Mon, 20 May 2013 17:00:34 GMT
 MSN NZ News | Higher airfares on the cards Stuff.co.nz A decision by air traffic control provider Airways NZ to increase its prices has put the state-owned company on a collision course with airlines, who say it is being monopolistic and endangering tourism. Airways has announced it will increase the levies it ... Airlines warn ticket prices will rise with increased levies Airlines claim hike in navigation charges is 'unjustified' Airlines warn a rise in air fares is likely with increased levies |
Mon, 20 May 2013 17:01:00 GMT
 Stuff.co.nz | 'Is it normal?' - then train derails Stuff.co.nz A train screeched through two tunnels and at least three stations before derailing as it approached Wellington railway station. The frightening incident, at 8.14am yesterday, left four passengers injured and caused massive commuter delays. All 26 ageing ... Race to inspect Wellington trains before rush hour Children's screams as Wellington train derailed at peak time Trains taken out of service after derailment |
Mon, 20 May 2013 06:25:51 GMT
Survey shows investor confidence is gaining momentum Channel 9 There are more signs of economic recovery, with a new survey showing investor confidence is gaining momentum. The latest ASB Investor Confidence Survey shows the confidence index has jumped five points during the three months to March. That has ... Investors attracted to shares Investor confidence grows - survey Mighty River debut boosts investor confidence - ASB |
Mon, 20 May 2013 04:52:56 GMT
 Stuff.co.nz | online shopping security Stuff.co.nz Online shoppers in New Zealand say payment security is their biggest concern when shopping online. The results of MasterCard's annual online shopping survey, released today, showed 440, or 88 per cent, of the 500 New Zealanders surveyed said security ... New Zealanders enthusiastic online shoppers - survey Payment security top of mind when Kiwis shop online Kiwis rank security over bargains online |
Mon, 20 May 2013 17:00:38 GMT
 Los Angeles Times | Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer on Tumblr: We Bought Growth Wall Street Journal How does Yahoo Inc. Chief Executive Marissa Mayer justify her company's $1.1 billion purchase of blogging site Tumblr? One word: growth. Ms. Mayer has repeatedly said that growing Yahoo's “impressions,” or the number of Web page views and other ... Yahoo! Hopes to Profit From Tumblr Without Ruining It Tumblr Deal Was a Private Party, With Few Bankers Invited From high school drop-out to billionaire |
Mon, 20 May 2013 07:32:28 GMT
 Newstalk ZB | PM backed departure tax plan New Zealand Herald Prime Minister John Key backed an idea to introduce a departure tax on travellers, which was dumped just weeks ahead of this year's Budget. Mr Key said he initially thought it was a good revenue generating exercise in order to spend on marketing New ... PM wanted to tax everyone leaving Govt dumped departure tax plan |
Mon, 20 May 2013 08:58:07 GMT
 Stuff.co.nz | Emergency demolition of Christchurch hillside mansion New Zealand Herald A former hillside mansion which once commanded one of the most priceless views in Christchurch has been demolished in an emergency operation today after fears it could topple down a cliff. Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (Cera) officials were ... Emergency demolition for red-zone cliff top house House perched on cliff deemed too unsafe CERA busts down dangerous Redcliffs home |
Sun, 19 May 2013 22:30:40 GMT
PM defends petrol tax increases TVNZ The funds generated from the increase in petrol taxes will pay for public transport and roading projects throughout New Zealand, the Prime Minister says. Parliament passed a Bill on Saturday which means that petrol tax will increase by three cents a litre, each ... No formula for extra roading money Petrol tax increase criticised |
Mon, 20 May 2013 17:00:35 GMT
 Stuff.co.nz | Court upholds Hubbard farm ruling Timaru Herald The Court of Appeal has ruled on the dissolution of a $60 million Ealing dairy farm caught in the aftermath of Allan Hubbard's death. In a decision released yesterday, the Court of Appeal upheld a High Court decision that a Western Australian businessman ... Court rules on Hubbards' share |
Mon, 20 May 2013 04:52:54 GMT
 3News NZ | Independent Liquor buys the Mill Stuff.co.nz Nationwide liquor store chain The Mill, launched in New Plymouth in 1993, has been sold to Independent Liquor. Independent Liquor said today it had reached an agreement to purchase The Mill, a chain of 35 liquor stores nationwide, for an undisclosed sum. Independent Liquor buying out The Mill Independent Liquor purchasing The Mill Independent Liquor confirms The Mill purchase |