Now, which one is for keeping?
Now, which one is for keeping?
The last few weeks has seen this writer inundated with top mobile phones for review, across different countries and different circumstances.
Dene Mackenzie
Consents show new building constrained
Consents show new building constrained
Fears the Reserve Bank's new lending restrictions would affect new house builds in New Zealand seem to have been realised.
Chorus' value takes $100m hit
Chorus' value takes $100m hit
The value of infrastructure company Chorus dropped again yesterday as long-term investors were replaced by those speculating on an eventual resolution to the ongoing debate about the state of the company's finances. Business editor Dene Mackenzie investigates.
LVR limits making an impact on bank lending
LVR limits making an impact on bank lending
The Reserve Bank's home loan speed limits appear to be having an effect on New Zealand's housing market but economists say the real picture will not emerge until November's figures are released.
Pulling out an option
Pulling out an option
Chorus should consider if withdrawing from the ultra-fast broadband (UFB) contract would add value to shareholders, Forsyth Barr broker Suzanne Kinnaird said yesterday.
UFB in balance; Govt stands alone
UFB in balance; Govt stands alone
The roll-out of the Government's highly promoted ultra-fast broadband (UFB) network received a major setback yesterday which could put the $1.5 billion project in jeopardy.
$454m capital return
$454m capital return
Auckland Airport is returning $454 million in capital to shareholders as it restructures its balance sheet by taking on more debt.
Exports to China top influence on deficit
Exports to China top influence on deficit
The burgeoning role of China in New Zealand's export boom could not be overstated, BNZ senior economist Craig Ebert said yesterday.
Affordability worsens across NZ
Affordability worsens across NZ
Home loan affordability worsened again across most of New Zealand in October, as house prices continued to rise, despite the Reserve Bank imposing lending restrictions from October 1.
Mixed bag for home buyers
Mixed bag for home buyers
Otago and Southland look appealing for ''typical'' home buyers, as Queenstown seems increasingly out of reach for many, the Roost Home Loan Affordability Report shows.
Business uncertainty hinders Otago
Business uncertainty hinders Otago
Unpredictability and uncertainty within many of Otago's small businesses was hindering economic growth and confidence, Otago Chamber of Commerce chief executive John Christie said yesterday.
Airline's owners aiming high
Airline's owners aiming high
Mainland Air's new owners, Phil and Shirley Kean, have some ambitious plans for the Taieri-based company and they have had a few years in the industry to know what will and will not work.
Businesses urged to try harder
Businesses urged to try harder
A determined effort was needed by Otago businesses to move up the economic scoreboard, Otago Chamber of Commerce president Peter McIntyre said yesterday.
A2 faces increased spending
A2 faces increased spending
Milk producer A2 confirmed at its annual meeting it would probably face a period of increased spending as it invested in the infant formula roll-out, Craigs Investment Partners broker Peter McIntyre said.
AgResearch stoush continues
AgResearch stoush continues
The political stoush over Invermay's future between Dunedin North MP David Clark and Dunedin-based list MP and Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse continued this week.
Immigration rises again
Immigration rises again
The pace of immigration continued to increase for the third month in a row in October, the highest monthly inflow since June 2003, Statistics New Zealand figures show.
MP philosophical
MP philosophical
Finance Minister Bill English was philosophical when asked yesterday about his decision to retire as Clutha-Southland MP next year after representing the large electorate for 24 years.
Tax relief for Ponzi overpayers
Tax relief for Ponzi overpayers
Investors who lost all their money in the failed Ross Asset Management (RAM), which has been labelled New Zealand's largest Ponzi scheme, might yet get back some of the money they paid in tax.
Repayment of debt minister's goal
Repayment of debt minister's goal
Finance Minister Bill English will stand as a list-only candidate for National in next year's election. But he told business editor Dene Mackenzie there was plenty of work to do before he thought of life after politics.
Dunedin North extended north
Dunedin North extended north
The Labour stronghold of Dunedin North will have its boundaries shifted northwards as far as Herbert and inland past Dunback, if proposed electorate boundaries are confirmed.