This year is shaping up to be a very busy one for new sharemarket listings...

New Zealand shares rose yesterday as another consumer confidence survey showed improving sentiment, especially in Auckland, even as Australian jobs data disappointed financial markets.

New Zealand shares rose on the first trading day of 2013, following gains on Wall Street, as investors drove up companies that have featured on broker lists for 2013, such as PGG Wrightson and Ryman Healthcare.

Distribution and logistics centres in the spotlight as firm looks to save money.

Authorities given ultimatum to help increase supply of affordable housing.

Fletcher Building has today announced the retirement of long-time director Hugh Fletcher, ending the last formal link with the company's founding family.