8 December 2008 - New Zealand Oil & Gas Ltd says its elevation to the NZX15 index is welcome recognition of the company's strong growth and performance.

8 DECEMBER 2008 - Should the First Time Buyer (FTB) wait because they don't have a 20% deposit? "NOT AT ALL!" says Cottle, a Mortgage Adviser & Managing Director of Sable Mortgages in Auckland.

8 December 2008 - Highly sought after industrial land is now available in the new Selwyn Business Park subdivision at Rolleston, 20 minutes from Christchurch on State Highway 1.

8 December 2008 - Christmas is one of the most difficult times for businesses when it comes to cash flow. As well as having to invest in extra marketing, stock, and freight, the festive season also sees a rise in overtime, a big jump in leave payments and extra labour bills for casual staff.

8 December 2008 - ShapeNZ poll reveals quality of life improved by telecommunications

Kiwis believe they are more productive at work and have less of an impact on the environment as a result of mobile phones and broadband at home.

5 December 2008 - Federated Farmers told the One Plan hearing panel in Palmerston North today that farmers had been hopeful, but were disappointed with Horizons' unwillingness to comprise on the Land Chapter of the plan.

5 December 2008 - Today OfficeMax officially opens its environmentally friendly and sustainable head office and distribution centre at Highbrook Business Park, Manukau.

5 DECEMBER 2008 - New Zealand Wool Services International Ltd reports prices at today's auction of 14,965 bales of North Island wool, in Napier, saw sharp price reductions, despite a favourable currency factor.

5 December 2008 - Ethical behaviour and business sustainability through planned corporate responsibility programmes are essential to future business success, New Zealand Post Group Chief Executive John Allen said today.

5 December 2008 - This week, Fairfax Business Publishing (FBP) was formally established to create New Zealand's largest business publishing unit, encompassing The Independent, PC World, Computerworld, CIO, Reseller News, Unlimited magazine and youth publication Actv8.