Personal FinanceBlood and oil: Tragedy stains African moveDriving through Nairobi with blood pouring from a gunshot wound is not what Alan Mountfort visualised when he answered an ad to invest in an olive grove.30 Oct 03:00 PM
Personal FinanceDirectors of PGC plan to bow outChairman of freshly recapitalised Pyne Gould Corporation Sam Maling is to step down shortly, as will three other directors.30 Oct 03:00 PM
BDBDPersonal FinanceSales jump at Briscoes Group, profits heading up alsoBriscoes Group, which owns Rebel Sport, Urban Loft and the Living and Giving chains, says sales are up and second half profits will be "well ahead" of last year.30 Oct 01:30 AM
BDBDPersonal FinanceAkl Airport confirms earnings guidanceAuckland International Airport, the country's major gateway to the world, has kept its earnings guidance amid small gains in total passenger volumes in the last quarter.29 Oct 01:30 AM
TaxLevies may push up airfares: JetstarJetstar warns it could have to push up fares if it is hit with New Zealand safety levies it says it already pays in Australia.26 Oct 03:00 PM
Interest ratesHome loan affordability worst in nearly a yearRising house prices and interest rates have combined to weaken home loan affordability to its worst level since December 2008.23 Oct 04:36 AM
TaxWorking group backs extending PIE tax rate to other investmentsThe Tax Working Group sees merit in extending the 30 per cent PIE regime to the taxation of other forms of investment income.22 Oct 03:00 PM
Personal FinancePyne Gould set to enter NZX top 50 after rights issuePyne Gould Corp's underwriters have picked up 11.3 per cent of a $237 million rights issue.21 Oct 03:00 PM
Personal FinanceFinance firms likely to know more about usNZ wants to follow Australia's decision which give financiers greater access to people's credit histories.20 Oct 03:00 PM
Personal FinanceAMP Capital enjoys the fruits of recoveryInvestment markets are in a "sweet spot" right now as they recover from the global financial crisis, says AMP Capital.20 Oct 03:00 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Securities watchdog part of old boys clubFran O'Sullivan writes that the Securities Commission won't achieve much as long as they persist with a 'limp-wristed' approach.20 Oct 03:00 PM
Personal FinanceSouth Canterbury able to breathe againSouth Canterbury Finance finally lodged a new prospectus yesterday, ending an eight week debenture funding drought.20 Oct 03:00 PM
Personal FinanceNear-empty office tower echoing with investor disquietInvestors in the country's largest listed commercial landlord could see fireworks at the AGM this week.19 Oct 03:00 PM