PremiumPremiumBanking and financeUBS in talks to acquire Credit Suisse to stem crisisFinancial Times: Swiss authorities press for merger to stem crisis in banking sector.17 Mar 10:17 PM
PremiumPremiumMarkets'They will be hard work': Deal making expected to be tougher in 2023Experts predict it will be harder and take longer to get deals over the line.16 Feb 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAndrew Barnes: The outdated legislation hindering economic progressThe law is no longer being applied in the way it was intended, writes Andrew Barnes.25 Jan 04:00 PM
MarketsAcquisition activity expected to ramp up in 2021New Zealand's strong Covid response has put it in a good position for acquisitions.27 Jan 05:00 PM
Capital markets reportA sensible M&A slowdownThe New Zealand mergers and acquisitions (M&A) bull market is starting to slow down.21 May 05:00 PM
Media and marketingThousands of jobs on the line as Disney merges with FoxSome estimates have put potential job losses at 4,000.20 Mar 07:19 PM
BusinessOverseas investors still hungry for NZ companiesMerger and acquisition activity will continue this year but not without its challenges.30 Jan 05:40 PM
BusinessMerger and acquisitions in NZ at six-year highMerger and acquisition activity had its best first half of the year in 6 years.23 Nov 06:09 PM
Media and marketingWhat you need to know: AT&T blocked from mega-dealAT&T has vowed to fight US government to save its US$85 billion bid to buy Time Warner.21 Nov 07:14 PM
BusinessKiwi health tech company sold offshoreNew Zealand health tech success story HealthLink has been bought by the Clanwilliam Group.14 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessParatrooper CEO aiming highGrant Straker's journey to the business world has been anything but conventional.19 May 09:00 PM
TelecommunicationsSky, Vodafone push on with merger appealSky TV and Vodafone will push on with an appeal against the Commerce Commission.17 May 05:30 AM
TelecommunicationsSky and Vodafone appeal merger blockSky TV and Vodafone are appealing the Commerce Commission's decision to decline the merger21 Mar 09:33 PM
BDBDCompaniesSellers' market predicted for business ownersBusiness owners looking to cash up could be in luck this year but don't expect to see a return to the "irrational exuberance" experienced before the global financial crisis.01 Mar 05:00 PM
OpinionHosking: ComCom off pace with mediaCOMMENT: Much of what is happening to media is coming from outside this country and is beyond our control.01 Mar 04:00 PM
TelecommunicationsSky CEO plans to stay in roleSky TV boss John Fellet says the failure of his company's plan to merge with Vodafone does not impact on his future.24 Feb 12:42 AM
TelecommunicationsSky needs to reinvent itself: expertsSky TV will need to change the way it operates if it wants to remain competitive following its failed attempt to merge with Vodafone, analysts say.23 Feb 03:31 AM
TelecommunicationsSky-Vodafone merger decision loomsVodafone and Sky are due to discover in days whether they will be allowed to join forces and create a formidable pay TV and telco provider.16 Feb 11:47 PM
BusinessNosh sale deadline extendedThe $3.98 million sale of grocery chain Nosh has been extended by a week. NZX-listed holding company Veritas is selling Nosh to Gosh 09 Feb 09:49 PM
BusinessLeaders Real Estate and Ray White team upLower North Island company Leaders Real Estate Group is rebranding as Ray White this month.31 Jan 11:00 AM
BusinessAT&T to buy Time Warner for $119bAT&T said Saturday it has agreed to a blockbuster $85.4 billion (NZ$119b) acquisition of Time Warner, a move that would turn America's 23 Oct 02:49 AM
OpinionSky's $5b merger gets quickfire greenlightSky Television's $5 billion merger with Vodafone New Zealand, which got the green light from the pay TV operator's investors this 06 Jul 01:40 AM
BusinessSky-Vodafone deal heads to shareholder voteThe proposed merger of Sky Network TV and Vodafone New Zealand will be put to Sky shareholders at a special meeting in Auckland this 04 Jul 12:20 AM
Media and marketingJohn Drinnan: Merger fever sweeps the landCOMMENT: Everyone wants a new partner these days. NZME is eyeing up Fairfax while Vodafone woos Sky.16 Jun 09:00 PM
BusinessVimeo deal gives Wipster exposureWipster has expanded its potential client base significantly after partnering with global streaming company Vimeo.22 Feb 04:00 PM
AirlinesFlight Centre teams up with Air NZAir NZ has signed a three-year deal with Flight Centre that will see the travel booking chain help promote the national carrier's services.18 Nov 08:00 PM
EnergyVector sells gas business for $952mVector has sold its New Zealand gas business to global utilities investment fund First State.08 Nov 08:20 PM
BDBDEnergyTrustpower launches King Country Energy takeoverTauranga-based Trustpower will pay $5 a share in cash in a full takeover offer for King Country Energy, provided it gets at least 70.2 percent of the company.02 Nov 10:25 PM
OpinionHenry Withers: Search for growth driving M & A dealsMergers and acquisitions activity in New Zealand is strong and is forecast to stay that way into 2016.01 Nov 08:28 PM
BusinessF&P Finance sold for $315mFisher & Paykel Finance has been sold to Australian financial services firm FlexiGroup for $315 million.26 Oct 09:50 PM
BusinessBaycorp using new tech to track down debtDebt collector says deal with listed US company will let it be smarter when targeting people who owe money04 Oct 06:12 PM
