SharesFonterra lifts forecast payoutFonterra says its opening forecast farmgate milk price had been set at $7.00 per kg of milk solids for the 2013/14 season - up $1.20.28 May 11:00 PM
OpinionSusan Watson: Small shareholders' rights of control are mostly illusoryIn terms of time spent and where expertise sits, it is rational to leave the running of that business to the board and management, writes Susan Watson.27 May 05:30 PM
CommoditiesOil firm boss to blame for loss of trust, says judgeGreymouth Petroleum director Jim Sturgess must take primary responsibility for the "destruction of trust" between himself and two other board members at the oil and gas company.27 May 05:30 PM
CommoditiesEnvironmentalists appeal against Denniston Plateau decisionA High Court hearing gets underway in Christchurch this morning as environmental groups try more ways to stall mining on the Denniston Plateau.27 May 05:48 AM
CommoditiesNewmont sets mid-2014 start for Correnso mineNewmont Waihi Gold hopes to start work on its controversial $1 billion Correnso underground mine around the middle of next year.26 May 05:30 PM
CommoditiesNo inquiry into Solid Energy collapseAuditor General Lyn Provost says she will not carry out an inquiry into what led Solid Energy to the brink of collapse this year.24 May 04:46 AM
CommoditiesBathurst wins access to plateauBathurst Resources has cleared another hurdle in its struggle to start coal mining on the Denniston Plateau near Westport but still needs the blessing of courts and faces tough market conditions.23 May 05:30 PM
OpinionTamsyn ParkerStock takes: Ryman hitting bubble territory?Ryman Healthcare's share price is making some in the market feel nervous that it is hitting bubble territory.23 May 05:30 PM
CommoditiesDenniston Plateau mine a step closerAustralian mining company Bathurst Resources has passed a crucial hurdle to establishing an open cast coal mine on the West Coast's Denniston Plateau.23 May 02:33 AM
CommoditiesSolid Energy chair fought Govt planSolid Energy ex-chairman John Palmer opposed Treasury's wish to appoint an independent advisor to the company's board last year.21 May 03:05 AM
CommoditiesMining the deep blue frontierWriting in the journal <i>Nature Geoscience</i>, the scientists, backed by the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology, said rare earth minerals had been found in mud on the ocean floor.16 May 05:30 PM
SharesUS hedge fund chief targets Sony shake-upThe US hedge fund manager renowned for shaking up Yahoo! has set his sights on Sony, proposing that the Japanese electronics giant spin off up to 20 per cent of its movie, television and music division15 May 05:30 PM
OpinionStocktakes: Mighty goodLocal market players believe the $2.50 per share price for Mighty River Power is a pretty good result...09 May 05:30 PM
BDBDSharesForeign MRP investors may be enticedMighty River Power stock may be in demand when it lists tomorrow from international buyers who are faced with low yields in their own markets.09 May 02:40 AM
SharesMighty River price hit by power policyMighty River Power shares will cost $2.50 each, a price the Government says was hit by Labour and the Green's announcement of a controversial power policy.08 May 05:30 PM
CommoditiesMining plan: Locals asking is it me next?A decision granting a company permission to mine beneath the eastern part of Waihi has left those on the other side of town worried they could be next, a residents group says.07 May 05:30 PM
SharesLooking for a win win dealPrime Minister John Key spoke to Fran O'Sullivan about Chinese investor interest in New Zealand following his official visit to China.07 May 05:30 PM
CommoditiesConsent granted for Waihi gold mineConsent has been granted for an underground gold mine under a residential part of Waihi, with a Green MP saying those affected will be devastated by the decision.07 May 03:10 AM
SharesMighty River price fall fearThe controversial Labour-Greens electricity market policy which has knocked 6 per cent off the value of Contact Energy has probably reduced the price the Government will get for Mighty River Power.06 May 07:30 PM
SharesFlight attendant's bullying claim failsAn flight attendant claiming she suffered sexual comments from a drunk passenger and bullying by managers has failed in a personal grievance claim against Air NZ.06 May 12:54 AM
OpinionNick McDonald: Mighty River and owning sharesNick McDonald on a few things to consider before investing in Mighty River shares.05 May 09:30 PM
