Two pending decisions - one from the Supreme Court and the other from the Court of Appeal - could hugely alter how claims are made from insolvent companies by creditors and liquidators - as both compete for the same cash.
National petrol pump prices have dipped below $2 per litre for the first time in two and-a-half years, as global supply outweighs demand and oil has slipped below $US70 ($NZ89.85) a barrel.
Most of $8 million the Government is putting into mineral, and oil and gas geotechnical studies will be spent on aerial aeromagnetic surveys, including more over Otago.
Dunedin's listed Scott Technology has bought an Australian robotics company for $A13 million ($NZ14 million), and is considering a capital raising from shareholders early next year.
House asking prices have hit a record average of $497,840 across the country, underpinned by the Central Otago Lakes region which recorded a 12%-13% surge in both price expectations and listings.
The crucial farm gate milk price payout could be slashed by as much as $1 per kilogram by Fonterra next week, after another decline in the fortnightly global dairy trade auction.
Victims of jailed fraudster John Milne are holding out hope they may be able lodge compensation claims through two fidelity funds run by the Law Society.
Proposed changes to the Resource Management Act - to promote economic growth in the provinces by mining - have been welcomed by Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ).
Business confidence lifted in November, with more than 30% of companies optimistic about their prospects and more than 40% expecting an improvement.
Pacific Edge has revealed crucial revenue growth topping $1.59 million for its first-half trading, more than tripling its entire revenue of the previous full-year result - but with a twist.
Eighteen international student pilots left in the lurch by the receivership of Tauranga-based Heli-Pro have chosen Mainland Aviation College at Dunedin International Airport to complete their studies.
October's 40% plunge in exports to China - led by dairy produce - has delivered a larger than expected trade deficit of $908 million, representing 23% of exports.
Disgraced and bankrupt former Dunedin lawyer John David Milne has been sentenced to eight years and one month's jail for stealing $2.8 million of entrusted funds.
An Otago victim of former Dunedin lawyer John Milne says his retirement plans are ''financially crippled'' .
Shares in childrenswear retailer Pumpkin Patch plunged to a record low for the past seven and a-half years, trading at 26c yesterday.
On the eve of delivering its half-year financial report, Dunedin cancer diagnostic company Pacific Edge has announced it will be granted another crucial patent protection, under the European Union umbrella.
Childrenswear retail chain Pumpkin Patch has warned if Christmas trading does not match expectations, it was at risk of breaching its banking covenants.
A Commerce Commission decision on a proposed takeover of Acurity Health Group by Connor Healthcare has been delayed from this Friday until December 12.
Heartland Bank has posted an unaudited after-tax profit of $9.8 million for its three-month trading to September, and remains on the acquisition trail.
The Otago branch of the Institute of Directors was briefed recently on wide-ranging changes to the Financial Markets Conduct Act that affect ways capital is raised for companies. Senior business reporter Simon Hartley looks at the changes with Financial Markets Authority chief executive Rob Everett.
