OpinionRod Drury: Why NZ needs a tech kingpinBarack Obama has one. So do many large companies, writes Rod Drury. The chief technology officer's role, for the US at least, is to apply technology to help create jobs, reduce the cost of health care.30 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessMagic of Monaco crowns awards tripRod Drury, the boss of online accounting software firm Xero was in the city-state on the French Riviera this month for the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.26 Jun 05:00 PM
SharesXero shares hit 9-month lowA rollercoaster morning has seen shares in accounting software firm, Xero, drop by almost ten per cent, before rebounding to a decline of just two per cent.24 Jun 12:53 AM
SharesXero tops $100m revenue markAccounting software company, Xero, have passed the $100 million revenue mark for the first time, in an announcement made this morning.15 Jun 11:30 PM
BusinessXero chief misses outXero chief executive Rod Drury has lost out on claiming the World Entrepreneur of the Year title.07 Jun 10:14 PM
BusinessXero chief among the world's bestXero chief executive Rod Drury is competing for the title of World Entrepreneur of the Year.06 Jun 05:00 PM
SharesXero named world's top innovatorKiwi cloud accounting firm Xero has topped a list of ‘‘most innovative growth companies’’ prepared by American business publication Forbes.22 May 12:12 AM
BDBDAged careProperty investor leads stocks upNZ shares rose yesterday, led by Goodman Property Trust, after the property investor said full-year net profit rose 72 per cent. Trade Me and Xero paced the gains while Ryman Healthcare fell ahead of reporting earnings today.14 May 05:00 PM
BDBDSharesXero shares climb 11pc as cash burn slowsShares in Xero climbed 11 percent after the accounting software developer said it slowed the pace of cash outflow in the first three months of the year.29 Apr 11:00 PM
BDBDConstructionTech stocks snap two-day slideNew Zealand tech stocks led the local market higher in morning trade, snapping a two-day decline as investors returned to tech and biotech stocks.15 Apr 02:29 AM
BDBDCompaniesLocal tech stocks take another plungePacific Edge shares slumped to a five-month low and Xero plunged again as as the local stock market joined a global sell-off amid concerns high-growth companies may struggle to convert sales into profits.10 Apr 11:25 PM
CompaniesXero caught in market diveXero chief executive Rod Drury is "extremely confident" the market will return to technology stocks after the company's shares slumped to a four-month low.08 Apr 04:15 PM
SharesDrury: Xero can ride out tech sell-offXero boss Rod Drury says the company's $210m of cash means it can ignore mounting concerns over tech stocks and continue to "drive its business".08 Apr 03:35 AM
BusinessMeet the CEOs - Rod DruryXero chief executive Rod Drury says the software maker's booming share price is a problem, but a 'quality problem.19 Feb 09:00 PM
BDBDAged careNZ stocks mixed on light volumeNZ shares were mixed yesterday as investors cast forward to next month's earnings season, and as regional markets mulled this week's Federal Reserve meeting.28 Jan 04:30 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsShares fall as China's ripples spreadNew Zealand shares fell yesterday as the market joined a region-wide decline, and was paced by retailers after the Warehouse Group joined Hallenstein Glassons in issuing a profit warning.23 Jan 04:30 PM
BDBDConstructionShares push on to 2-month highNZ shares rose to a two-month high, paced by Chorus, Kathmandu and Sky Network Television as the prospects of strong economic growth drew retail investors to the equity market.16 Jan 04:30 PM
BDBDCompaniesXero powers on amid global rallyNZ shares rose yesterday, joining a global rally, as demand for so-called growth stocks drove Xero and Wynyard Group to record levels.15 Jan 04:30 PM
BusinessAussie hedge fund manager raves about Xero's potentialAn Australian hedge fund manager has raved about the potential for accountancy software company Xero.07 Jan 04:30 PM
BusinessXero hunts for NZ bossWith chief executive Rod Drury "bouncing around over the world", accounting software firm Xero is hunting for a New Zealand managing director to handle local operations.19 Nov 11:38 PM
SharesWho owns a slice of Xero pie?A Facebook billionaire, an investment company tied to a charitable trust working with Australian Aboriginal communities, and TradeMe founder Sam Morgan are among the largest holders of Xero shares which have soared more than 500 per cent in the past year.10 Nov 04:30 PM
CompaniesFrom Xero to $4 billionIt was worth $3 billion just three weeks ago, now online accounting software provider Xero has passed the $4 billion mark.04 Nov 10:49 PM
BusinessXero hits overdrive as shares add 50%Xero's value has breezed past that of Mighty River Power this week and shares in the software company made gains for the fifth day in a row.18 Oct 04:30 PM
BusinessXero boss crowned top entrepreneurIt's been a big week for Rod Drury. Since Monday, shares in his online accounting software firm Xero have soared in value by about 30 per cent, hitting $25.20 yesterday.17 Oct 04:30 PM
