Global digital platforms may have the potential for harm, but competition regulation isn't necessarily the right tool for addressing them, a visiting academic says.Concerns about the size of some platforms – which include Google,... Source: NZ Herald Business News
Former Prime Minister Dame Jenny Shipley and other directors of failed national builder Mainzeal Construction have lost an attempt to reduce financial penalties.The High Court at Auckland rejected the case brought by Jennifer Mary... Source: NZ Herald Business News
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has called for "holistic, dynamic reforms" to address the online dominance of digital behemoths such as Google and Facebook.A 600-page report, released last week, makes 23 recommendations... Source: NZ Herald Business News
Travellers were put through extra screening checks after a missing piece of cutlery raised security fears at Queenstown Airport today.International passengers were asked to go through security a second time, because of what the... Source: NZ Herald Business News
For decades, Fairfax County's government has been a portrait of decorum - making the abrasive, in-your-face style of its relatively new top bureaucrat stand out.County Executive Bryan Hill told the schools superintendent he should... Source: NZ Herald Business News
"It is quite a sexy new industry, there are a lot of people who are interested."Economic Development Adviser for Rangitikei District Council, Gioia Damosso is working to promote the hemp industry in her region."Obviously in the... Source: NZ Herald Business News
At the moment it's a blink and you'll miss it change, but a subtle alteration to KFC in Australia could have an impact of mega bucket proportions to the takeaway chain worldwide.A branding blast from the past is making a comeback... Source: NZ Herald Business News
A Dutch company trying to get its methane-slashing innovation into the hands of Kiwi farmers says it's hit a roadblock with New Zealand's regulations.Methane emissions from livestock like sheep and dairy cows account for around... Source: NZ Herald Business News
Fund manager Milford Funds pulled in $73.48 million in management fee income for the year to March 2019, a 20 per cent increase on the previous year and more than double what it was earning five years ago.Financial statements filed... Source: NZ Herald Business News
US authorities are investigating possible insider trading and securities fraud connected to a company previously associated with expatriate New Zealand businessman Eric Watson and former Lion boss Julian Davidson.According to a... Source: NZ Herald Business News