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Heartland to buy Australian livestock finance business
The deal is expected to add A$10-12 million a year to Heartland's bottom line.

Strong lending growth boosts Heartland Group's profit
But the group warns tighter credit laws has slowed motor and home lending this year.

Heartland lifts first-half profit by 10.6%
Full year guidance expected at upper end of range.

Heartland's forecasts may lift to reflect Harmoney float
Heartland's net profit forecast may need revision after Harmoney's market listing.

Heartland profit better than expected but dividend cut
Heartland Group has reported a full year profit for the year to June 30.

Heartland secures new funding for reverse mortgage business
Deal will allow Heartland to continue expanding in Australia.

Heartland seeks $75M in 5-year bond offer
Heartland will at least 3.5 per cent annual interest.

Aussie reverse mortgages drive up Heartland earnings
Heartland's net profit rose 6.5 per cent in the first half.

Heartland bank wants to raise up to $150m
Heartland Bank's full-year profit is up 12 per cent to $60.8 million.

Monthly advance for reverse mortgages
New Zealand's biggest reverse mortgage financier reveals new option.

Heartland lifts first-half profit 14pc
Heartland Bank increased first-half profit 14 per cent as the NZX-listed lender's loan book grew at the same time as it benefited from cheaper funding costs.

Heartland raises $20m at 4.6pc discount
Heartland Bank's trading halt has been lifted after the bank raised $20 million from institutional investors at $1.46 per share.

Heartland plans to raise $30 million
Heartland Bank wants to raise up to $30 million through a placement and share purchase plan to maintain its capital ratio.

Heartland pursue UDC from ANZ
Heartland Bank has told investors that it remains interested in buying asset finance company UDC from ANZ Bank, describing it as an

Heartland Bank profits jump to $54.2m
Heartland Bank has boosted its profits by 12.5 per cent to $54.2 million and says it is still on the acquisition trail. The local

Heartland Bank warns farm values could fall 40pc
Heartland Bank has told investors it is monitoring the dairy sector "with close attention".

Supreme Court turns down Heartland insurance bid
The Supreme Court won't let Heartland New Zealand appeal a ruling that excused Vero Insurance New Zealand from covering losses.

Chorus paces rise in sharemarket index
New Zealand shares rose yesterday, paced by Chorus as its first-half earnings met with market expectations. Xero rose to a four-month high as a seller exited the stock.

NZX's best shares of 2014 (+graphic)
Check out a snapshot of some of the stellar performers on the New Zealand sharemarket this year, as it surged ahead breaking new records.