Best of 2019: Why old men are triggered by Greta Thunberg

Every year, we trawl through the archives and republish a few of the standout business stories from the last year. This is essentially a mix of the most popular, topical or insightful pieces published in 2019. Here's one that made... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Employees sacked and suspended over 'disturbing' Nazi salute picture

A "completely inappropriate" class photo showing scores of trainees giving an apparent "Nazi salute" is set to end in dozens of job losses.Earlier this month, a picture of US Corrections Academy trainees from the West Virginia Division... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Warning: WhatsApp to stop working on older smartphones

Messaging app WhatsApp has stopped working on a range of dated smartphones today, the company has confirmed.From December 31, WhatsApp, owned by Facebook, will no longer work on Microsoft's Windows Phone and all smartphones running... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Global investments you should have made in 2019

In 2018, seemingly every asset class was a loser. In 2019 it's been the reverse, with opportunities abounding - and some of the biggest winners have come from unexpected corners of the market.This year featured geopolitical flare-ups... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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The most disappointing technologies of the decade: Face computers, space tourism and Juicero

Like most teen years, the past decade in technology started out someplace relatively innocent before growing moody, dark and disillusioned.In 2010, we were excited about new iPhones and finding old friends on Facebook, not fretting... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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New Year Honours: 'Comrade to Companion' Rob Campbell's stark message for business

Rob Campbell has gone from "comrade to companion", getting one of the top New Year honours, and he's not letting business off the hook.The former union leader who became a professional director has a blunt message for his colleagues... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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New Year Honours: Tony Carter, companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit – for services to business governance

One of the country's top businessmen has some advice for aspiring directors.Tony Carter, the former chairman of Air New Zealand, says a career in governance is a fine line between being "sufficiently hands-off" and fulfilling legal... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Sun sets on 'staggering' year for NZX50 share market

New Zealand shares fell, with blue-chip stocks such as Meridian Energy and Auckland International Airport following Australia's market lower.Retirement village operators were stronger as Metlifecare's $1.5 billion takeover offer... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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US-China trade deal hopes push NZ dollar above US67c

The New Zealand dollar pushed through 67 US cents as exporters converted foreign sales proceeds for year-end and on expectations a preliminary trade deal between the US and China will be signed.The kiwi, already at a five-month... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Failed building company Arrow International owes creditors $46 million

The liquidators of Arrow International are working through almost 500 claims from unsecured parties who say they're owed about $46 million from the failed building company.BDO's Andrew Bethell, Andrew McKay and Colin Gower said... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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