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NZ sharemarket down 1.13% for the week
The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 11,796.21, down 39.83 points or 0.34%.
Two new judicial appointments
Attorney general Judith Collins reveals new judges for high court and court of appeal.
Fast-track ‘stakeholders’ list released
Major corporates including Carter Group and Fonterra are on the list.
Boosting rural growth with innovation
Productivity and sustainability go hand in hand for the rural sector
Auckland's new "Midtown" taking shape
5-star hybrid workspaces, combined with the City Rail Link, are creating a revitalised inner-city zone designed to motivate workers back to the office.
