Air New Zealand bans record number of passengers for unruly behaviour

Air New Zealand is cracking down on record numbers of unruly passengers who are verbally or physically abusing staff.The airline has taken action against a growing number of abusive passengers during the past year - including imposing... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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How a uni dropout, earning $7 an hour at Pizza Hut, built a $260m empire

Ahmed Haider was a uni student in Australia struggling on $7.30 an hour at Pizza Hut when his friend tried to convince him to come along to an event.It was for entrepreneurs and there was one big problem – at A$500 ($522) a ticket,... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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HP Business Class Episode 5: Les and Phillip Mills

If there's anyone who knows about the best ways to keep motivated at the gym, it's the father and son behind Les Mills International. The fitness brand was launched by former Olympian Les Mills in 1968, and when his son Phillip took... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Anonymous tip led to Sir Ron Brierley being charged with possession of child porn

An anonymous tip apparently led police to arrest New Zealand businessman Sir Ron Brierley and charge him for alleged possession of child pornography.The 82-year-old was arrested at Sydney Airport on Tuesday as he was about to board... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Westpac confirms class-action lawsuit after Austrac allegations

Westpac confirmed that it has been served with a class action filed by Australian law firm Phi Finney McDonald on behalf of certain shareholders who acquired an interest in Westpac shares between December 16, 2013, and November 19,... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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NZ shares march higher as holiday trading takes hold

New Zealand shares rose to a record close in relatively light trading through most of the day as the holiday season starts to take hold.The S&P/NZX 50 Index increased 68.72 points, or 0.6 per cent, to 11,329.56. Within the index,... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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NZ dollar eases as dairy prices fall, Brexit fears reignite

The New Zealand dollar weakened after a poor dairy auction and after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he didn't want any extension of post-Brexit negotiations with the European Union beyond December 2020.The kiwi was trading... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Australian Antarctic Division is looking for people to work on Antarctica for great wages

About 150 people are needed to fill some of the most adventurous jobs on the planet — at Australia's research stations on Antarctica.It turns out the wages are really good on the frozen continent and New Zealand's citizens are eligible... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | December 17th, 2019|Business|0 Comments

Steven Joyce wins defamation case against National Business Review

Former politician Steven Joyce has won a defamation case against the National Business Review, having obtained a ruling that the business publication and its owner Todd Scott defamed him. The former finance minister did not seek... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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NZ shares play catch up after yesterday's outage

New Zealand shares were stronger as they played catch up from yesterday's late outage, with heavier trading than usual.The S&P/NZX 50 Index rose 34.01 points, or 0.3 per cent, to 11,260.84. Within the index, 28 stocks advanced,... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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