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Harvey Norman NZ stores see near $100m revenue increase, 60% profit jump

Harvey Norman's New Zealand stores logged a stellar FY2016, with a $98.5 million increase in revenue - and a 60% jump in net profit.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2017

Microsoft

Microsoft offers up seven key partner opportunities for 2017

DX, specialisation and the internet of partners are among the greatest partner opportunities this year according to Microsoft.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2017

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Tourism

Legendary Hawke’s Bay venue on the market

Potential for apartments or offices could lift the value of Napier’s art deco landmark, which is going to auction after 105 years.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2017

Robotics

Drone swarm to aid in post disaster location

Following earthquakes and tsunamis, the drones could help rescue teams find trapped survivors faster and gather vital health data from body sensors.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 12th Feb 2017

Green Party

Call for review of toxic gas at ports

Workers and nearby residents may still be exposed to methyl bromide at several ports, despite a court warning over health and ozone risks.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 12th Feb 2017

District Health Board

Property deals show faith in Christchurch rebuild

Major sales and leases in Christchurch's CBD last year signal scarce prime stock and growing confidence among investors and tenants.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2017

EduTech

Govt's Innovative fund opens to ECE

The Government has extended its innovative teaching fund to early education teachers, allowing them to apply for the $18 million Teacher-led Innovation Fund.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017

Auckland Council

Property Institute calls for review of target agreements

Homebuyers could be locked out for longer unless ministers rethink Reserve Bank rules after governor Graeme Wheeler's exit.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017

NFL

Billion-dollar sports stadium gets new roof

Crane crews are using a single-hoist system to place 385,000kg of roof steel more safely and precisely on Atlanta’s new stadium.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017

Fintech

MYOB sets sights on mid-market with new offering

MYOB targets larger firms with its novel cloud payroll system, Advanced People, set to boost efficiency across NZ's mid-market.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017

Trustpower

Bundling utilities: Good or bad for business?

Is this stress worth it? Are there legitimate reasons you should pursue consolidating your utility bills through consolidated providers?.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017

Digital Transformation

DX to drive 75% of Kiwi IT spend by 2019 says IDC NZ

Technologies enabling DX will drive more than 75% of Kiwi IT spend by 2019 with 50% of all infrastructure and software spend being cloud-based by 2020.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017