Today we launch part two of our latest video series, a beginner's guide to investing in shares.

Today we launch part one of our latest video series, a beginner's guide to investing in shares.

Mad Butcher chief executive Michael Morton says investors' strong appetite for the company's back-door listing has not surprised him.

New Zealand and Chinese leaders are gearing up for one of their most significant gatherings since the Free Trade Agreement was signed five years ago.

With recent research highlighting that there are approximately 5000 companies in New Zealand with revenues of $10 million.

The voluntary administrators of a beleaguered Australian firm, which froze more than $100 million of Kiwi investments, have softened a statement regarding meeting creditor and investor obligations.

Kiwi organic soup and ready-to-eat meal maker Pitango has been bought out of receivership by a family-run Australian food manufacturer.

Guinness Peat Group (GPG), the investment holding company in the final stages of selling all but one of its assets, is considering its options after completing a share buyback yesterday.

Shares in Mighty River Power are likely to cost between $2.36 and $2.75, according to estimates based on a raft of pre-marketing research reports released by major broking firms.

Transparency and engagement are important ingredients in building a successful business that serves the needs of all stakeholders, writes Paul Glass.

Two overseas government watchdogs have issued warnings to investors about a British company offering big returns for their money.

The New Zealand sharemarket surged to a record high yesterday, driven by rises in major stocks including Telecom, Sky TV and Xero.

Rupert Murdoch's sell-down of his 43.6 per cent share of Sky TV leaves local management with greater influence over the pay television operator.

Four Lombard Finance directors could face tougher sentences as their case goes to the Court of Appeal this week.

Developers of two huge residential schemes knocked back by authorities in Auckland last week are vowing to fight for their right to build and are heading to the Environment Court.

A recent pick-up in Australian housing loan approvals has gone into reverse, suggesting a series of interest rate cuts is taking its time in percolating through the economy.

Analysts are picking a positive reporting season driven by strong performances in the retail and construction sectors but warn New Zealand's high dollar could be a stumbling block this year.

Companies looking to invest or do business in China need to build up local relationships, use advisers who know the market.

New Zealanders are showing a rising resistance to overseas investors, a business survey has found.

Progressive Enterprises' plans to develop an entire new town centre precinct at Beachlands in southeast Auckland heads to the Environment Court today.

Executives running the country's biggest real estate syndicator, managing property assets valued at about $850 million, are examining a new venture.