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More Kiwis working beyond pension age
Statistics NZ said yesterday that the population aged 65-plus had doubled since the early 1980s to 635,200 and was likely to double again by 2040.
Retail sales leap in quarter
Consumers turned out in force in the June quarter, with core retail sales rising 2.3 per cent in real terms, the fastest clip since September 2011.
Biofuel venture an 'act of faith'
The investment appeal of biofuels seems clear - growing populations urgently need alternatives to scarce and expensive fossil fuels.
Hospitality sector springs into life
New Zealand's hospitality sector is experiencing an upturn right now but it's too soon to break out the champagne, says an industry spokesman.
Cruise line to lift passenger numbers for NZ
Royal Caribbean is bucking the cruise industry trend this summer and will carry more passengers around New Zealand waters.
Experts: Middle class the winners
New rules for KiwiSaver subsidies to help people buy their first homes will help middle-class couples but will knock out lower-income families.
Nutricia: We will bring back trust
Damage to the brand not yet known, boss says, as rivals report boosted sales on back of infant formula recall.
House prices down, sales up
House prices dipped last month, says the Real Estate Institute, but the number of properties changing hands was up more than 10 per cent from the month before.
Growth tipped for corporate results season
Sharemarket followers can expect to see solid earnings growth from the forthcoming reporting season.
Govt mulls fourth inquiry into Fonterra
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce says the Government is yet to decide whether there will be a separate inquiry into Fonterra on top of one planned .
The view from the Treasury
Treasury officials, it seems, think a lot about inequality these days.
New deal on smelter includes price cuts
Meridian Energy's renegotiated contract with the owners of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter includes lower electricity prices and a potentially more abrupt closure.
Time to reflect on a greying NZ
How best to cope with the long-term budgetary impact of an ageing population is something Treasury Secretary Gabriel Makhlouf is careful not to be drawn on.
Liam Dann: Apology just the start to rebuilding reputation
Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings has apologised to New Zealand but this is just the start and he will need to do more, writes Liam Dann.