SharesRakon answers trading doubtsTechnology manufacturer Rakon has responded to a query from the Shareholders Association regarding an "unusual" rise in its share price in the lead-up to a major announcement last week.12 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: NZOG needs to fork out for Pike RiverIn her judgment against what was in many respects a phantom company on trial, Judge Jane Farish was clear about where the buck should stop, writes Fran O'Sullivan.09 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionFrank Duffield: Compelling reasons to search for untapped resourcesHerein lies the opportunity for NZ, writes Frank Duffield. Its resource base is largely underexplored, and world-scale natural gas discoveries are quite possible.07 Jul 05:30 PM
SharesXero: NZ's biggest listed company?Xero, the Kiwi accounting software provider that's yet to turn a profit, is now worth more than $2 billion.04 Jul 02:40 AM
CurrencyWinklevoss brothers aim to bring Bitcoin to the massesThe Winklevoss twins, the square-jawed entrepreneurs best known for their bitter wranglings over Facebook, have turned their attention to dragging Bitcoin out of the shadows and into the mainstream.03 Jul 05:30 PM
CommoditiesPetrol price set to riseMotorists will face petrol price rises tomorrow, with a three cents a litre government tax increase, pushing total tax on petrol to about 42.7 per cent of the pump price.30 Jun 04:26 AM
SharesSynlait targets infant formula marketInfant formula is clearly where the action is on the international dairy markets.28 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionTamsyn ParkerStock Takes: Ups and down on the NZXIt's been a roller coaster week for the New Zealand share market. The NZX 50 fell more than 1 per cent on Tuesday as the Chinese stockmarket fell to its lowest level in four years amid fears of a credit squeeze slowing its economy.27 Jun 09:30 PM
SharesChinese dairy float for NZXChina's Bright Dairy will retain four seats on the eight-member Synlait Milk board, despite the likelihood it will lose its majority ownership status.24 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionTamsyn ParkerTamsyn Parker: Sky takes a hit, Drury watches penniesSky TV has taken a big hit over the news of losing the rights to show English Premier League football to TVNZ and Coliseum EPL Management, but there appears to be division over the longer-term impact.20 Jun 09:30 PM
CurrencyKiwi drops on Fed signalsThe New Zealand dollar traded sharply lower yesterday in response to a resurgent United States dollar.20 Jun 05:30 PM
CommoditiesPR spin costs Solid Energy $48kWell-connected lobbyists Saunders Unsworth worked with Solid Energy, Treasury and Cabinet Ministers to thwart questions about the company's problems.19 Jun 05:30 PM
SharesBig Tokyo losses spark jitters in EuropeEurope's main stock markets rode out a rollercoaster session after heavy losses in Tokyo on investor fears of central banks pulling the plug on their extraordinary stimulus measures.16 Jun 05:30 PM
SharesXero stock price hits new highShares in cloud-computing software company Xero hit a new high yesterday despite the NZX 50 index having another day in the red.13 Jun 05:30 PM
CommoditiesReport queries Treasury responseAn independent review of events leading to Solid Energy's near collapse has raised questions.11 Jun 05:30 PM
CommoditiesSolid energy showed 'lack of respect' - reportSolid Energy withheld financial information from Treasury when challenged on its business plans in what an independent report says was a pattern of disrespect.11 Jun 05:30 PM
CommoditiesTreasury not fast enough on Solid EnergyAn independent review of events leading to Solid Energy's near-collapse has raised questions over Treasury's response to early warning signs of trouble.11 Jun 12:50 AM
OpinionTamsyn ParkerStock Takes: Market down but good start for SLIThe NZX-50 had a flat day yesterday, barely halting its downward trend which kicked off on May 13 - just days after the listing of Mighty River Power.06 Jun 09:30 PM
SharesMarket tipped to stay volatile on US stimulus worriesThe New Zealand sharemarket is expected to remain volatile over coming weeks as investors take profits amid jitters over the US Federal Reserve turning off its money tap.06 Jun 05:30 PM
