Wellington, Jan 28 NZPA - Todd Energy says it has started work on its $65 million LPG plant in Taranaki. Major earthworks commenced today in the first stage of construction at the company's McKee site, 20km southeast of New Plymouth, managing director Richard Tweedie said.

Wellington, Jan 21 NZPA - The NZ dollar got a lift from strong retail sales data today but it did not last for long as the US dollar surged to a four-month high after China reported strong fourth quarter growth.

Wellington, Jan 15 NZPA - Increased spending on petrol and diesel continued to be the main factor as the amount spent using electronic cards rose modestly last month.

Wellington, Jan 6 NZPA - The New Zealand sharemarket ended little changed as general optimism about the global recovery failed to make a difference on the day.

Wellington, Jan 6 NZPA - People feeling good about the economic recovery spent up on looking good and going out in December if figures from electronic payment processor Paymark are anything to go by.

Wellington, Dec 7 NZPA - TrustPower Ltd has named Vince Hawksworth, currently chief executive of Hydro Tasmania, as chief executive. Mr Hawksworth will start in April next year. He is also a former general manager, retail of Genesis Energy.

Wellington, Nov 25 NZPA - The National Property Trust lifted its half year distributable profit 1.5 percent to $4.85 million, despite having a smaller portfolio than a year ago.

Wellington, Nov 19 NZPA - DNZ Property Fund promoted its move to manage its activities internally as it launched plans to raise up to $140 million as part of a proposed listing on the stock exchange.

Wellington, Nov 9 NZPA - A deal unveiled in Australia today will result in a merger of two big players in the life insurance and funds management industries in New Zealand and the loss of the AXA brand here.

Wellington, Nov 9 NZPA - Hallenstein Glasson chief executive Roy Dillon is to step down from the position at the clothing retailer on March 31.