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Prospects for Wynyard 'great if it hits targets'
Analyst upbeat about the year ahead for Kiwi intelligence software developer.
Solid US jobless claims buoy markets
A better-than-expected weekly US jobless claims report kept investors on edge for tomorrow's government employment report.
100 jobs cut at Otago gold mine
OceanaGold plans to scale back its operations and is expected to axe more than 100 jobs at the Macraes goldfield in Otago in response to a falling gold price.
Shares fall on the last trading day of 2013
New Zealand shares fell on the last trading day of 2013 on perceptions that valuations in the local market have become a little stretched pending more evidence of earnings growth. Xero, Summerset Group and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare paced the decline.
Stockmarket strong but issues ahead
Market-watchers say New Zealand's share market will be underpinned by a strong economy next year, but higher interest rates and the general election pose challenges.
How to beat call centres (be polite)
An even temper, good manners and careful record keeping can help defeat call centres that don't co-operate.
New homes tipped to cool Auckland market
Experts say planned construction good for buyers despite use of some prime areas.
Peter Lyons: So long as you catch the mouse ...
Many unsavoury events that have occurred in New Zealand over the past few decades can be attributed to our faith that free markets, writes Peter Lyons.
Why a top rating fund manager is buying Chorus
A local fund manager says he has begun buying shares in embattled telco infrastructure company Chorus because the company is now at its "maximum point of uncertainty."
Reserve Bank OCR stays at 2.5pc
The Reserve Bank has left the official cash rate unchanged at 2.5 per cent. Interest rates are expected to increase early next year.
Markets expect increase in OCR
When it releases its monetary policy statement on Thursday the Reserve Bank is expected to turn up the volume on its warning that it is preparing to remove the support of ultra-low interest rates in place since the recession.
Govt confirms 2015 ETS use-by date
The Govt has confirmed that NZ emitters with obligations under the emissions trading scheme will only be able to use internationally traded Kyoto Protocol emissions units to meet their ETS obligations until May 2015.
Asian stocks in the red on US tapering fears
Asian stocks were in the red Thursday after strong US economic data renewed fears that the Federal Reserve may start cutting its monetary stimulus this month.
Jasons Travel calls in receivers
Travel guide publisher Jasons Travel Media, once led by MP Steven Joyce, has told its lenders to appoint a receiver as the company's financial position deteriorates.
Sharemarket up in mixed trading
NZ shares were mixed yesterday, with gains in Telecom, Xero and Fletcher Building enough to lift the NZX 50 Index, while more stocks fell, including Sky TV and SkyCity Entertainment Group.
New Zealand ranks in top 20 nations in new global business index
New Zealand has been ranked 17th in the first edition of the Global Talent Competitiveness Index.
China law changes tourist mix
Signs of higher-spending visitors and longer trips after Chinese travel sellers told to offer better quality packages.
Labour lashes out at forest owners
Labour spokesman says foreign firms' drive for big profits putting local industries in jeopardy.
US billionaire invests in Gault's empire
American billionaire Bill Foley has taken a quarter stake in the Nourish restaurant chain fronted by celebrity chef Simon Gault, giving him a vineyard-to-restaurant path for his wines.