A Wanaka-based home renovations company plans to open 100 franchises in the US in the next five years.

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Retail software developer Vend has raised $13 million in capital, including a significant investment from Wellington fund manager Movac.

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Tegel is now blaming the chicken glut and last week’s profit downgrade on its Australia-based competitor, Inghams.

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Kevin Roberts on why he joined CricHQ, and they size of the opportunity

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Education provider Intueri has downgraded its profit forecast after its application for an extra $A6 million of funding was declined by Australia’s Department of Education and Training.

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Villa Maria's Nick Picone's top wine picks for the holiday season

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David Cormack on whether Lion's high-risk Lance Armstrong play

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Abano Healthcare’s independent valuation used unrealistic assumptions to boost the outcome, according to Healthcare Partners.

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Wellington City Council has set a "tight" timeframe for the owners of 80 buildings to carry out additional structural checks following the Kaikoura earthquake.

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Almost a third of small to medium businesses (SMEs) are dissatisfied with the speed and reliability of their internet plan, according to MYOB’s latest Business Monitor survey.

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