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Z Energy eyes up hydrogen ventures ahead of Ampol takeover
Z Energy says it will be business as usual as it enters a new era under Australian ownership, but the company is eyeing up a bigger role in the hydrogen space.
How the Energy Authority's new pricing plan will affect cost in your region
The Electricity Authority has finally adopted a new pricing plan for power distribution - delivering savings to some users but increases of varying sizes to others.
SkyCity to bolster staff numbers as international borders set to reopen
Casino operator SkyCity is set to go on a major recruitment drive as the country's borders reopen for international tourism.
EV and hybrid sales going 'gangbusters' as motorists grapple with fuel prices
Hybrid and electric vehicles are flying out the doors of used car dealerships, with motorists looking to slash their fuel bills as prices rise.
MIQ hotels will struggle with border reopening rules - expert
A hotel industry expert says outgoing managed isolation and quarantine hotels will struggle as short-term visitors could be put off by isolation rules.
Inflation predicted to reach highest level in 30 years
Annual inflation is expected to rise to its highest level in three decades, driven by rising fuel and housing costs, and a tight labour market.
ANZ forecasts Official Cash Rate to be lifted to 3% next year
The country's biggest bank is forecasting the Official Cash Rate to be lifted to 3 percent by April next year - the highest since 2015.
Housing market appears to be hitting pause after rapid growth
Seasonally adjusted national median house prices shot up 22 percent last year, but in December the median dropped back 1.6 percent compared to the month before.
Investor loses $700,000 in overseas scam
An Aucklander's massive loss in a scam has prompted a warning from the financial regulator, which is urging people to look for red flags.
Christchurch-based software firm Lumin PDF has 60m users worldwide and growing
A Christchurch-based company has become the fastest growing PDF software company in the world.
Report claims Uber avoided millions in company tax
The conservative estimate is that Uber avoided $6.4 million to $12.8m in company tax in 2020 in New Zealand. according to the report.
Property prices expected to maintain despite LVR restrictions
The restrictions on the property market are getting tougher as loan to value ratio restrictions come into place.
Newshub proposes to make radio reporter roles redundant
RNZ has been told Newshub journalists were informed this morning via a PowerPoint presentation.
Commerce Commission looks into Harvey Norman and LG Electronics
The Commerce Commission is looking into a possible case of anti-competitive behaviour involving a major retailer and an international electronic goods maker.
Untaken leave in lockdown risking burnout and balance sheets
As the borders stay shut and lockdowns go on, companies that are already dealing with losses are facing another problem - growing leave balances for staff.
Energy firms claim big interest in Southland hydrogen plant proposal
A proposal to build the world's first large-scale green hydrogen plant in Southland is attracting strong interest from domestic and international businesses, according to those behind the project.
Some small firms have 'incredibly low' cash reserves
Some small businesses have exhausted almost all their cash reserves over the past 18 months, and haven't been able to rebuild them.
Meridian Energy accused of making billions in extra profit
Meridian Energy has earned billions of dollars in excess profits in the last 20 years, some major electricity consumers say.
Former advisory group frustrated with EQC's lack of clarity on new model
The Earthquake Commission's new Natural Disaster Response Model is continuing to come under fire, this time from members of a former EQC advisory group.
Westport flooding: Schools ready for students to return
Some normality is returning to Westport as schools reopen but life is still far from normal for many locals, a week on from its devastating floods.
Christchurch councillors to vote on new stadium capacity
A Christchurch city councillor says it's time to rethink how sporting events are funded in New Zealand, ahead of an extraordinary meeting in the city today.
Residents cut off by flood-damaged roads keen to be reconnected
Water levels have fallen in Marlborough, revealing the extent of the damage caused by heavy rain over the weekend. Audio
New disaster insurance model pits unfair for homeowners, lawyer says
An insurance lawyer is rubbishing the Earthquake Commission's new disaster response model, saying it reinforces a power imbalance.
Te Oranga facility visitor recalls children being 'distressed, yelling'
A woman who regularly visited an Oranga Tamariki facility that is being shut down says she feared her own young relative was being abused by staff. Audio
Crown agrees land deal for new Christchurch stadium
A long-running stoush over the last piece of land needed for the covered stadium is over, with agreement to move the NG building.