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Electricity buyers on the spot

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Pukaki hydro project, Mackenzie District. 

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Bought electricity at spot prices? Well that money-saving option may backfire over the state of South Island lake levels.

Nine years of National Budgets

Steven Joyce delivered his first budget, but the ninth in a row by a Finance Minister from the National Party.

Government spending is increasing, but as a share of the country's output it continues to fall.

Fight to retain loading zone

Sole Bar and Bistro owner Judith Tabron says loading zones are vital to the operation of her business.

A proposal to replace an inner city loading zone with a cycleway has not gone down well with Viaduct businesses.

Wage growth not 'hot': PM

Significantly higher construction industry wages will flow through to the rest of the economy.

Bill English will believe skill shortages exist when wages are significantly increased.

Ross Asset 'compromise' upheld

The Supreme Court ruling has implications for many investors who were stung by David Ross' massive fraud.

Investor told to repay some of nearly $1m he withdrew before fraud was uncovered at the firm has his appeal dismissed.

$1.6b road a 'few weeks away' video

The $1.6 billion tunnel was originally set to open in April.

NZ's biggest-ever roading project could finally open next month, bringing relief to Auckland motorists.

Chart: Marlborough houses

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Do more people prefer to build a new house or renovate an existing one?

Rocket didn't quite reach orbit video

Rocket Lab has made it to space.

Rocket Lab made NZ the 11th country to launch into space, but its first test rocket but fell short of orbit.

Budget boost for burglary victims video

The Government has announced plans to help repeat burglary victims secure their properties.

With Kiwis unsatisfied about how few burglaries are solved, Government will help provide locks and security lights for up to 14,000 homes.

Budget's family package - by the numbers video

Finance Minister Steven Joyce presents his Budget to the House.

The typical working New Zealand family will get $26 a week out of this Budget - an election-year affair that's being called a bribe 8 years in the making. Here's the breakdown of what's in it for you.

Trade Me pulls Sheeran tickets

Ed Sheeran fans won't be able to buy tickets to his New Zealand shows on Trade Me.

Tour managers have found a loophole and say ticket scalpers are "basically selling air".

Tax clampdown to yield $250m

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Estimate of the extra amount multinationals will pay is probably 'conservative', says Steven Joyce.

$2b package to boost incomes video

Joyce's maiden Budget had a much-anticipated family incomes package as the centrepiece.

Tax cuts and entitlement boosts give an average $26 per week more to 1.3m families.

Budget 2017: Business leaders react

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Budget has 'something for everyone', including something to complain about, reaction suggests.

Budget taxing for SMEs

Icehouse chief executive Andy Hamilton says not reducing taxes will make it harder for SMEs to compete international.

The strong economy was an opportunity to invest in the future of SMEs.

NZ's prisons bulging

Christchurch Men's Prison, which has a muster of almost 1000 sentenced prisoners and remand prisoners.

The Budget says it plainly. Our prisons are almost full.

Building boom boosts glass maker

MetroGlass opened a $21.5m new factory in 2015.

Metro Glass made a record volume of glass last year.

Paying debt, rationing lollies

Core Crown net debt is forecast to  fall from 23.2 per cent of GDP to 19.3 per cent by June 2021.

Government focus on putting aside money for a rainy day puts less money in back pockets.

$7.3 million for pipes

The Kawarau Falls Bridge under construction in Queenstown.

The Queenstown Lakes District Council will spend $7.3 million on a new waste water and water main pipelines that were projected to cost $1m.

More money for RNZ

The boost to Radio NZ would ensure it remained "accessible and sustainable".

A controversial funding freeze on Radio NZ has come to an end with an annual $2.8m boost.

The Budget at a Glance

The Government has a particular focus on families in this year's Budget.

Confused by all the numbers from this year's budget? Here's what you need to know.

Argosy's $26m writedown

Jewellery firm Stewart Dawsons left the corner on Lambton Quay and Willis St in December. Argosy has since re-leased it ...

Quake damage at NZ Post HQ may cost up to $50m.

$33m repair bill - owners 'hurting'

Shoddy work signed off by private certifiers has been blamed for a $32.8m repair bill on an Auckland apartment complex, ...

No-one left to sue on heartbreaking Auckland leaky apartment building failure.

Chart: Who's growing grapes?

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Marlborough retains New Zealand's grape growing crown, but by how much?

Infographic: NZ power bills

Do you know how much you pay for electricity each year?

How much are you paying for electricity?

No smooth sailing for Auckland port

Pattrick Smellie says: ''The port has a nasty habit of becoming a lightning rod for negative publicity''.

OPINION: The Government wants Auckland to pay its share on infrastructure. Cue the port sale talks.

Door open for Q'town to seek funds

Tourism Minister Paula Bennett and Queenstown Lakes Mayor Jim Boult discuss government funding to help deal with the ...

Special roading projects, a town centre face-lift and public transport to be considered for additional funding.

Xero rival jumps by $4.3b

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Shares in Intuit leap by more than Xero's entire worth in a few hours.

Uber 'stupidest business in history'

Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer at Magellan Financial Group, Hamish Douglass.

Australian CEO doesn't hold back on ride-sharing company labelling it a "ponzi scheme".

NZ rocket launch on ice

Rocket Lab's test launch has been delayed for a third time.

Up, up and...no way, as Rocket Lab launch delayed again thanks to static charge build-up.

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