | P and O Cruises

P&O Cruises has launched a range of new Pacific Pearl cruises from Auckland in the cruise line's latest 2012-13 program release, including a 15-night voyage taking in the highlights of Australia's East Coast. .. More >>

17. New Zealand wages stall as cost of living rises

13 April 2011 11:59am | Mercer

Despite a rising cost of living, New Zealand's patchy economic recovery has seen pay increases stall at a median of 2.5% over the past six months, and are not expected to go any higher next year, according to a Mercer remuneration survey... More >>

18. Whitcoulls Unveils the New Kobo Vox Ereader

08 December 2011 10:14am | Whitcoulls

7 December 2011 News release Whitcoulls Unveils the New Kobo Vox Ereader Having launched the first e-Reader in New Zealand, Whitcoulls is now confirming its leading position with the introduction of the new Kobo VOX eReader. "We are excited to be able to ..... More >>

19. Nosh milk price stand gains momentum

08 February 2012 5:24pm | Nosh

Less than 48 hours after Nosh Food Market announced a price cut on two litres of milk, support is growing from retailers in Auckland and elsewhere. .. More >>

20. Mercury Energy Announces Electricity Price Increase

09 February 2012 10:16am | Mercury Energy

Electricity prices will rise by an average of 5.8% for Mercury Energy's residential customers from 1 April 2012. .. More >>

21. Criterion Manufacturing workers seek govt agencies' support

09 February 2012 12:59pm | EPMU

Workers from Auckland-based furniture manufacturer, Criterion Manufacturing, which went into receivership last week, meet in Papatoetoe this afternoon and tomorrow to explore what assistance they can get from WINZ and Inland Revenue... More >>

22. Lloyd Morrison leaves big shoes to fill in NZ leadership

10 February 2012 11:37am | BusinessDesk

Feb. 10 (BusinessDesk) - With the untimely death of Wellington businessman and identity Lloyd Morrison at the age of 54, New Zealand has lost one of its singular characters, let alone business leaders... More >>

23. Lloyd Morrison's Death a Great Loss to Wellington

10 February 2012 1:41pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce

The Wellington business community is mourning the death of a great New Zealander, Richard Stone, President of the Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce said today... More >>

24. Trade Me taps Methven out of the NZX50

10 February 2012 5:46pm | BusinessDesk

Feb. 10 (BusinessDesk) - Online auction site Trade Me will oust tapmaker Methven in the NZX 50 Index from Feb. 20, the stock exchange operator said today. .. More >>

25. Savour Your Valentine's Day With Mud House Estate Wines

11 February 2012 1:18pm | Mud House Wines

Media release 14 February 2012 Savour Your Valentine's Day With Mud House Estate Wines .. More >>

26. Speight's Still Major Sponsor Of Coast To Coast

03 July 2000 12:40am | Unknown

Competitors in next year's Speight's Coast to Coast will continue to receive an ice cold can of Speight's as they cross the finish line of the internationally renowned multisport event... More >>

27. Chemist shops have the shortest opening hours

04 March 2003 3:32pm | NZ Retailers Assoc.

The current argument for deregulation of pharmacy ownership is about improving the benefits to consumers - which can only be achieved by removing what will be the last retail monopoly in New Zealand, said New Zealand Retailers today... More >>

28. A New and Innovative Solution for Shoe Storage

15 September 2006 1:16pm | Criterion

New Zealand furniture leader, Criterion Group, has developed the perfect solution to store shoes and free up floor space. A unique storage cabinet stacks shoes neatly into rows inside an easy opening compact cupboard... More >>

29. Domestic Postal Rates to Change in June

04 April 2007 1:59pm | New Zealand Post

New Zealand Post is increasing the price of the standard domestic letter by 5 cents to 50 cents from 1 June 2007. The increase is the first since April 2004, when the price moved from 40 cents to 45 cents. Peter Fenton, New Zealand Post's Postal ..... More >>

30. Electric Scooters Arrive in NZ

04 February 2008 2:56pm | ElectroScoot

Kiwis looking for a smarter mode of transport that is easy on the pocket, easy to ride and easy on the environment, will welcome the arrival of New Zealand's first range of electric scooters... More >>

31. NZ courier drivers often earn below minimum wage

11 November 2010 4:49pm | Urgent Couriers

Many New Zealand courier drivers are struggling to earn a viable living as courier companies have aggressively slashed prices they charge to gain customers, a practice that increased significantly during the recession, say industry experts. .. More >>

32. Tricks and traps of credit card balance transfers

06 January 2011 6:23pm | Cannex

Trimming a New Year debt hangover may be fruitless if you ignore fundamental rules of engagement with a credit card balance transfer offer, said financial research company CANSTAR CANNEX... More >>

33. Purity Comes From Within With Coconut Water

26 September 2011 1:55pm | Impact PR

An exciting range of pure coconut water that packs a punch with its unique nutritional qualities is now available in New Zealand. .. More >>

34. Nespresso: Global Boutique Expansion Opens NZ Market

26 September 2011 3:55pm | Cathy Campbell Communications

Nestlé Nespresso SA inaugurated its first-ever boutique in New Zealand as the category leader in portioned coffee continues to shape the global coffee culture and drive momentum in the portioned coffee segment. The opening (22 September) in Auckland, ..... More >>

35. Top 5 Freeview/Free to Air Receivers for Christmas 2011

09 November 2011 9:39am | freeviewshop.co.nz

5.Sommet SHDNZ3 Digital Terrestrial Receiver: This is a fantastic little unit that won't break the bank this Christmas. Designed for the Freeview HD terrestrial platform, the unit features a very impressive HDMI output with a super sensitive reception... More >>

36. TVNZ 'remains committed' to Freeview after Sky deal inked

24 November 2011 6:39pm | BusinessDesk

TVNZ 'remains committed' to Freeview as it signs up to rival box with Sky TV .. More >>

37. Ultra-fast broadband rollout begins in three more towns

21 December 2011 9:15am | Chorus

Thousands more premises will soon be passed by the new Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) network as Chorus, New Zealand's largest telecommunications utility company together with Crown Fibre Holdings, begin work to deliver fibre to Napier, Porirua and Taupo. ..... More >>

38. Valentines Gifts from Lodges of New Zealand

01 February 2012 2:05pm | Lodges of New Zealand

Massage for two, romantic picnic lunches, champagne, chocolates and sightseeing trips are among the gifts on offer for couples celebrating Valentine's Day at many of New Zealand's most exclusive luxury lodges... More >>

39. New oil, gas exploration blocks offered under new NZ policy

09 February 2012 4:51pm | BusinessDesk

Feb. 9 (BusinessDesk) - The government is seeking bids from oil and gas explorers for 25 pre-determined onshore and offshore exploration blocks under a new policy that limits the number and location of new exploration sites... More >>

40. Kiwis paying down personal debt

10 February 2012 5:31pm | Canstar

After the financial fright caused by the global financial crisis two years ago, Kiwis put their big spending plans on hold and adopted a "wait and see" attitude before taking on more personal debt. .. More >>

41. Swiss Company Movenpick Chooses NZ to Launch Caffe

19 February 2003 2:05pm | Movenpick

According to patrons of the world's first Mövenpick total concept caffé, it's the newly opened Mövenpick Caffé Glacier in Mission Bay, Auckland. People around the country are visiting the caffé, which is becoming the hottest place in Auckland to ..... More >>

42. Differential reporting aids SMEs

22 September 2005 1:58pm | Institute of Chartered Accountants

FRSB approved the Framework for Differential Reporting in May 2005; in June 2005, approved by ASRB IASB is developing IASB standards for SME ; NZ framework is interim measure - a short-term conversion of existing measures.. More >>

43. Turners Continues Free Car Valuation Service

19 December 2006 12:37am | Turners Car Auctions

Turners Auctions today announced that it will continue to provide free access to its True Market Challenge online car valuation service, due to overwhelming public demand... More >>

44. New sectors of the US market cracked

21 December 2006 3:57pm | Frenzs New Zealand

Frenzs New Zealand Free Range Eggs have broken into yet another US market, commencing direct exports of its free-range eggs to Texas, following on from shell-shattering successes in Hollywood... More >>

45. New Zealand Salary Survey released

01 June 2007 4:39pm | Hays

The 2007 Hays Salary Survey, detailing typical salaries for a range of sectors across New Zealand, has been released today, 1st June 2007... More >>

46. NZ's Datasquirt launches $A10 million IPO on ASX

25 July 2007 12:02am | Datasquirt

Auckland-based contact centre software company Datasquirt Limited has launched a public offering on the ASX, underwritten by Bell Potter Securities Limited, to raise a minimum of $A10 million at $0.90 per share... More >>

47. ACP Magazines Appoints Beauty Director

18 February 2008 2:48pm | ACP Media

ACP Magazines announced today the appointment of Trudi Brewer to the newly created role of Beauty Director... More >>

48. Lake Tekapo attraction: ultimate winter experience

18 June 2009 3:14pm | Alpine Springs Spa and Winter Park

A leading tourism attraction in the heart of the South Island's majestic Mt Cook Mackenzie region will launch its eagerly anticipated Snow Tubing Park on 4 July. .. More >>

49. Electronic Cigarette Now Available In New Zealand

23 June 2009 9:32am | Elusion

Electronic cigarettes are helping save lives. If you smoke 20 to 30 cigarettes a day, and have tried everything to quit, or at lease cut down but without success, you might like to try an electronic cigarette. The Electronic cigarette can help ..... More >>