The New Zealand Malt Whisky Company expects to decide by the end of the year where to build a $1.7 million distillery - either in Dunedin or Oamaru.

Alan Bollard's announcement that he will not seek a third term as Reserve Bank governor will trigger speculation both about who might succeed him and about possible changes to the policy targets agreement between Government and governor.

A $19 million project to revamp Titirangi's Lopdell House, strengthen its frame and build a carpark and art gallery next door, has won Auckland Council backing.

When it comes to pharmaceutical markets the United States is the promised land with pill-popping Americans consuming more prescription drugs than any other nation.