New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 79
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise led by rebound in MRP
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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NZ stock market ends on a positive note as MRP's rebound boosts shares from a 6-month low; Orion Health slumps.
AMP Capital NZ taps fixed-income chief Grant Hassell as managing director
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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AMP Capital New Zealand has named its head of fixed income, Grant Hassell, as managing director, replacing Graham Law, who departs after six years.
NZ Budget to pump $20M a year into Callaghan Innovation grants
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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The government will pump an extra $20 million a year into the research and development Growth Grants programme, one of three types of grant administer.
Liquidators of China milk exporter may claw back $145,200 from Chinese directors
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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Liquidators of a failed milk exporting company, which became insolvent after losing an unfair dismissal case with employees, may force the company's C.
World Bank says sharp slowdown in China would hurt NZ, Australia
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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A sharp slowdown in China would hurt commodity exporting countries like New Zealand and Australia and spill over into Pacific Island countries, the Wo.
NZ house prices rise 8% in March, led by a 13% jump in Auckland
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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New Zealand residential property prices rose in March, led by Auckland where housing supply isn't meeting demand, putting pressure on the market.
NZ business confidence slips in first quarter, consistent with moderating growth
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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new zealand institute of economic research
New Zealand business confidence slipped in the first quarter, with firms remaining fairly optimistic, consistent with moderating economic growth.
Payday for CallPlus founders in $250M sale to M2
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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digital entertainment
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M2 Group, the ASX-listed voice and data services company, has agreed to acquire New Zealand's Call Plus for $250 million, gaining the nation's third l.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise; Meridian gains after 8-day slide
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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New Zealand shares rose, led by Meridian Energy as investors returned to the stock after eight days of decline.
Capital + Merchant trustee stoush back in court
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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financial markets authority
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serious fraud office
Lawyers acting for Perpetual Trust and law firm Stace Hammond are seeking access to documents and communication covered by legal privilege in dispute.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall led by Meridian; Fliway drops on debut
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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New Zealand shares dipped, driven by Meridian's installment payment concerns, while newcomer Fliway Group fell below its offer price on its debut.
New Zealand still has 'rock star economy', says HBSC chief economist Bloxham
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham, who first coined the phrase 'rock star' in January last year to describe New Zealand's economic growth, says it's s.
Libraries to kick-start NZ’s knowledge economy?
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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Aussie-kiwi dollar parity may be great news for travellers heading across the ditch, but it also raises some big questions about the long term state.
Xero sets its sights on Asia, first stop, Singapore
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Xero has entered into a strategic partnership with KPMG in Singapore in order to help it extend its global reach.
Fishing company Sanford looks to lay off 232 Christchurch staff
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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Sanford, New Zealand's largest listed fishing group, is in consultations with 232 staff who look likely to lose their jobs at the company's Christchur.
Technology and broadband vital for Kiwi businesses
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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healthtech
Of businesses using the internet, just under one-quarter used a fibre-optic connection for ultra-fast broadband in 2014.
Nuplex beefs up investment plans across Asia
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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Nuplex Industries, the specialty chemicals manufacturer, is exploring more investment opportunities across Asia, having shifted its businesses away fr.
NZ primary industry firms open Chinese marketing office
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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A group of New Zealand primary sector firms has opened a joint marketing office in Shanghai, completing a three-year gestation to make life easier in.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise, paced by Summerset; Spark, Fonterra decline
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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power / energy
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meridian energy
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New Zealand shares rose, paced by Summerset Group Holdings and Ryman Healthcare as investors bought into retirement village operators.
NZ Rugby full-year profit shrinks by 86% as costs rise
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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New Zealand Rugby's annual profit dropped about 86 percent as the national sports administrator's costs grew faster than its income.