WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. government shutdown (all times local):11:45 a.m.House Democrats are unveiling legislation to reopen the government without money for President Donald Trump's border wall.The House is... Source: NZ Herald Business News

Unconventional sleeping arrangements, beady eyes and slow movements come together in a new New Zealand-produced McDonald's ad that provides a 60-second summary of New Year's Day around New Zealand.Dubbed "The Day After", the campaign... Source: NZ Herald Business News

Farmers has entered the final stage of its pitch for a new advertising partner.The retailer confirmed that it is currently running ad agency conglomerate Clemenger Group through due diligence.It's understood that 99 was the lead... Source: NZ Herald Business News

Stocks were moving higher on Wall Street Monday as investors held out new hope for progress in U.S.-China trade frictions. Health care companies, retailers and technology stocks drove the gains as the market overcame a midmorning... Source: NZ Herald Business News

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City pharmacies won't be allowed to sell cigarettes or other tobacco products starting Tuesday.The Wall Street Journal reports the ban also includes businesses that contain pharmacies, such as supermarkets... Source: NZ Herald Business News

WASHINGTON (AP) — Three confidants of President Donald Trump, including his departing chief of staff, are indicating that the president's signature campaign pledge to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border would not be fulfilled... Source: NZ Herald Business News

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mostly higher Monday in subdued New Year's Eve trading. U.S. futures were higher after President Donald Trump tweeted that he expected to reach a deal to help result trade friction with China after speaking... Source: NZ Herald Business News

Election interference and harmful speech are issues that "can never fully be solved" by Facebook, according to the social media giant's embattled boss. In an end-of-year post on Mark Zuckerberg's own Facebook page, the chief executive... Source: NZ Herald Business News

TOKYO (AP) — Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn will be detained at least through Jan. 11, the Tokyo District Court said Monday, as the once revered auto industry figure faces allegations that have marked a stunning downfall.Ghosn,... Source: NZ Herald Business News

The chief executive of Snapchat has revealed that his own family is subject to strict screen time limits – much like the ones he himself grew up with.Evan Spiegel, who created the popular photo-sharing app in 2011, said that his... Source: NZ Herald Business News