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'It's finished': Xanadu Book Exchange closed permanently, in liquidation
Its owner says costs had risen $40,000 a month.
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US shares typically deliver their strongest returns in final quarter
OPINION: Global shares have outperformed, led by Japan and emerging markets.
Chiefs v Chiefs: High Court judge rejects NZ Rugby bid for urgent injunction
The decision clears the way for the jersey and logo launch of the new Chiefs NRL team.
Record kiwifruit crop: Zespri sends final charter load to China
Zespri’s 57th charter helped move a record crop of about 225 million trays.
A stronger Auckland would lift the regions
OPINION: Auckland generates roughly 40% of New Zealand’s economic output.
'Blindsided', 'deep concerns': Chiefs v Chiefs – NZ Rugby and NRL go head to head in High Court
UPDATE: Judge determines next legal step in increasingly fractious trademark dispute.
The Kiwi fashion brand that dodged a $40K bullet as shopping show shutters
The design house been looking to break into the Australian market for a few years.
Best Start charity has paid founders $287m tax-free
The charity-owned childcare giant pays another $36m to its rich-lister founders.
NZ dollar weakness helps exporters but raises prices for imported goods
OPINION: The NZ dollar’s trade-weighted index fell more than 4% in a month.
Two car dealerships creating multimillion-dollar Tauriko 'auto hub'
The development is expected to cost tens of millions of dollars.
Revealed: The $30 million development coming to Bethlehem
The six-building development will provide 3280sq m of commercial space.
Iconic pie business for sale, 21 jobs at risk if factory closes
The business owner says the factory lease is ending.
Having more ministers does not mean better accountability
OPINION: Clear responsibility matters more than titles for small business and regions.
Fed rate hikes signal economic strength, not just inflation risk
The Fed's new rate-hiking cycle may not spell doom for the US economy or shares.
He left school with $6. Eighteen months later he has a six-figure business
19-year-old entrepreneur Benji Smith is now preparing to buy his first house.
Zespri branded 'fat and lazy', as apple titan dips toe into sector
A Hawke's Bay fruit grower says Zespri has become 'fat and lazy' and a shake-up is needed.
Mount Maunganui military drone maker Syos in secret squirrel capital raise
New capital will be used to deliver new contracts to the UK, Ukraine, NZ and Canada.
Higher yields make bonds more useful as a defensive asset
After years of unusually low rates, bonds are becoming useful again.
How Matakana Island's warmer climate helps grow avocados
The orchard has about 800 avocado trees beside 10 papakāinga homes.
Adams Ave may no longer face regular closures but boat ramp not so lucky
New security fencing has been installed on Adams Ave after additional safety work.
Regional supermarket owner left feeling 'physically sick' by Foodstuffs split idea
Another supermarket owner in the region said he was 'bewildered' and in 'disbelief'.
Mayors need independent advice and stronger powers to govern well
New Zealand’s mayors face the blame, but often lack the power to match it.
Guac star economy? Growers target rise in avocado consumption
Growers hope changing habits will lift demand for New Zealand avocados.
ED doctor says 'double' the beds are needed: 'Patients in corridors 24/7'
Health NZ says a 'significantly larger' ED is planned in hospital redevelopment.
Port Tauranga gets green light for expansion
The Port of Tauranga has been granted fast-track approval for the Stella Passage.
Growth has won long-term, but value is gaining ground again
Growth and value stocks can swap places, so labels matter less than fundamentals.