It is nearly a year since a massive earthquake sent a devastating tsunami crashing over Samoa’s shores. At least 143 people were killed and more than 4000 displaced. New Zealanders were moved by the disaster and dug deep to help – giving over $20 million.

Wellington, Sept 23 NZPA - Mining exploration company Heritage Gold Ltd is upbeat about gold mining in New Zealand, citing a change in attitude by the Government and a high gold price.

Wellington, Sept 10 NZPA - Rakon Ltd said its earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) this year should be within the $25 million to $30 million range expected by analysts.

Wellington, Aug 16 NZPA - The Public Infrastructure Partnership Fund (PIP Fund) developed by Wellington-based investment firm Morrison and Co is investing in the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) which developed the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Wellington, July 23 NZPA - Relations between Australia and New Zealand are not likely to be damaged following the leak of a diplomatic cable between the New Zealand High Commission and Canberra and the New Zealand Government, says a former diplomat.

By Shabnam Dastgheib and Maggie Tait of NZPA

Wellington, July 16 NZPA - Air New Zealand advised the stock exchange it had not bought any shares in airline Virgin Blue but its statement, made in response to media reports, did not rule out such a move.

Wellington, July 14 NZPA - The Maori Party has kept a low profile over the arrest of anti-whaling campaigner Pete Bethune... until today. Maverick Maori MP Hone Harawira says Mr Bethune is a hero.

Wellington, July 9 NZPA - ING Medical Properties Ltd said its property portfolio value has increased by 3.6 percent, or $10.2 million, over the 12 months to June 30 to $292 million.

Wellington, July 8 NZPA - Treasury and Inland Revenue Department (IRD) were at odds over the Government's decision to cut the company tax rate to 28 percent.