Banking and financeFMA lawsuit a sign of things to comeNew Zealand's market watchdog has for the first time stood in the shoes of out-of-pocket investors and exercised its right to sue for them.27 Nov 04:30 PM
BDBDEnergyRetail electricity margins unsustainably high - brokerPower companies' margins on retail electricity tariffs are unsustainably high, says a new report on listed NZ electricity stocks.26 Nov 01:37 AM
OpinionIan Proudfoot: NZ can be local producer to worldThe rest of the world has woken up to the growth in demand for food, particularly for proteins, that will occur over the next 30 years.25 Nov 04:00 PM
Banking and financeChina challenge tipped for big Aussie banksReserve Bank deputy governor Grant Spencer says the arrival of Asian banking giants is a watershed event that will boost competition and keep the dominant lenders "on their toes".24 Nov 04:30 PM
AgribusinessBeef prices continue to set recordsGlobal dairy markets have plummeted but New Zealand beef prices have continued to hit record highs, while sheepmeat prices have stayed firm, Rabobank says.24 Nov 04:00 PM
BDBDConstructionProfit takers drive NZX 50 lowerNew Zealand shares fell yesterday, paced by Meridian Energy, Contact Energy and Mighty River Power as some investors looked to crystallise recent gains.24 Nov 04:00 PM
CompaniesBob Jones eyes UKWellington-headquartered investor Robt. Jones Holdings has added to its commercial and industrial property portfolio and is turning its attention to the British market.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's cheapest homes revealedA humble road in central Kawerau has been revealed as a bargain hunter's dream, laying claim to the cheapest stretch of residential real estate anywhere in New Zealand.23 Nov 04:00 PM
AgribusinessGrass will not cut it for cash cowsThe grass-only dairy farm model has become a thing of the past for New Zealand as farmers increasingly turn to supplementary feeds to increase their production.23 Nov 04:00 PM
Banking and financeMost pass financial advice testNew Zealand's market watchdog has declined only one financial adviser application since the collapse of David Ross' Ponzi scheme two years ago.23 Nov 04:00 PM
CompaniesChina's rate cut spurs hopes for AustraliaThe Australian sharemarket looks set to bounce back from its worst week in 18 months thanks to China's unexpected interest rate cuts.23 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: All signs point to happy ChristmasThe Christmas madness is about to begin and for many retailers the stakes have never been higher, writes Business Editor Liam Dann.23 Nov 04:00 PM
TelecommunicationsNZ on edge of phone revolutionNew Zealand is on the edge of a smartphone revolution being led from an epicentre in Asia.21 Nov 04:00 PM
CompaniesDid the wings work?Anthony Dixon is happy to be back. The chief executive of electronics technology company Times-7 was in front of New Zealand's angel community again at the annual showcase investment event, but this time he had a lot more to smile about.20 Nov 04:00 PM
BDBDConstructionF&P at record on higher profitNew Zealand shares rose as Fisher & Paykel Healthcare advanced to a record after lifting its annual profit guidance. Xero fell as its first-half results showed a slower pace of growth.20 Nov 04:00 PM
HealthcareProfit lift boosts F&P HealthcareFisher & Paykel Healthcare shares have soared to a record high after the medical device maker's sixth profit guidance upgrade in two years.20 Nov 04:00 PM
BDBDCompaniesLoss hits $3.6m as Serko hunts sales growthSerko, the online travel booking business, widened its first-half loss in line with its May prospectus as it hired more staff to chase sales growth.20 Nov 04:00 PM
AgribusinessMilk firm to join ASX in dual listingThe a2 Milk Company says it is planning to list in Australia, where most of its earnings come from, in the first quarter of 2015, while maintaining its listing on the NZX.18 Nov 04:00 PM
CompaniesBuffett - Duracell deal will save billions in taxesThe unusual maneuver requires a level of cash and savvy that few mega-dealmakers could ever offer.16 Nov 09:42 PM
BDBDCompaniesNZ part of global push against tax avoidanceThere is broad global support for moves to curb international tax avoidance, Finance Minister Bill English said on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Brisbane.16 Nov 04:00 PM
CompaniesSeminar for digital marketing catch-upNew Zealand is catching up with other countries co-ordinating growth in technology with the marketing sector, say the organisers of AdTech.16 Nov 04:00 PM
CompaniesFonterra units still causing confusionFonterra's NZX-listed units are still causing confusion, two years after their introduction.14 Nov 04:00 PM
