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BNZ boss elected chair of Bankers' Association
Bank of New Zealand chief executive Anthony Healy has been elected chair of the New Zealand Bankers’ Association for the next financial year.Healy takes on the role today, replacing incumbent Barbara Chapman.ANZ chief executive…
Who's Who in music streaming: Tidal, Spotify, Pandora & more
NEW YORK (AP) ” Since Apple shook up the music world with iTunes a little more than a decade ago, online music has exploded and become the central way many people enjoy and discover music. Internet services such as Pandora and Spotify…
Buffett says he expects to buy more car dealerships
NEW YORK (AP) ” Fresh off buying the nation’s fourth-largest chain of car dealers, billionaire investor Warren Buffett says he expects to buy more dealerships even as a robust auto market makes showrooms more expensive.Sitting on…
How the Dow Jones industrial average fared Tuesday
U.S. stocks ended lower on Tuesday, erasing much of the market’s gain from the day before. The broad decline came as traders seized on the final day of the quarter to do some profit-taking and prune their portfolios.On Tuesday:The…
Ice gas could be huge for NZ – Shell boss
New Zealand’s next energy game changer could be the “super resource” of gas hydrates, says Shell New Zealand chairman Rob Jager.Speaking to the Advantage New Zealand Petroleum Summit yesterday, he said “ice gas” beneath the sea…
The Bryers documents the court didn't see
In the Auckland High Court this month, Mark Bryers named four companies as part of his attempt to portray himself as a consultant for hire rather than a manager or director of an Australian company with some Blue Chip hallmarks.He…
Air NZ axes Tokyo-Christchurch flights
Christchurch Airport and local authorities are disappointed Air New Zealand is ending services from the city to Japan, saying flights were crucial for tourism and getting fresh produce to the lucrative Japanese market.Air New Zealand…
Erceg mother ordered to pay $27,000 in 'wasted' court costs
The mother of Michael Erceg has to pay $27,000 in "wasted" court costs to her daughter-in-law as part of the High Court fight over the deceased liquor magnate's estate.Erceg was the founder of Independent Liquor…
Tesla pushes Japanese suppliers as it seeks battery partners
A Tesla Motors Inc. battery executive courted partners in Japan for its so-called gigafactory, praising local companies for top-notch quality and technology while cautioning against slow decision-making and risk aversion.Japan ranks…