Genesis Energy’s Energy Efficiency Enhancement Project, Huntly e3p, came to life early this week with the first firing of its gas turbine. The first firing was followed today (2 February) by the synchronisation of the 385MW Mitsubishi model M701F gas ...

The following series of articles by Charles Murray were published recently in the Wall Street Journal Editorial Page...

The country’s leading Maori commercial fisheries company, Aotearoa Fisheries Limited, said it intends to play an active role in consultation over the Government’s proposed “shared fisheries” policy.

Aotearoa Fisheries Limited performed strongly for the year ending 30 September 2006 and looks set to deliver a stronger result for the current financial year, the chairman of AFL Rob McLeod told shareholders at the annual meeting at Pipitea Marae in Thorndon, ...

New Zealanders consumed a record 20.6 kg of pork per capita last year, according to the Board’s recently released Annual Report for the year ending 30 September 2006. This represents an increase of half a kilogram per person over the previous ...

The housing market strengthened in the December quarter, according to the Mike Pero Mortgages-Infometrics Property Cycle Indicator (PCI), with the Auckland district leading the way.

Website rankings of the top ten channels in Nielsen//NetRatings' Market Intelligence showing the sites that attract the highest percentage of people under the age of 18 for the week to 28 January 2007.

Full service advertising agency FCB New Zealand has appointed WRC Managing Director David Thomason to the newly created position of Planning Director.

It’s common knowledge that good workplace relations add to the business bottom line.

GSBC has acquired Wallflower in a US$ 20 Million dollar buyout. Wallflower will become GSBC Wallflower. A Dynamic Digital Signage specialist from a standing start four years ago, Auckland based Wallflower has become the largest supplier of DDS in Australia ...

There were 319,000 visitor arrivals to New Zealand in December 2006, the highest number recorded for any month, Statistics New Zealand said today. This is up 4 percent on the 307,100 visitor arrivals in December 2005, and 2 percent more than the previous ...

This week we have seen data released showing improving imports of capital equipment, some easing in construction consents which we believe will reverse soon, continued firm growth in lending, and a rise in consumer confidence. None of the indicators ...

Air New Zealand is surprised at being named in a class action announced in Australia yesterday based on accusations of price fixing in the air cargo market. General Counsel John Blair says the action appears to be yet another attempt by an opportunistic ...

For more than two-thirds of New Zealanders, the lure of living in a converted warehouse reigns supreme, according to new survey findings from allrealestate.co.nz.

Despite Australia often being labelled ‘the lucky country’, it seems Kiwis no longer feel the grass is greener on the other side of the Tasman, according to the latest MasterIndex of Consumer Confidence, released today by MasterCard Worldwide.

Bicycle imports outstripped car imports in 2006, as New Zealand's cycling renaissance continues. Figures from Statistics New Zealand show that cycle imports have jumped almost 40 percent since 2002 with nearly 230,000 cycles imported into New Zealand ...

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) Director-General Murray Sherwin today released the final report by David Oughton into the circumstances associated with the imports of genetically modified corn seeds in late 2006.

Telecom is helping to bring together a celebration of all things ‘Made from NZ’ this Waitangi day, by contributing to the building of a 100ft silver fern on Santa Monica beach.

TeamTalk has invested in a new technology which will massively improve government responses in disasters and national emergencies. The IP-based technology, called P25, allows agencies to talk directly to each other when required, while providing ...

Massey University has been awarded $500,000 by the Tertiary Education Commission to host a New Zealand Synchrotron Support Programme. Professor of Structural Chemistry and Biology Geoff Jameson says the successful application will facilitate New Zealand ...

Question: What happens if you lobby a lawmaker for $4 billion in expenditures for touch-screen voting machines and go back to that same lawmaker two years later asking to dump DREs?

New Zealand IT company Synergy International Limited is changing its name to Fronde Systems Group Limited (Fronde) to support its international expansion and growth. The change takes effect from 1 February 2007.

A lucky player could win up to $8 million on Lotto Powerball this weekend as the summer prize pool heats up, NZ Lotteries Chief Executive Todd McLeay says. With Powerball worth an estimated $7 million, and Lotto First Division worth an estimated $1 million, ...

Tickets are selling fast to ‘Putting on the Ritz’, a fundraiser by the Friends of the Christchurch Arts Festival to support a season of international work in the July Festival. Co-President Sarah Bowman has been delighted with the response – ...

The Wellington Sevens parade would have impeded those citizens indifferent to Darth Vader riding a chopper bicycle – fortunately industrial action had made catching a bus next to impossible anyway so the good people of New Zealand's capital city ...

Thanks to the Asian Events’ Trust, Wellington will celebrate Chinese New Year with four major events in the city, kicking off on Lunar New Year’s Eve, February 17, and ending on March 9. Entry to the events is free.

ACP Magazines’ titles NZ Motorhomes, Caravans and Destinations and Lifestyle Block will start the New Year with new editors. Jill Malcolm takes on the role of NZ Motorhomes, Caravans & Destinations editor this month.

There’s been three weddings, two engagements, and heaps of partnerships. She’s not J Lo. She’s Sasha Madarasz - owner of Two’s Company, an Auckland based dating agency. While she’s told these are good statistics for only having been in business ...

Ever get the urge to stab a cherub? Sasha Madarasz, owner of introduction agency Two’s Company once worked with a girl who had to physically remove herself from reality every Valentine’s Day by flying off to an obscure island to marinate in ...

Who could be the next emerging fashion designer to make the jump from Dunedin to a worldwide label? This is your chance to find out firsthand as tickets for the 2007 Vodafone ID Dunedin Emerging Designer Awards, and Vodafone ID Dunedin main show, ...

Scoop Audio: Scoop's Kevin List delivers his weekly political news roundup on Wellington's Radio Active. This week, National's legacy and John Key get a dusting…

Hastings District Council is asking its staff to take part in Go By Bike Day on 28th February by cycling to work, but for one staff member it is a particularly ‘big ask’.

Big Wednesday has jackpotted tonight, with an American Express Platinum card loaded with $250,000 added to the prizes on offer next week, NZ Lotteries Chief Executive, Todd McLeay says.

There is no better place to woo your loved one this Valentine’s Day, than the unique and lush surrounds of Auckland Zoo, one of Auckland’s most romantic destinations.

The McDonalds’ Teddy Bears Picnic this Saturday (3 February) is going to be a teddy show unlike any seen before, says Christchurch City Council Events Manager Mark Hadlow.

'WIGS ON THE WATERFRONT' sees both drag queens and performance artists spreading their fabulousness around a day of total campness and family fun. Popular MC's Miss Ribena and Miss K will host the day along with guest spots by other celebrities. ...

The sky over North Hagley Park will be ablaze this Monday night (5 February) with the Paul Kelly Motor Company Classical Sparks. Organised by the Christchurch City Council and BeThere.co.nz as part of the 2007 SummerTimes festival, Classical Sparks ...

The One Love 2007 festival organisers today announce the alcohol guidelines for the event, following negotiations with local authorities.

Kiwi brothers Levi Sherwood and Ryan Laskey will now ride together in the Crusty Demons Kiwi Carnage Tour, after rider Michael ‘Chuck’ Norris pulled out of the first three shows due to the imminent and delayed birth of his first child.

The New Zealand wine industry received some good news about Pinot Noir this week, with some of the world’s most influential wine experts predicting a very bright future.