ANZ Bank’s proposed sale of UDC Finance could mean a dramatic drop in credit quality for retail investors who owned almost $1.6 billion in UDC debentures at the end of September.

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The rate of annual house price inflation abated slightly in December, but is still running at nearly double the long-term average.

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Seldom does the absence or presence of codes of conduct attract so much attention as when they are highlighted for being grossly inadequate.

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There have been few signs yet of a backlash to today’s announcement that prominent New Zealand businessman Chris Liddell has been given a key role in the new Trump administration.

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The country’s biggest meat processor is not ruling out further closure of plants this year, as it aims to bounce back from the brink of receivership.

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Inflation pressures may be starting to build, according to the latest quarterly survey of business opinion.

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A British study has found “a material disconnect” between the amounts chief executives are paid and the amount of value created by the companies they run.

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Hellaby Holdings’ board has bowed to the inevitable and is now recommending shareholders accept Bapcor’s $3.60 per share takeover offer.

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The Veritas board does not have a good understanding of the grocery market and this led to Nosh’s demise, a retail expert says.

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Healthcare Partners’ bid to take its stake to just above 50% doesn’t appear to be gaining any traction.

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