TelecommunicationsTelecom poised to sell part of Aussie armTelecom New Zealand is said to be close to a deal with Australian telco iiNet to buy the retail arm of its Australian business, AAPT.29 Jul 04:00 PM
AgribusinessOlam takeover bid may struggle after 50.1pc, says brokerA takeover bid by Singapore-listed Olam International for NZ Farming Systems Uruguay may struggle to get much more than 50.1 per cent.21 Jul 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> Dairy move taps into successful formulaBright Dairy's investment in Synlait Milk should easily get the rubber stamp from the Overseas Investment Office.20 Jul 09:30 PM
BDBDSharesChinese dairy giant Bright Dairy announces $82m Synlait investmentBright Dairy & Food, China's third-biggest dairy company, has agreed to buy a majority stake in Canterbury milk processor Synlait Milk for $82m.19 Jul 03:00 AM
SharesChinese dairy giant Bright Dairy announces $82m Synlait investmentChinese dairy giant Bright Dairy has announced it is investing $82m in South Island dairy company Synlait Milk.19 Jul 12:00 AM
BDBDSharesOlam takeover promises much-needed Farming Systems capitalNZ Farming Systems Uruguay shareholders have been told not to sell their shares into an Olam takeover offer, at least until seeing an independent appraisal.18 Jul 11:15 PM
BDBDSharesSynlait poised to reveal international backerDairy company Synlait is to announce a new international investor at noon today.18 Jul 10:30 PM
BDBDSharesOlam launches full takeover for NZ Farming Systems UruguaySingapore's Olam International has announced a full takeover bid for NZ Farming Systems Uruguay.18 Jul 10:00 PM
RetailBillabong drops in on Californian labelSurfwear retailer Billabong is buying Californian clothing brand RVCA for an undisclosed amount.12 Jul 04:00 PM
EconomyNZ leads way in merger recovery, survey saysA global survey that predicts merger and acquisition activity shows markets are struggling to bounce back after the global finance crisis.12 Jul 04:00 PM
Small BusinessWindsor Engineering: International buyers returnMaurice Davies believed Windsor Engineering had the know-how to weather any economic tempest.11 Jul 03:45 PM
OpinionTamsyn Parker<i>Stock takes</i>: Eye on skyDoes Murdoch have his eye on Sky TV?08 Jul 04:00 PM