Business

The transport software company saw a major accounting write-down in its North American assets, which didn't deliver to expectations.

The company's total unit sales rose 5 percent to 271 units, including 161 care suites and 110 independent living units.

A surprise reversal on high beef tariffs has been a welcome relief for farmers, but with Donald Trump in the White House, celebrations are muted

The annual Director Sentiment Survey indicated 55 percent of directors thought the economy would improve over the next 12 months.

Dairy prices fell for the seventh time in a row, with butter falling the most. Audio

A wind storm on 23 October cut power to tens of thousands of homes, tore off roofs and downed trees and fences.

Some locals back the plan, but others are worried it could change the character of their village. Audio

The business is the largest generator of revenue and profit in Australian.

An asbestos removal company boss says he's been flooded with calls from emotional parents and schools wanting help. Audio

The company did manage to lower its debt from $9.7m down to $5.5m at the end of September.

It was a record first-half result for the car dealer and financier as its loan book grew strongly, while margins also improved, despite subdued consumer demand.

The Kiwi has been struggling against Australia's, Britain's and China's currencies.