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
BDBDSharesInsider probe may have derailed A2 takeoverAn insider trading inquiry into A2 Milk Co suitor, Dean Foods, is understood to have scuppered its takeover attempt.20 Aug 11:30 PM
BusinessChicken producer Tegel back on the blockChicken producer Tegel is back on the block, with investment banks Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank having been appointed this week to sell the company.17 Aug 11:36 PM
RetailDuke sticking to his gunsBriscoe Group boss Rod Duke is continuing to talk tough on his firm's plans to acquire Kathmandu, despite his offer being rejected by the retailer's board last week.10 Aug 05:00 PM
SharesKathmandu's Mark Todd resignsTodd is the chief operating officer and finance director of Kathmandu - which is the subject of a hostile takeover.09 Aug 09:07 PM
BDBDSharesDuke hits back at Kathmandu takeover rejectionBriscoe Group managing director Rod Duke defends his failed Kathmandu takeover offer saying it "fully reflects the value".07 Aug 01:25 AM
BDBDSharesKathmandu 'high on rhetoric' - DukeKathmandu today rejected a takeover offer from Briscoe's Rod Duke.05 Aug 10:25 PM
