Economy likely to pick up, though pain may linger for some

BALTIMORE (AP) — The U.S. economy will likely resume its steady growth now that the government has reopened, though economists say some scars — for the nation and for federal workers — will take time to heal.Most analysts estimate... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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St Heliers restaurant owner fears deportation after immigration 'error', changes to entrepreneur visa

The owners of a restaurant in St Heliers which had a turnover of $1.6 million last year and employs 26 staff have been denied residency because the business does not add significant benefit to New Zealand, Immigration say.La Vista... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Liam Dann: Living in economic no man's land

COMMENT: I'm struggling with whether or not to buy a new suit.In theory it's time to upgrade - new year and all that. But the old one isn't worn out and as far as I can see the styles haven't moved on.In fact, when it comes... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Q&A: How soon will the federal government get back in order?

WASHINGTON (AP) — With the longest shutdown in U.S. history officially over, here's a look at how the federal government will get back to regular business:___WHEN WILL FEDERAL WORKERS GET PAID?It's unclear at this time. The... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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All Nippon taking reservations for flights on largest jet

HONOLULU (AP) — Japan-based All Nippon Airways has begun taking reservations for flights between Tokyo and Honolulu on an Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger airliner.The airline expects to put its first 520-seat aircraft... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | January 26th, 2019|Business|0 Comments

35 days of disruption, dysfunction and desperation: How the shutdown ended

Finally and suddenly, America had had enough.The drizzle of effects of the government shutdown morphed into a downpour, a winter storm of disruption, dysfunction and desperation that shocked stubborn politicians into action.The... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | January 26th, 2019|Business|0 Comments

Is this Britain's meanest landlord? Property tycoon bans single parents and 'low income' workers

By the Daily Mail's Antonia Hoyle Tears filled Carley Ingram's eyes as she told a police officer how her landlord, Fergus Wilson, had abused her trust. Reporting what she believed to have been a sexual assault was traumatic, but... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | January 26th, 2019|Business|0 Comments

California sues wealthy coastal city over low-income housing

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom used a new law for the first time Friday to try to force a wealthy Southern California coastal city to end its years of opposition to meeting low-income housing goals.Newsom's administration... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | January 26th, 2019|Business|0 Comments

Fewer than half of 26,000 recalled IRS staff report to work

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer than half of 26,000 furloughed IRS employees who have been recalled to work during the government shutdown to handle tax returns and taxpayers' questions have returned to their jobs as of Tuesday, congressional... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | January 25th, 2019|Business|0 Comments

Puck and player tracking coming to NHL next season

Puck and player tracking is coming to the NHL next season.Commissioner Gary Bettman announced the long-expected news Friday during All-Star Weekend in San Jose, California. The league is partnering with German company Jogmo World... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | January 25th, 2019|Business|0 Comments