ConstructionCrane releases accounts early, sees higher earningsCrane Group, the Australian building supplies company New Zealand's Fletcher Building is trying to take over, says its interim net profit will be up 17 per cent on last year.21 Jan 01:45 AM
BDBDAirlinesAir NZ shares fall after $145m Virgin Blue forayAir New Zealand shares fell after the company paid A$145 million for a 14.9pc stake in new trans-Tasman partner Virgin Blue.20 Jan 10:15 PM
Personal FinanceBest bet on takeover news is that it is wrongThe surest way to profit from takeover speculation in the stock market is to bet it's wrong.12 Jan 04:30 PM
AirlinesMerger generates giant air networkUnited Continental's airline network map looks like an atlas attacked by a crayon-wielding 2-year-old. 09 Jan 04:30 PM
Official Cash RateRatings agency confirms 'heartland' bank ratingsThe new 'heartland bank' formed by Canterbury Building Society and Souther Cross will come into being tomorrow, with an investment grade crdit rating and NZX listing expected next month.05 Jan 08:00 PM
EconomyChinese company bid for PGG WrightsonChinese agricultural company Agria Corp is aiming to lift its shareholding in PGG Wrightson from the current 19 per cent to a majority stake in a bid with New Hope Group, one of China's largest agricultural and food corporations.23 Dec 10:13 PM
