CompaniesMighty River board's $1200 paydayMighty River's directors are receiving additional fees of $1200 for each day they spend working to prepare the company for its sale, it was revealed today.07 Mar 01:25 AM
OpinionMai Chen: Amber light flashing over salesThe unresolved issue of Maori water rights may yet have an impact on Mighty River's future operating costs.06 Mar 04:30 PM
CompaniesFloat warning for novice investorsIf you don't have a broker, you may not be able to sell Mighty River shares quickly, says one fund manager.06 Mar 04:30 PM
CompaniesSite jams as 100,000 rush for sharesOne hundred thousand kiwis have now pre-registered for a stake in Mighty River Power as massive public interest puts pressure on the share sale website.05 Mar 09:30 PM
CompaniesInterest in shares a 'good sign', says KeyPrime Minister John Key says the rush on pre-registration for Mighty River Power shares is a reflection of the interest in the float but he will not speculate on whether there is a danger it will be over-subscribed.05 Mar 09:25 PM
CompaniesMighty River share site crashesThe Mighty River Power share offer website was this afternoon buckling under the weight of hits.05 Mar 01:00 AM
TelecommunicationsNZ billionaires lose ground on Forbes listMexican tycoon Carlos Slim has once again topped the annual Forbes Billionaires List, while New Zealand's three richest people have all dropped places.04 Mar 09:10 PM
CompaniesBrokers ready for Mighty River floatMarket players are anticipating strong demand for the Government's partial float of Mighty River Power.04 Mar 04:30 PM
BDBDRetailPostie Plus shares tumble, losses widenRetailer Postie Plus is again in talks with its bankers as it prepares to announce a "substantial loss" to the market.28 Feb 09:15 PM
Small BusinessStock Takes: Green lightLooks like details of the long-awaited Mighty River Power float are set to be released on Monday with the Government raring to go after receiving the all clear from the Supreme Court.28 Feb 09:10 PM
CompaniesCarl's Jnr boss: We're not food policeCarl's Jr operator Andy Puzder says he is proud to bring good quality food and service to poorer areas - and at 63 he still eats plenty of his firm's burgers.28 Feb 07:55 PM
CompaniesFive Star accused 'architect': witnessCourt told Williams used shareholding to override general manager28 Feb 07:20 PM
CompaniesGraeme Wheeler: No easy fix for high kiwiThere are no simple solutions available to the Reserve Bank to deal with a New Zealand dollar that is significantly overvalued, says governor Graeme Wheeler.20 Feb 04:30 PM
CompaniesWheeler: Exchange rate too highThe exchange rate is too high, Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler says, but there are no simple solutions available to the bank to lower it.20 Feb 03:48 AM
CompaniesAuckland leads in firming yieldsCommercial property yields across Auckland have shown the strongest drop across New Zealand over the past year.19 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionDame Anne Salmond: Separating free market wolves from the lambsAdam Smith, the Enlightenment thinker who invented the idea of the free market, was an incisive economic commentator.18 Feb 04:30 PM
CompaniesEarnings drop predicted for BHPesources giant BHP Billiton is expected to post a third consecutive profit fall on Wednesday, largely because of last year's huge slump in iron ore prices.17 Feb 04:30 PM
