AgribusinessSpirulina exports healthy earner for local firm LifestreamSpirulina, that gooey green stuff that was all the rage with 1990s health fanatics, is big business for an Auckland firm that's one of the world's biggest suppliers.28 Apr 05:30 PM
BDBDCompaniesNZX back up after technical glitchThe NZX is now back in operation after a technical glitch this morning kept investors in the dark.23 Apr 12:30 AM
Banking and financeOptimism about aluminium fades as economies falterAs Rio Tinto and Meridian Energy haggle over the price of power for the Tiwai Pt aluminium smelter, optimism about the metal's future has faded.22 Apr 05:30 PM
CompaniesSLI Systems unveils $27m IPOTech company SLI Systems is hoping to raise up to $27m in an IPO and be listed on the NZX by early May.17 Apr 10:30 PM
BDBDCompaniesNZ dollar soars to 20-month high vs USThe dollar has hit a 20-month high against the greenback after an early release of minutes from the last Federal Reserve policy meeting.10 Apr 09:20 PM
AgribusinessWool-dyeing process tipped a 'fantastic' revenue earnerA New Zealand-developed process for dying wool hailed as a world first in the textile industry has been snapped up by a US active wear manufacturer.09 Apr 05:30 PM
BDBDCompaniesNZ dollar soars against yen, greenbackThe trade-weighted index of the New Zealand dollar rose above 78 for the first time since it was floated in 1985.08 Apr 09:05 PM
Small BusinessSmall business: Working with charities - Liz GibbsWhy should a small business get involved with a charity?02 Apr 10:10 PM
CompaniesMad Butcher listing appeals to buyers' tastes - chiefMad Butcher chief executive Michael Morton says investors' strong appetite for the company's back-door listing has not surprised him.02 Apr 04:30 PM
AgribusinessDairying leads export price surgeLed by dairy products, prices for export commodities surged last month - and this time the rise in world prices was not eaten up by a higher exchange rate.02 Apr 04:30 PM
CompaniesSky TV adds nostalgia packageNostalgia channel Jones! starts soon in a move by Sky Television to discourage subscribers from opting out of the basic package.01 Apr 04:30 PM
CompaniesWeldon paid $1.4m for last five monthsFormer NZX chief executive Mark Weldon received a $1.4 million remuneration package for his last five months in the job.28 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Zespri in bind following Chinese verdictZespri chairman-designate Peter McBride will be relieved the Chinese court decision on the "cargo smuggling" case is finally out.26 Mar 04:30 PM
Small BusinessSmall business: Helen Cross - Cross VenturesHelen Cross, Managing Director, Cross Ventures acts as an independent director or advisor to the board for eight businesses in the SME space including NZ Tax Refunds, Power Business Service and SnapComms.26 Mar 01:00 AM
CompaniesMad Butcher shares to cost $1.30Veritas Investments expects to register a prospectus this week to raise up to $25 million to part fund its acquisition of the Mad Butcher.25 Mar 08:45 PM