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NZ dollar falls on political jitters, Aussie CPI

NZ dollar falls on political jitters, Aussie CPI

By Rebecca Howard Oct. 25 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar fell further against the greenback, weighed by ongoing political jitters and weaker-than-expected Australian inflation data. The kiwi was trading at 68.88 as at 5:15 pm from 69.02 cents as at 8am in Wellingto...

Rebecca Howard 25 Oct 2017
Business wants fair pay too, says Ardern

Business wants fair pay too, says Ardern

By Pattrick Smellie Oct. 25 (BusinessDesk) - Most businesses support a “fair set of employment policies” despite the opposition voiced by some business leaders to the new government’s plans to raise the minimum wage and pursue a new style of Fair Pay Agreements, Prime Minister...

Pattrick Smellie 25 Oct 2017
National Party loses copyright battle with Eminem, must pay $600k

National Party loses copyright battle with Eminem, must pay $600k

By Sophie Boot Oct. 25 (BusinessDesk) - The National Party has lost its copyright infringement court battle with US rapper Eminem over the unauthorised use of the rapper's 'Lose Yourself' song in a 2014 election campaign advertisement. Earlier this year, the Wellington High...

Sophie Boot 25 Oct 2017