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Building consents show new apartments well down in November

Big drop in new dwellings consented but stats are volatile.

Boeing blowout: What went wrong with 737 Max jets - and what happens now?

FT: Boeing faces a massive battle to restore passenger confidence in the Max family.

Jaimee Lupton on running TikTok’s most popular haircare brand

The Monday Haircare co-founder says this year has brought successes as well as challenges.

Airline capacity nears pre-pandemic levels, sustainable fuel still an issue

Four years after Covid-19 devastated air travel, sector is close to full recovery.

How a Post Office drama galvanised Britain

Financial Times: TV series sparks outrage over miscarriage of justice.

China Construction Bank's mortgagee sale: 33 units go for $25m+

The bank put places up for mortgagee sale via JLL last year, a sign of repayment distress.

Vaping, swimming pools, live gigs: 2023 sets consumer spending records

Data from ANZ and Worldline showed spending was subdued in December but still set records.

Tesla dethroned as EV sales boomed in final month of Clean Car Discount

An industry boss wants clarity as EV owners get set to pay Road User Charges.

Up or down? What new agency figures tell us about Auckland's housing market

'Median sales price at $1,045,000 was the highest for any month in 2023.' - Peter Thompson

On edge and hoping for a ‘normal year’: Top five retail priorities for 2024

Industry players say 2024 will be a test for businesses and consumers.

Market close: Shares dip as interest rate cut question weighs on investors

Transport stocks were also under pressure after Maersk said it’s avoiding the Red Sea.

Congress leaders reach $2.6 trillion deal on spending

Financial Times: Agreement between Republicans, Democrats comes before funding deadline.

ELE collapse: Owner accuses clients of not paying, Filipino ex-workers sleep in cars

'I urge you to consider the consequences of withholding payment': ELE owner to clients

Boeing again under scrutiny after latest 737 Max problem

New York Times: Alaska Airlines issue follows years of problems with Boeing's aircraft.

Mega $62m apartment repairs: Residents return to high-rise CBD block

Apartments are gradually being handed back by the head contractor, Teak Construction.

Fears deposit insurance could give big banks more market power

Small non-bank deposit takers urge Govt not to make scheme too big and costly.

Activist investors mount record number of attacks against companies

Financial Times: More shareholders are picking proxy fights with businesses.

Diana Clement: How to spend nothing for a month

OPINION: Avoiding dining out or ditching single-use shopping items are just the start ...