Aged careOn the hunt with $375m to spendPrivate equity investor Direct Capital is on the hunt for acquisitions after raising $375 million for its latest fund.12 Feb 05:16 PM
CompaniesMarket Watch: Brace for the Trump effectWATCH: Investors need to be prepared for the inevitable moment Donald Trump says or does something that has a serious market impact.03 Feb 12:02 AM
Media and marketingBroker: Fairfax may close NZ newspapersInvestment bank Credit Suisse is tipping Fairfax Media as a hot stock in Australia this year on the basis that it will divest its 25 Jan 01:26 AM
Aged careWhat does Trump factor mean for Kiwis?Now the world's most famous Tweeter is finally in office, what will it mean for your back pocket?21 Jan 05:51 PM
Aged careHuge retirement village gets green lightRyman Healthcare has just won the right to build a vast new Devonport village on Auckland's North Shore.17 Jan 05:07 AM
CompaniesWomen on boards - NZ lagging behindNew Zealand has one of the lowest rates of women on public-company boards in the western world, according to data from the Institute 11 Jan 03:53 AM
CompaniesWomen still under-represented on boardsWomen are still vastly under-represented on boards with data from the NZX showing the ratio of male to female directors has not changed 09 Jan 04:45 AM
BDBDCompaniesKiwi firm buys French company for $143mCBL Corporation has completed its 94.5 million euro ($142.7m) purchase of its biggest customer. The deal will see the company take 05 Jan 10:07 PM
BDBDAirlinesNZ shares riseNew Zealand shares rose on light volume, with A2 Milk Co, Z Energy and Air New Zealand all gaining, while Freightways dropped. The 29 Dec 05:20 AM
TelecommunicationsRakon's shares soar after $14.4m dealA Taiwanese investor is providing a shot in the arm which could be a "game-changer".19 Dec 07:57 PM
BDBDAgribusinessWhole milk powder price likely to be flatThe price of whole milk powder, New Zealand's key commodity export, is likely to be little changed next week.16 Dec 12:59 AM
BDBDCompaniesOceanaGold sees increased gold productionOceanaGold Corp expects increased gold production at a cheaper cash cost in 2017.12 Dec 08:18 PM
CompaniesForeign investment in NZ risesForeign investment in New Zealand stocks is at its highest since 2011, but investment specialist JBWere says the level may soon fall.05 Dec 10:12 PM
BDBDCompaniesScales raises 2016 annual earnings forecastScales Corp raised its forecast with the apple company citing improvement across all its divisions and a standout performance from its horticulture unit.05 Dec 08:53 PM
CompaniesWhy business would welcome EnglishCOMMENT: There are some business friendly policies that John Key had ruled out which may now be back on the table under Bill English.05 Dec 01:33 AM
BDBDConstructionSteel & Tube to be prosecutedThe Commerce Commission will prosecute three firms following its investigation into seismic steel mesh.04 Dec 09:22 PM
SharesHe's the guy who got NZX on trackAffable markets boss fixed what was broken but didn't want to overstay his welcome.02 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: NZX loses on high-risk betCOMMENT: Why did the exchange pursue a hugely expensive, and ultimately unsuccessful, legal claim?18 Nov 05:00 PM
BDBDCompaniesSeadragon first-half loss widens to $3.4mSeadragon is transitioning to higher value Omega-3 fish oil products from Omega-2.17 Nov 11:55 PM
CompaniesStocktakes: Quakes don't shake marketsNew Zealanders are still reeling and rattled from Monday's 7.8 earthquake - but our markets barely felt the tremors.17 Nov 01:25 AM
BDBDTelecommunicationsRakon turns to first-half lossRakon posted a first-half loss, blaming a sluggish telecommunications network industry for lacklustre sales.16 Nov 10:10 PM
BDBDBanking and financeCall centre delays after quakeCustomers of BNZ and Kiwibank may face delays in getting through to the lenders, with both banks' primary call-centres based in Wellington.14 Nov 04:54 AM
BDBDCompaniesAbano assessing takeover offerDissident shareholders want to buy 30.99 per cent of the company to build a controlling stake.13 Nov 11:13 PM
CompaniesNZ shares drop despite US rallyThe New Zealand sharemarket ends weaker and well short of its recent record high as the reality of higher bond yields in a post US-election world starts to sink in.11 Nov 04:42 AM
CompaniesMedia merger could go to court - lawyerA leading law firm says the proposed merger could end up in the High Court if it is not approved by the Commerce Commission.08 Nov 07:35 PM
CompaniesMedia merger call 'not irreversible'The ComCom's early view that it would decline the proposed merger between NZME and Fairfax NZ is "a setback but not irreversible", says a competition lawyer.08 Nov 04:37 AM
BusinessWall St suspends Agria tradingShares in New York Stock Exchange listed Agria Corp - PGG Wrightson's biggest shareholder - have been suspended.06 Nov 10:07 PM
BDBDCompaniesShares extend correction as Wall St's fear risesNew Zealand shares fell, the index's correction from a record high on September 7, as investors fretted that valuations weren't supported by earnings growth.04 Nov 04:30 PM
BDBDCompaniesHellaby urges shareholders to reject Bapcor offerHellaby Holdings told shareholders the $322.5 million takeover bid is "significantly below" its independent adviser's valuation range.31 Oct 08:13 PM
OpinionCollapses exception in strong economyCOMMENT: Two high-profile collapses from NZX-listed companies lately won't do wonders for the way bystanders perceive share investing.31 Oct 06:27 PM
BDBDCompaniesNZX third-quarter revenue rises 3.9pcThe stock market operator's sales were bolstered by a flurry of new debt listings and an expanding funds management business.30 Oct 10:56 PM
Business$500m property business plannedAugusta Capital has mounted a hostile takeover of NPT, which would make a $500 million real estate portfolio.27 Oct 11:14 PM
BDBDCompaniesMark Peterson to act as interim NZX chiefThe NZX head of markets will take the reins on an interim basis from the start of next year.25 Oct 08:22 PM
BDBDBusinessCan NZ get 30% female directors?Diversity champion Global Women wants to see a minimum target of 30 per cent of female directors on the boards of NZX-listed companies. The 25 Oct 03:14 AM
