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Supreme Court rejects Wellington Airport's runway extension appeal
By Paul McBeth Dec. 21 (BusinessDesk) - The Supreme Court has batted away Wellington International Airport's appeal to allow a shorter runway safety area than what pilots insist is needed, saying the Civil Aviation Authority went about its decision-making the wrong way in sign...

NZ dollar gains in holiday trading as revisions show economy on stronger track
By Rebecca Howard Dec. 21 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar gained after revised figures showed the economy on a stronger-than-expected growth track, adding to the prospects of a rate hike sooner than the Reserve Bank has flagged. The kiwi rose to 70.07 US cents as at...

YEAR IN REVIEW: NZ stocks head for best year in five, may struggle to repeat gains in 2018
By Sophie Boot Dec. 20 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand's benchmark stock index is headed for a 22 percent gain this year as investors chased growth stories ranging from infant formula to technology and tourism. Headwinds may prevent a repeat in 2018. The S&P/NZX 50 Index hit a...