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Auckland Airport says it's gaining momentum.
It's reported a four percent increase in revenue in its half-yearly results.
The airport says that lift in revenue is being driven by a two percent increase in passenger numbers to 9.6 million.
Chief Executive Carrie Hurihanganui says there's still more work to do - since numbers still haven't caught up to pre-pandemic levels.
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Less confusion over a drink at the local club, as options increase for serving alcohol.
Currently, local sport clubs, RSAs and community clubs can only serve alcohol to members and their guests.
The Government's today announced clubs can now choose to stick with their current license or apply to serve the wider public - like a restaurant or bar.
Clubs NZ CEO, Lucy Waterreus, says many people didn't know these restrictions exist.
"You might have someone that decides to pop into their local club, support a community event - only to discover they actually can't be served."
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The new Reserve Bank Governor is standing by the first OCR decision she's overseen - keeping the cash rate at 2.25 percent.
Anna Breman said the Bank isn't happy with inflation being at 3.1 percent, but it's likely it will drop later in the year.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further.
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An improving financial situation for one of our largest companies, Fletcher Building.
It's announced half-year results, weeks after agreeing to sell off its construction arm.
The company's confirmed a half-year loss of $11 million - compared to a loss of $134 million in the year before.
Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton unpacked the reactions.
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Telecommunications company Spark's mobile and broadband businesses delivered some revenue growth over the first half, contributing to an 83 percent increase in net profit.
The company is reporting a net profit after tax of $64 million, compared with $35 million from a year ago.
Spark CEO Jolie Hodson says the company's still recovering, but there's clear signs things could go up.
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