Fairfax Media and TVNZ in video content tie-up

Fairfax Media and TVNZ in video content tie-up

By Edwin Mitson May 2 (BusinessDesk) - Television New Zealand and Fairfax Media have signed a deal to show news video made by the state broadcaster on the Stuff website and mobile apps.  The agreement will come into force later this week, on May 5. The two businesses will s...

Edwin Mitson 02 May 2016
Income cap for second-chance KiwiSaver access lifted

Income cap for second-chance KiwiSaver access lifted

By Edwin Mitson April 28 (BusinessDesk) - People who have previously owned a home will able to access their KiwiSaver funds to buy again under changes aimed at assisting so-called 'second chance' buyers who may be coming back from a major setback in their professional or perso...

Edwin Mitson 28 Apr 2016
Kirkcaldie's board ups ante in fight with Brierley over department store's remains

Kirkcaldie's board ups ante in fight with Brierley over department store's remains

By Edwin Mitson April 27 (BusinessDesk) - Kirkcaldie & Stains' board has emphasised the prospect of an increased payout to shareholders as it urges them to reject an increased bid for the department store's remains by veteran corporate raider Ron Brierley.  Brierley raised...

Edwin Mitson 27 Apr 2016
Uber and taxis to be covered by same regulations under Transport overhaul

Uber and taxis to be covered by same regulations under Transport overhaul

By Edwin Mitson April 21 (BusinessDesk) - An overhaul of the way taxis and private hire companies operate has been set out by Transport Minister Simon Bridges in response to the rise of ride-sharing companies such as Uber.  Under the proposals, both taxis and Uber-like serv...

Edwin Mitson 21 Apr 2016