Retailers are warning insurance hikes in the wake of ram raids and other crime could force many out of business.

Reducing financial risks or upping rewards for investors and companies could make it more attractive to invest in research and development.

An industry panel ruled Transpower breached an industry code in the management of power supplies, and communications with power companies.

Businesses are cutting back on employee perks and rethinking reward policies as times get tougher.

A surge in claims from floods and cyclones will result in a first half loss for insurance company Tower.

A drop in revenue, an increase in expenses and along with provision for bad debts contributed to the fall.

There has been a 20 percent increase in first quarter merger and acquisition activity, which is expected to remain strong, with plenty of buyers in the market.

With figures showing 10 percent of accounts are debt, budget advisors are alarmed at the number of struggling families using the schemes to pay for basic needs.

Ross McCarthy couldn’t catch a wave – so he decided to build one in his backyard, one of the furthest places from the ocean in New Zealand.