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Survey shows investor confidence is gaining momentum
May 20, 2013 - 6:21pm
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 lifted it to levels last seen at the end of 2010.
The ASB says a rising confidence in public shares has contributed to an optimistic mood. ›read more
Forest & Bird calls for ban extension on set-netting
May 20, 2013 - 6:13pm
Forest & Bird has called for an immediate extension to a ban on commercial and recreational set-netting by Otago Peninsula.
The call follows the release of an international review that shows set-nets kill more than 400,000 seabirds internationally every year. ›read more
Harp Soloist performance poised to steal the show
May 20, 2013 - 11:40am
Surge in business electricity costs highlights need
May 17, 2013 - 7:52pm
The Greens say new figures showing a surge in electricity costs for business highlight a need for New Zealand Power.
New Zealand Power is a plan by Labour and the Greens to establish a single electricity purchasing body to control prices.
The party was responding to the Producer Price Index, that showed electricity and gas input prices to producers rose by 15% in the March quarter. ›read more
Social service agency attacks Budget
May 17, 2013 - 7:20pm
Aged care industry continues to show impressive financial results
May 16, 2013 - 6:38pm
The aged care industry is continuing to show impressive financial results.
Ryman Healthcare has announced underlying profit of more than $100 million - up 19% on last year.
The company that opened the Yvette Williams retirement complex on Highgate says shareholders will receive a 19% lift in their annual dividend.
That will translate to 10c a share. ›read more
Your word on if the government is doing a good job
May 15, 2013 - 7:06pm
New St John shuttle being planned
May 14, 2013 - 6:48pm
A new St John shuttle is being planned to bring patients from Invercargill to Dunedin for medical appointments.
The shuttle is worth about $90,000, and is expected to begin service in August.
It will be based in Invercargill, and travel to Dunedin five times a week. ›read more
Good weather means bad news for clothing retailers
May 14, 2013 - 6:44pm
Good weather has been bad news for the rag trade.
New figures show shoppers spent $21 million less on clothing, footwear, and accessories in the March quarter.
That was a 2.4% drop on the December quarter.
Respondents to a Statistics New Zealand retail trade survey noted shoppers were holding off buying winter clothing and footwear. ›read more
Green Party claims attempts to rebalance the economy have failed
May 13, 2013 - 6:41pm
The Green Party claims attempts to rebalance the economy have failed.
An economic report commissioned by the Greens shows employment in the tradable sector is declining, while inflation remains driven by the non-tradable side of the economy. ›read more
Two changes to Highlanders line-up
May 10, 2013 - 6:52pm
Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has made just two changes to the line-up that finally broke through for the team's first win last week.
The Highlanders play fellow cellar dwellers the Kings at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth early on Sunday morning.
Tino Nemani gets his first game since relocating from the Chiefs last season, taking the place of the injured Phil Burleigh. ›read more
Largest democratic event in New Zealand is about to begin
May 10, 2013 - 6:45pm
Nightly interview: Nicola Taylor
May 9, 2013 - 7:18pm
Otago University takes its place in the world
May 9, 2013 - 7:15pm
Otago University is pleased by its placing in world university subject rankings.
Otago is now ranked among the top 100 institutions in the world in 12 subject areas.
These include humanities subjects such as Education, English, Geography and History, Law and Philosophy. ›read more
Home values on the increase
May 9, 2013 - 7:11pm
The value of Dunedin homes appears to be increasing along with those in the rest of New Zealand.
Quotable Value's monthly property index shows an increase nationwide in April.
Values are 4% higher than the previous market peak of late 2007, with a 1.3% increase in the past three months.
That translates to a 7.1% increase in the last year. ›read more
Employment rate increases
May 9, 2013 - 6:58pm
New Zealand's employment rate rose to 63.7% in the March quarter.
That figure is up from 62.7% in December.
Unemployment fell to 6.2% down from 6.8%.
Statistics New Zealand says the result is 38,000 more people employed as the labour market improves. ›read more
Organiser hopes to help deal with labour market issues
May 3, 2013 - 9:42pm
Representative says it's time to move on
May 3, 2013 - 7:01pm
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