BDBDCompaniesCoats says sale of crafts unit set to be completedThe British-based threadmaker announced the sale of its Europe, Middle East and Asia crafts unit for US$10 million ($14.95 million) in February.29 Jul 05:30 PM
BDBDAged careRyman sets 70% growth targetRyman Healthcare plans to increase resident numbers by 70 per cent in the next five years in New Zealand and Australia as it also mulls an ASX listing.29 Jul 05:00 PM
CompaniesUS companies giving out benefits instead of raisesThe annual raise is turning into a relic of the pre-crisis economy as companies turn to cheaper ways to compensate employees.29 Jul 02:00 AM
AgribusinessOverseas investors eyeing dairy farmsInternational investors from Europe, the United States and Australia are likely to consider buying more New Zealand dairy farms, says an expert.28 Jul 05:00 PM
RetailShanton sold to mystery buyerShanton Fashions has been sold to a mystery buyer who wants to remain confidential.28 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and financeC+M civil action dropped by FMAThe parked civil action against convicted directors of Capital+Merchant Finance has been dropped.28 Jul 04:01 AM
OpinionWilliam Pesek: Now the markets are doing the bullyingJust one year ago, it seemed unthinkable that officials in Wellington and Sydney, more typically known for their hawkishness and stubborn independence, would join the global race towards zero.27 Jul 09:33 PM
CompaniesGold is doomed - here's whyA little less than four years ago, the world looked like it was about to end and gold hit an all-time high. Now it has lost its lustre.26 Jul 11:55 PM
BDBDAgribusinessOnion exports drop on increased competitionGermany is the largest export market for New Zealand onions, followed by Indonesia and Japan.26 Jul 11:45 PM
OpinionLiam DannFonterra at crossroadsPressure is building on Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings as the dairy industry faces up to a winter of discontent, writes Liam Dann.26 Jul 09:41 PM
CompaniesReal estate bosses backs buyers registerTop Auckland real estate chief executive Peter Thompson says it's time for a register of foreign buyers in the residential housing market.26 Jul 07:01 PM
OpinionChristopher NiescheWhy Chinese buyers are goodThe reason the Chinese are singled out is because of a handful of well-publicised transactions, writes Christopher Niesche.26 Jul 06:23 PM
Banking and financeSuited-up Daniell plays by the rulesJosh Daniell says he doesn't have any trouble being taken seriously as a millennial running a finance business.26 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionJamie GrayJamie Gray: Crunch time draws nearJamie Gray writes: For Fonterra's farmers, investors and employees the severity of the dairy downturn will become clear early next month.26 Jul 05:00 PM
CompaniesComvita CEO stepping downBrett Hewlett announced at the company's annual shareholders meeting today that he will be step down in March 2016.23 Jul 02:30 AM
Banking and financeBNZ tips dairy price recoveryBNZ has lowered its 2015/16 milk price forecast for Fonterra but says it expects dairy prices to recover late this year.22 Jul 05:00 PM
CompaniesNZ rising in global reputationNew Zealand has increased its ranking to seventh in a list assessing the reputations of 55 countries. Last year it was eighth.21 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionMark Lister: Gold optimists on riseGold prices have been weak lately, recently falling below US$1100 ($1516) an ounce for the first time since 2010, writes Mark Lister.21 Jul 05:00 PM
CompaniesGold price plunges - Kiwis hold onGold prices have plunged to a five year low, but a local expert says Kiwi investors will hold out until prices lift again.20 Jul 11:30 PM
CompaniesChina share crash rattles investorsThe conventional wisdom is that the recent crash in share prices will not have a big impact on China's economic growth but HSBC's co-head of Asian economic research is not so sure.20 Jul 05:00 PM
RetailThe disrupters: Retail tech shake-upDisruption is the better, sexier, more efficient and exciting way of doing things that are taken for granted, says Vend chief executive Vaughan Rowsell.20 Jul 05:00 PM
CompaniesMarkets forecast cash rate cutThe markets regard it as virtually certain the Reserve Bank will cut the official cash rate from 3.25 to 3 per cent on Thursday and they will focus instead on what the accompanying comments signal....19 Jul 05:00 PM
CompaniesProfits up despite Mad Butcher woeVeritas, owner of the Mad Butcher chain says it expects profits to rise, despite tough times for some of its independent store owners.17 Jul 01:55 AM
Banking and financeThieving financial adviser sentencedAndrew Hrothgar Robinson has been sentenced to six years in jail this morning for stealing more than $3 million.16 Jul 10:00 PM
CompaniesWhy the knives are out at Mad ButcherIt's one of our best known retail chains, but for the Mad Butcher, these are challenging times. Christopher Adams investigates.16 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionStock Takes: NZ bourse likely lure for ChinaThe Chinese market crash and new rules combine to make investors look further afield.16 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeCash rate could go as low as 2pcReserve Bank may take interest rates to a new record low by October.16 Jul 04:06 AM
