PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZ sharemarket drops 1.75% as Fisher & Paykel forecast weighs on marketResults from Fisher & Paykel Healthcare and Infratil dragged the market down.28 May 06:00 AM
BDTechnologyChinese compliance concerns kill Rakon dealWhy US firm Skyworks walked away from $390m takeover.30 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumBusinessRakon culls 22% of staff, moves production from NZ to IndiaThe ongoing telco slump has resulted in the firm swinging to a loss.27 Nov 12:40 AM
PremiumBusinessAerospace summit: Protestors see too much defence work, startups say we’re too squeamish24 Sep 01:15 AM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareNZ Inc makes big push in India with business delegationNew Zealand will send one of its largest business delegations to India next week.21 Aug 11:04 PM
PremiumPremiumMarketsResults at a glance: Eroad, Rakon, Napier PortTech firms report, Eroad squeaks to Ebit profit, Rakon pays its first dividend.23 May 09:36 PM
BusinessRakon says second-highest profit ever on cardsElectronic components maker Rakon expects strong earnings in 2023.10 Aug 10:11 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRakon reports record profit, reveals new dividend policyNew chief executive delivers first full-year earnings, names future high-growth areas.25 May 08:50 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesHow Rakon got its groove back - and its future in spaceAuckland firm triples first-half profit, confirms bullish full-year guidance.25 Nov 04:22 AM
BusinessRakon lifts guidance after AKM fire, share price ralliesRakon has lifted its in earnings guidance after seeing a big lift in orders.28 Sep 08:51 PM
ManufacturingRakon shares rise after positive earnings upgradeRakon's shares have risen more than 165 per cent in the last year.17 Jan 11:30 PM
MarketsRakon share surge leads to NZX inquiryRakon's share price rallied sharply this week, drawing the attention of the NZX.07 Jan 09:16 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul McBeth: Back to the future for RakonA canny player with plenty of cash could get a bargain.06 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDCompaniesRakon shares climb as earnings beat guidanceThe Covid-19 pandemic is increasing demand for global telecommunications.29 Jun 03:26 AM
CompaniesRakon gives agitator Mike Daniel the cold shoulder, againRakon has rejected a shareholder's suggestion that the company be put on the block.28 May 10:59 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRakon shares jump on takeover talk - but chairman throws cold waterNew hope for the one-time sharemarket darling, once worth $700m.26 Feb 06:50 PM
BDBDEnergyStockmarket: Kathmandu leads on slow dayZ Energy, A2 Milk and Metro Glass shares also make gains.16 Nov 08:26 AM
BDBDBusinessRakon founder won't seek board re-electionWarren Robinson is retiring from the office of director by rotation.24 Jul 09:51 PM
BDBDBusinessRakon full-year loss widensRakon posted a wider full-year loss after sales fell 16 per cent.17 May 10:44 PM
BDBDBusinessRakon names three new directorsThe trio will put themselves forward for election at the company's next AGM09 Mar 09:11 PM
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
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
InvestmentWhen shareholders say 'enough'The dumping of a Rakon director is a rare example of NZ investors taking charge - is this the start of a revolution?21 Sep 08:42 AM
Stock takesRakon rockets into the lions' denListed companies usually go to great lengths to avoid confrontational annual shareholder meetings.25 Aug 05:00 PM
SharesRakon board move draws shareholder supportThe Shareholders Association says it has received strong support in its efforts to force sweeping board and management changes at Rakon.21 Aug 05:00 PM
ManufacturingRakon shares investors' frustration - chairmanThe New Zealand Shareholders Association is calling for sweeping changes at Rakon and will oppose the re-election of director Darren Robinson.31 Jul 09:30 PM
OpinionRakon chiefs enjoy pay jumpsCOMMENT: Rakon shareholders may have been a little perplexed by the remuneration section of the technology firm's annual report, released last week.30 Jun 05:00 PM