OpinionChristopher NiescheChristopher Niesche: Plague of short-term thinkingChristopher Niesche writes: The jobs and education portal is a mature business in Australia so it has to look for growth overseas, particularly in Asia.23 Aug 09:36 PM
RetailApple raises $2.45b in Aussie bond dealUntil November Apple had sold only US currency bonds but has since expanded its debt issuance to euros, yen, pounds and Swiss francs as well as Aussie dollars.23 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeFinance co. directors enter guilty pleasThe directors of OPI Pacific Finance, which collapsed owing $247m, have pleaded guilty to making untrue statements.21 Aug 03:12 AM
AgribusinessWhittakers unwrapping ChinaAsian markets are developing a sweet tooth, creating export opportunities for Wellington chocolate maker Whittaker's.21 Aug 01:52 AM
OpinionStock Takes: Fireworks in offing at AGMsChapman Tripp is predicting more fireworks than usual during the 2015 annual meeting season.20 Aug 08:05 PM
AirlinesJetstar NZ profitable for the first timeQantas today reported an annual profit of A$557 million, from a loss of A$2.8 billion the previous year.20 Aug 12:55 AM
BDBDCompaniesWall St drops on US rate hike rethinkWall St fell overnight after Fed minutes suggested interest rates may not be lifted next month.19 Aug 07:45 PM
CompaniesNZX stays bullish despite IPO fallNZX boss Tim Bennett remains bullish about the outlook for new sharemarket floats, despite the a lack of listings this year.19 Aug 12:00 AM
BDBDCompaniesTrilogy's shares jump after $37m buyTrilogy International shares jumped to a record after the skincare products and scented candle maker agreed to buy privately held CS Company.18 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDRetailDick Smith's profit drops 71pcThe company's NZ profit fell to A$903,000, compared to A$3.2 million a year earlier in what was a "challenging year".18 Aug 01:36 AM
EnergyGreat opportunity for ContactContact Energy chief executive Dennis Barnes says the firm now has the chance to steer its own course.17 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionChristopher NiescheDomino's rolling in the doughChristopher Niesche has a look at Domino's stand out financial result.17 Aug 01:30 AM
EnergyIs gas losing its grunt?Contact Energy's decision to close its Otahuhu power station is the latest in an industry-wide move away from gas.16 Aug 11:22 PM
BDBDRetailRetail sales edge up as online buying growsRetail sales volumes edged up in the June quarter, missing expectations, as growth in online buying helped offset a slide in petrol purchases.13 Aug 11:00 PM
OpinionStock Takes: FMA tells funds to mind tradesThe Financial Markets Authority is hammering home the message that it means business on issues such as market manipulation and insider trading.13 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDMedia and marketingFairfax Media's NZ earnings fallWeaker circulation sales reflected stable subscription revenue offset by "continued pressure on retail sales".13 Aug 04:09 AM
BDBDCompaniesPushpay sets $100m revenue targetShares for the mobile payments app developer have risen to $5 from their $1 listing price 12 months ago.12 Aug 10:23 PM
BDBDCompaniesChina weighs on Wall St overnightWall Street was mixed, recovering from steeper losses, as investors reassessed the impact of China's currency devaluation.12 Aug 08:41 PM
CompaniesWhy SkyCity made a mega profitSkyCity Entertainment Group has pushed up reported net annual profit a spectacular 30.7 per cent to $128 million.12 Aug 12:10 AM
Banking and financeApparel spend bounces backA surge in apparel spending has boosted New Zealand's total electronic card sales figures for the third month in a row, however this growth is likely to slow, according to economists.11 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeMortgagee sales rise by 50%The number of mortgagee sales has jumped nationwide in the past quarter as worsening economic conditions and lower dairy payouts hit parts of provincial New Zealand.10 Aug 11:40 PM
AgribusinessDairy price too low for Fonterra forecastMilk powder prices will need to improve substantially before Fonterra's revised farmgate milk price of $3.85 per kg of milk solids can become a reality, say analysts.10 Aug 09:50 PM
OpinionKeith Woodford: Fonterra risks missing the boat, againFonterra lacks people who understand the impact of new and disruptive technologies, writes Keith Woodford.10 Aug 09:22 PM
CompaniesCBL pushes on with plan for listingCBL Insurance has appointed a new director and is understood to be forging ahead with plans to carry out a stock exchange listing this year.10 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeNAB boosts quarterly profit 9%National Australia Bank has lifted its quarterly cash profit 9 per cent to A$1.75 billion after a fall in bad debts offset the effect of tough competition among lenders in Australia.10 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDCompaniesInvestors sit back for reporting seasonNew Zealand shares edged lower yesterday as investors waited for reporting season to get under way. Auckland International Airport and Nuplex Industries fell.10 Aug 05:00 PM
RetailDuke sticking to his gunsBriscoe Group boss Rod Duke is continuing to talk tough on his firm's plans to acquire Kathmandu, despite his offer being rejected by the retailer's board last week.10 Aug 05:00 PM
