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NZ dollar bounces off four-year low; seen weaker
Economy

NZ dollar bounces off four-year low; seen weaker

By Jenny Ruth Sept. 23 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar rose but remained near a four-year low as optimism for a trade deal between the United States and China fades. The kiwi was trading at 62.74 US cents at 5:05pm in Wellington from 62.58 at 7:45am. The trade-weigh...

Jenny Ruth 23 Sep 2019
Vector urges regulatory change in low-interest-rate environment
Infrastructure

Vector urges regulatory change in low-interest-rate environment

By Victoria Young Sept. 23 (BusinessDesk) - Directors at lines company Vector are pleading for regulatory changes, claiming the low-interest-rate environment is presenting new challenges. Vector won’t give forecasts for next year or issue a dividend until the Commerce Commi...

Victoria Young 23 Sep 2019
Govt moves against surprise Supreme Court 'black hole' tax ruling
Economy

Govt moves against surprise Supreme Court 'black hole' tax ruling

By Pattrick Smellie Sept. 23 (BusinessDesk) - The government confirmed today it will legislate to return the tax deductible status of feasibility study spending after a surprise Supreme Court ruling three years ago up-ended the Inland Revenue Department's advice on the issue....

Pattrick Smellie 23 Sep 2019