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Braking software to be replaced in new Prius
Toyota New Zealand says it is working to regain customer confidence, following the recall of its latest Prius hybrid.Letters have been sent out to the 260 owners of the third generation Prius in New...
- Newstalk ZB Wednesday February 10, 02:47 PM -
Flip-flop from Key over GST
It appears the Prime Minister is preparing to go back on his word over GST.At a press conference John Key held in 2008 he said he would not raise GST, stating: "National is not going to be...
- Newstalk ZB Wednesday February 10, 01:02 PM -
Financial markets
To the markets where the NZX50 is 15 points higher to 3,092.AMP up 10c to $7.90, ANZ up 2c to $26.02, Air New Zealand up 2c to $1.30, Aust Foundation up 4c to $6.44, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare up...
- Newstalk ZB Wednesday February 10, 12:46 PM -
Meeting focuses on taxi security cameras
The Taxi Federation will be discussing the installation of security cameras with the government today.A meeting is being held between a number of parties related to the taxi industry and the...
- Newstalk ZB Wednesday February 10, 07:24 AM -
Sigh of relief from property investors
Property investor and consultant Olly Newland is relieved the Tax Working Group's recommendations on property tax have been dumped.The Prime Minister has ruled out a comprehensive capital gains tax,...
- Newstalk ZB Wednesday February 10, 07:04 AM -
Private ACC info mistakenly sent out
The Accident Compensation Corporation is apologising for sending out private information to thousands of wrong businesses.Each month businesses are sent a report on injuries which have occurred in...
- Newstalk ZB Wednesday February 10, 06:22 AM -
Borders under fire from Commerce Commission
Bookseller Borders has been given a sharp prod by the Commerce Commission.It follows ads before Christmas which stated customers would receive $20 in vouchers for every $75 they spent. However small...
- Newstalk ZB Tuesday February 9, 03:44 PM -
Warehouse may issue bond offer
The Warehouse is considering seeking up to $100 million through a public bond offer.The offer is expected to open late next month.The discount retailer says the proceeds of the five-year bonds will...
- Newstalk ZB Tuesday February 9, 02:17 PM -
World Cup keeps construction ticking over
Repainting and construction work in preparation for next year's Rugby World Cup is helping to keep the country's building industry going, but things remain tight in the building business.The BNZ...
- Newstalk ZB Tuesday February 9, 11:39 AM -
Don't clobber us, says property industry
There is a last gasp plea from the commercial property industry ahead of today's speech from Prime Minister John Key to mark the opening of Parliament.As part of a revamp of the tax system, Mr Key is...
- Newstalk ZB Tuesday February 9, 08:32 AM -
Marac loses $2.5 million due to irregular loan
Marac Finance is writing off $2.5 million, after uncovering an irregularity involving a business loan.It was arranged by a single member of staff, who is still employed by the company.Chief...
- Newstalk ZB Monday February 8, 04:18 PM -
Marac Finance discovers irregular loan
Marac Finance has made provisions of $2.5 million, after discovering an irregularity involving a business loan.It came to light during new auditing processes.The company says the loan dates back to...
- Newstalk ZB Monday February 8, 02:54 PM -
Bargain prices put pressure on builders
There are signs of a hiccup in the economic recovery.While business confidence is on the rise, a company that handles trade jobs says its figures suggest the building industry is still...
- Newstalk ZB Monday February 8, 10:11 AM -
Pay gap can be closed says Brash
The chairman of the taskforce which is looking into ways of closing the income gap with Australia, is disputing a claim by Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard that New Zealand cannot reach the same...
- Newstalk ZB Monday February 8, 08:55 AM -
Businesses urged to double check bills
The case of a Whitianga bar owner who has been stung with a $55,000 power bill is being held up as a lesson for all business owners to double check their expenses.Mercury Energy has been wrongly...
- Newstalk ZB Monday February 8, 06:56 AM
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