OpinionBrian GaynorDelisting poor option for investorsThe long-running Pyne Gould Corporation saga has taken a few more bizarre twists and turns in the past three weeks.23 Oct 04:00 PM
Official Cash RateLandlords ignorant of deposit rulesAn "alarming" number of landlords remain largely ignorant of new Reserve Bank LVR rules which demand Auckland investors have 30 per cent deposits.23 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessAngel investment fallingAngel investment levels fell 20 per cent in the first half of the year as a less rosy economic outlook made investors cautious about funding early-stage NZ firms.11 Oct 04:00 PM
EconomyFewer investor checks under TPPThe TPP could halve the number of major foreign investments in New Zealand which need to pass "good character" and business experience tests.08 Oct 07:25 PM
RetailTainui offers stake in mega-mallTainui Group Holdings is selling a half-share of the country's largest single retail and entertainment destination, The Base.08 Oct 04:00 PM
AgribusinessNgai Tahu's net profit drops 25%South Island-based Ngai Tahu made $109.3 million net annual profit, down $36.1 million on last year because of lower earthquake damage insurance payouts.04 Oct 11:14 AM
AgribusinessLochinver battle: China strikes backChinese billlionaire's company brings in the lawyers over New Zealand's decision to veto an $88 million bid to buy Lochinver station.27 Sep 04:00 PM
TaxAttempts to unravel Korean tax tangleInland Revenue cites international tax agreement as it refuses to hand over documents, judge is not persuaded that's a good reason to enforce secrecy.25 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: It's takeover time and China is readyMaling's proposal to acquire 50% of Silver Fern Farms reaffirms that Chinese investors are interested in New Zealand's rural and food-based assets.25 Sep 05:00 PM
AgribusinessDishing up export opportunitiesA business connection made over lunch has dished up an opportunity for Southland beef and lamb in the Chinese city of Xi'an.24 Sep 05:00 PM
BDBDConstructionAllegro eyes listing for Carpet CourtAllegro Funds is optimistic its latest New Zealand investment, Carpet Court, is a candidate for potential listing.21 Sep 05:00 PM
Personal FinancePeer-to-peer market heats upPeer-to-peer lender Harmoney is set to make a bigger push to get mum-and-dad investors on board as it faces competition from two new entrants.20 Sep 01:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannInvestment strategy merits Govt considerationForeign investment is not a black and white issue. Too often the populist reaction to the issue is knee-jerk and xenophobic.13 Sep 08:18 PM
EnergyPressure builds for change at ContactContact Energy is facing growing pressure from institutional investors over its governance structure.06 Sep 05:00 PM
CompaniesCBL buys insurance firm in OzNew Zealand-based credit surety and financial risk insurer CBL Insurance has bought Australian specialty insurer Assetinsure Holdings for $46 million.31 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
BusinessBryers-managed firms owe 'millions'BRI Ferrier was last week appointed liquidators of Sydney-based Talos Accounting Group, where Mr Bryers worked under the name Mark Ryan.19 Aug 01:01 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
OpinionLiam DannCanadians our top investorsCanadians, not Chinese, take top spot as the biggest investors in New Zealand over the past two years, according to analysis released by KPMG today.17 Aug 12:15 AM
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
CompaniesInvestors urged to study firms' resultsInvestors should pay close attention to a company's outlook, sales and profit growth and debt position when it comes to its result, says the chairman of the Shareholders' Association.09 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionChristopher NiescheChristopher Niesche: Rags to riches and back againNathan Tinkler was Australia's youngest billionaire - now he faces bankruptcy as his coal empire collapses.09 Aug 05:00 PM
CompaniesMicrosoft to invest in UberMicrosoft has agreed to invest about US$100 million ($152 million) in Uber Technologies at a valuation of around US$50 billion, a source says.02 Aug 06:49 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
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
BDBDEnergyDoubts over Tiwai Point hit power firmsNew Zealand shares fell over uncertainty surrounding the future of the Tiwai Point smelter.13 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionChristopher NiescheChristopher Niesche: Property sector risk from ChinaIt's impossible to know where the rout of Chinese stocks will end but there's little doubt its effects will wash over Australia one way or another, says Christopher Niesche.12 Jul 09:23 PM
BDBDEnergyLanzaTech narrows loss to $34.7mThe NZ-founded carbon recycling company is shifting into commercialisation from its previous development phase.08 Jul 04:15 AM
OpinionChristopher NiescheBunnings' only threat is its own growthThe Bunnings chain of hardware stores have been a great success story, but the chain is at risk of becoming a victim of its own success, writes Christopher Niesche.05 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionFMA boss favours civil actionHamish Fletcher says he FMA, after some law changes, now has the tools that allow it to proactively stamp out misleading conduct in the market.05 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and financeMarket watchdog shows it's ready to biteFinancial Markets Authority chief executive Rob Everett says the settlement with Milford Asset Management over market manipulation issues has been an uncomfortable wake-up call.05 Jul 05:00 PM
SharesScary start for boutique fund managerSurviving the global financial crisis opened up buying opportunities for Pie Funds founder Mike Taylor.28 Jun 11:00 PM
InvestmentHart: From panelbeater to billionaireFor a man worth more than $11 billion, Graeme Hart keeps a remarkably low profile. Matt Nippert charts the rise of a most private business magnate.25 Jun 05:00 PM
