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Higher price required to snare Z, analysts say

Initial offer for Z Energy could flush out rivals, investment analysts claim.

This time it's different: NZME optimistic after solid first half result

NZME remains on the lookout for acquisitions

Is Meridian generating 'super profits'?

Industry group claims 'accelerating super profits' at New Zealand's largest generator.

Heartland bank profit up, eyes more Australian growth

Growth in Australia is a strategic priority.

Restaurant Brands profit up 208%

Growing demand for fast food swells company bottom line.

Debt-free Steel & Tube back in black with $16m profit

Steel and Tube has bounced back from last year's $60m loss.

What Z Energy bid means for discounter Gull

Z Energy boss warns suitor will have to ditch its NZ business to approved buyer.

Chorus' fatter dividends hang in the balance

Profit slips, regulatory uncertantiy lingers.

A 'crushing' blow: Latest lockdown hits wounded airlines

In the scramble to get passengers home social distancing on planes could be difficult.

F&P Healthcare's revenue edged back from Covid highs

F&P Healthcare's turnover edged lower in the first four months of its financial year.

Mercury earnings take hit on low rainfall and Kawerau outage

The company forecasts a better year in 2022.

PGG Wrightson profit up 33 per cent, debt plummets

PGG Wrightson has just posted a 33 per cent increase in its annual operating result.

Contact lifts profit by 24%, makes a case for 'ThermalCo'

Contact Energy put in a solid earnings result for the 2021 year,

Plexure chairman talks up $125m merger deal

Deal offers diversification, growth opportunities and synergies.

Plexure plans A$120m merger with new CEO, shares rise

Deal will come with a new CEO.

Fixing the ferries: Ambitious plans for harbour transport

Auckland's ferry services are due for a shakeup with new contracts and new vessels.