Matthew Hooton: Move on Winston Peters, your time is up

COMMENT: Many tough things have been said about Winston Peters and NZ First over the years.While other parties have dabbled in populism, protectionism and xenophobia, only NZ First has them at the core of its brand.Following... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Former US ad man calls for Mark Zuckerberg's resignation

COMMENT: One of the world's most prominent critics of advertising and online media has called for the resignation of Mark Zuckerberg for mismanaging Facebook's business. Former adman turned industry provocateur Bob Hoffman told... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Air New Zealand goes head to head with Korean Airlines on Seoul route

Air New Zealand is pitting itself against a direct competitor with flights to Seoul in South Korea, which could help revive the sagging inbound market and reduce fares on the route.Korean Airlines flies non-stop up to seven times... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Capital gains tax: What will it mean for your property?

In the final of a five-part series on the effects of a capital gains tax, ANNE GIBSON looks at what it could mean for property. Status quo Profits on selling property are generally untaxed. If you buy a rental, and later sell... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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NZ economy 'quietly losing steam' – ANZ survey

ANZ's Business Outlook Survey for March showed the New Zealand economy is "quietly losing steam", the bank said.The bank said "headline" business confidence fell 7 points in the month and a net 38 per cent of respondents reported... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Chorus move threatens to push up broadband pricing by $40/month, Vodafone claims

Telecommunications bosses are fuming at Chorus' proposed price to unbundle its network - or open it up so internet retailers can get more control over the services they offer, and how they're priced to the public.Vodafone says it... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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'$41m farce': What a 14-year divorce looks like

It was Australia's longest, messiest and most expensive divorce.The 14-year saga involved more than 700 documents, a "vast number" of hearings, 61 separate judgments, 16 law firms and more than A$40 million ($41.7m) in legal fees.But... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Bella Vista: More details about council's closed-door remediation decision revealed

Along with the 21 properties in the failed Bella Vista development, Tauranga City Council also bought a neighbouring section.The council paid $290,200 for 1 Aneta Way, which was part of the Bella Vista subdivision but was vacant... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Facebook says it will now block white nationalist, white separatist posts

Facebook is extending its ban on hate speech to prohibit the promotion and support of white nationalism and white separatism.The company previously allowed such material even though it has long banned white supremacists. The social... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Northland rail line may reopen – 'the best thing that could ever happen to Northland'

Government ministers will learn within weeks whether proposals to re-open Northland's partly mothballed railway and build a new rail spur to Northport stack up economically.Officials have been working on a business case for upgrading... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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