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Jamie Gray
Business Reporter
Business reporter, NZ Herald
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Genesis Energy to use Kupe profits for strategic reset
The power generator has outlined a new strategic plan.
Lodestone, Eastland, fire up solar projects
The switch has been flicked on two North Island new solar power facilities.
Why cheaper cheese prices could be in store for consumers
Cheddar prices tumble at Global Dairy Trade auction.
Ebos Group's pet project is off, shares fall sharply as trading resumes
Ebos had been in a trading halt since last week.
Why mortgage rates could soon be heading down
But it's likely borrowers will have to wait until next year to see some relief.
Mercury Energy's new wind farm to power 20,000 homes
The company has completed stage one of its new wind farm.
Power bill pain: Transpower seeks higher charges to fund $4.7b grid upgrade
Much of the national electricity transmission grid was built between the 1950s and 1970s.
Acquisitions beckon for cashed-up a2 Milk
With $757m in the bank, a2 Milk looks set to build its supply chain through acquisitions.
Stock Takes: Has the market turned after a shocker past couple of years?
The past two-and-a-half years have been a shocker for the sharemarket.
A2 Milk sticks to its earnings outlook, share price jumps
China's slower birth rate weighs on a2 Milk's share price.
ANZ’s Antonia Watson defends $2b plus NZ profit
CEO of country's biggest bank says tough economic conditions lie ahead for NZ.
ANZ's cash profit up 10pc to $2.2b, but net profit falls 7pc
ANZ expects inflation, interest rates to stay high.
Concrete data points to NZ building slowdown
Another fall in concrete production indicates an eventual decline in building activity.
Contact pushes out Tauhara start date
The energy firm is tackling a range of commissioning issues at the geothermal project.
Banking stocks drive NZ sharemarket lower
New Zealand stocks lose some of Monday's gains, driven by weaker banking stocks.
'We know there is more pain to come': Westpac NZ prepares customers for the rocky road ahead
Westpac posts a respectable profit but prepares customers for tougher economic times.
CO2 shortage: Contact Energy’s proposed solution to the bubbles crisis
It's the essential ingredient to keep the bubbles in everything, from lager to lemonade.
Westpac NZ annual profit drops 7pc, says it is well-positioned
The bank reported a net profit of $963 million for September year.
NZ energy likely to change under National-led government
The energy sector is poised for a reversal of the oil and gas exploration ban.
Pushpay insider case results in six-month community detention
The individual was found guilty by a jury in August.
Stock Takes: Can cash-strapped Synlait find a buyer for Dairyworks?
Hopes of a quick sale by Synlait of its Dairyworks business look to be fading.
Meat exporter pins its hopes on India while de-risking China trade
Alliance expects a National-led Government to get an FTA with India over the line.
Market close: NZ stocks down again as AGM confessions disappoint
Freightways shares fell sharply.
Meridian, NZ Wind Farms join forces for $500m project
The 50-50 joint venture will repower and extend the Te Rere Hau wind farm.
Reserve Bank sees risk of increased NZ farmer defaults
Low dairy, meat and forestry prices are coinciding with high operating expenses.
NZ stocks caught in pincer movement as downtrend continues
New Zealand stocks remained boxed in by high interest rates and modest earnings growth.
Market close: NZ stocks buckle, sink to lowest point for 2023
Comments from the US Fed did little to alleviate fears.
Stock Takes: What’s eating Fisher & Paykel Healthcare?
Since June 30, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare's stock has fallen by 14 per cent.
Market close: Geopolitics, high yields drive NZ stocks lower
The S&P/NZX50 index was at 11,135.58, down 85.90 points or 0.77 per cent.
Pressure goes on Fonterra's milk price after strong GDT auction
Dairy prices registered their fourth successive gain at this morning's GDT auction.
NZ dollar drops after softer-than-expected inflation data
Surprise inflation stats lead some to wonder if cash rate cuts are on the way.
Sour mood? a2 Milk, Synlait head to arbitration
A2 Milk and Synlait Milk are going to arbitration over their supply deal.
'Evil' inflation cooled slightly in third quarter
New inflation figure below most market expectations.
NZ dollar firms v Aussie after election, Fletcher Building tanks
Fletcher Building resumed trading today after being in a halt since Wednesday.
Could EVs be the answer when the wind stops blowing?
Electric vehicles could end up benefiting the national power grid.
Market close: Stocks slip as mystery buyer sizes up Sky TV
New Zealand's sharemarket ended weaker despite a rally in Sky TV.
Genesis Energy board, CEO quizzed on soggy share price
Relative underperformance of share price put down to usage of fossil fuels.
Meridian Energy turns 10, seeks offshore wind opportunities
Meridian teams up with Belgian offshore wind developer.
Market close: NZ stocks end flat as investors await Fletcher, election result
Most of the talk in the market was around Fletcher Building.
Fonterra ups milk price forecast to $7.25/kg midpoint
Fonterra upgrade reflects better supply and demand dynamics.
Could El Niño disrupt NZ's agricultural production?
Dramatic temperature swings from climate cycle expected to shake up crucial sector.
Market close: Power companies short circuit rally, take stocks lower
NZ stocks ended weaker as market awaits key US jobs data.
Will the NZ sharemarket do better under a new Government?
How the NZ sharemarket has performed previously when the Government has changed.
NZ meat industry faces challenges as China clears inventory
While market conditions are tough, there's 'a glimmer of positivity' for the future.
Futures points to another big gain in dairy prices
Some dairy gains expected - but is the futures market pricing overcooked?
TradeWindow’s financing under review after nChain misses settlement
TradeWindow says nChain has not paid for shares in the company.
Mortgage pain: Why interest rates are still rising
Bond yields are at the highest point in several years on growing inflation fears.
Window on China: Pockets of opportunity for NZ exporters
Opportunities remain for NZ exporters in the PRC, despite a flat retail scene.
Market close: NZ stocks stage late rebound to end firm
The New Zealand sharemarket clawed back some lost ground today.
Market close: The Warehouse, bond yields drive sharemarket down
The S&P/NZX50 Index fell by more than 1 per cent.
Reserve Bank investigates Geneva Finance unit
Geneva Finance says its insurance arm is being investigated by the RBNZ.
Synlait doesn’t rule out capital raise if asset sale falls through
Cash-strapped Synlait Milk has DairyWorks up for sale.
Synlait reports $4.3m net loss, net debt up 21 per cent
The company had forecast a result ranging from a net loss of $5m to a net profit of $5m.
Danish renewables developer shifts offshore focus to Waikato
The developer is looking at the feasibility of offshore wind power generation in NZ.
Market close: Late surge takes NZ sharemarket higher
For the most part, the market had spent the day battling with higher interest rates.
Stock Takes: Synlait’s big reveal, Fisher and Paykel's investor day
More light will be shed on the state of play with cash-strapped Synlait Milk on Monday.