Sir Michael Cullen: KiwiSaver should be mandatory

KiwiSaver architect Sir Michael Cullen says the scheme should be made compulsory to prevent widening inequality at retirement.But Finance Minister Steven Joyce says the Government won't be forcing people to sign up to the scheme... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Boeing unveils a drone capable of landing on an aircraft carrier, as Navy competition heats up

Boeing recently offered a first glimpse of its newest military aircraft, a large, stingray-shaped drone it hopes will win an intense Navy competition to build an uncrewed aircraft capable of landing on an aircraft carrier.Drones... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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A look at the year of bitcoin

Bitcoin came into its own this year. The digital currency - which was created nearly nine years ago - became a high flying investment vehicle, prompting much discussion about its existence, how to capitalise on its rise and the mania... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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US stocks mount milestone-shattering run in 2017

Taken a look at your stock portfolio lately? It's a good bet it's racked up solid gains this year.Wall Street has taken stock investors on a mostly smooth, record-shattering ride in 2017. The major stock indexes are closing in on... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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New Year Honour: Dame Denise L'Estrange-Corbet

Denise L'Estrange-CorbetTo be a made a dame companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit When Denise L'Estrange-Corbet received an official-looking letter in the mail her first reaction was, "Oh God, what have I done now and how... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Huge crackdown on bitcoin

The South Korean government has announced it will soon force people to trade bitcoin under their own names.The announcement was made earlier this week in a bid to control speculation, following an unprecedented surge of interest... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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New Year Honours: Frances Valintine, founder of Tech Futures Lab, appointed Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit

Frances Valintine wants all New Zealanders to be ready for a digital future."For over 20 years I felt that I was a bit of a lone wolf, slowly trying to change the conversation, looking at the future of work and the future of capability... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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$123 million for the priciest 9 homes in 2017

Swimming pools in living areas, cliff-top sites near the city and gated properties fit for stately English manor homes are features of the most expensive homes sold in New Zealand this year.The list, compiled by Nick Goddall, head... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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SkyWest flight makes emergency landing in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE (AP) — SkyWest Airlines says a flight from Iowa to Detroit made an emergency landing in Milwaukee after a sudden loss of cabin pressure.SkyWest spokeswoman Marissa Snow told the Journal Sentinel that the plane carrying... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Markets Right Now: Stocks open slightly higher

The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local):9:35 a.m.Stocks are edging higher in early trading on Wall Street on the final trading day of the year.Consumer products companies were posting gains in early... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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