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Supreme Court rejects Wellington Airport's runway extension appeal

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...

Paul McBeth 21 Dec 2017
NZ dollar gains in holiday trading as revisions show economy on stronger track

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...

Rebecca Howard 21 Dec 2017
YEAR IN REVIEW: NZ stocks head for best year in five, may struggle to repeat gains in 2018

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...

Sophie Boot 21 Dec 2017