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Green Party calls out prime minister on Pacific Island spying
Government

Green Party calls out prime minister on Pacific Island spying

The Green Party demands an explanation from New Zealand Prime Minister John Key over illegal spying on citizens of Cook Islands and Niue.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2015
Serko says full-year revenue to miss forecast, warns on 2016 sales
Serko

Serko says full-year revenue to miss forecast, warns on 2016 sales

Serko, the online online travel booking business, warned annual revenue will miss its prospectus forecast by up to 6 percent as some billable services.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2015
NZ dollar tumbles after strong US jobs data increases chances of Fed hike in June
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar tumbles after strong US jobs data increases chances of Fed hike in June

The New Zealand dollar fell to its lowest in more than three weeks as the greenback soared after better-than-expected US jobs data boosted speculation.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2015
The increasing need for cloud security solutions
Data Loss Prevention

The increasing need for cloud security solutions

With the threat landscape changing and the propensity for malicious attacks increasing, the role of security vendors and resellers is more important.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2015
Blue Chip's Bryers banned from managing NZ firms for 7 more years, bankruptcy lifted
Blue Chip

Blue Chip's Bryers banned from managing NZ firms for 7 more years, bankruptcy lifted

Former Blue Chip boss Mark Bryers has been discharged from his five-and-a-half year bankruptcy, though he's banned from acting as a manager or directo.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2015
MARKET CLOSE: NZX 50 rises to record led by Genesis on yield hunt
Power / Energy

MARKET CLOSE: NZX 50 rises to record led by Genesis on yield hunt

New Zealand shares rose led by Genesis Energy and paced by Spark New Zealand, as the international hunt for income paying investment returned.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2015
NZ dollar heads for 0.9% weekly decline as US jobs data looms
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar heads for 0.9% weekly decline as US jobs data looms

US figures will provide a gauge on the strength of the world's biggest economy and give the greenback its next cue for a direction.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2015
Chatham Rock seeks another $1.25M to pursue new seabed mining licence
NZAX

Chatham Rock seeks another $1.25M to pursue new seabed mining licence

Chatham Rock aims to secure £1.25M for a fresh stab at offshore mining rights, amidst pay cuts and legislative battles.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2015
Kiwi businesswomen need to step it up
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Kiwi businesswomen need to step it up

New Zealand businesswomen need to be more assertive if they want to arrest the 'alarming drop' in their numbers in senior management roles.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2015
UPDATE: Transport and logistics provider Fliway offering IPO at $1.20 to $1.40 per share
Capital

UPDATE: Transport and logistics provider Fliway offering IPO at $1.20 to $1.40 per share

Fliway Group, the transport and logistics provider behind the first float on the NZX this year, is hoping to raise between $27.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2015
NZ wool market mixed amid targeted buying
NZX

NZ wool market mixed amid targeted buying

New Zealand crossbred wool, which accounts for the majority of the country's production, rose to a three-and-a-half month high this week on lower volu.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2015
CORE leads global 'sustainable educational solutions' for Christchurch schools
EduTech

CORE leads global 'sustainable educational solutions' for Christchurch schools

CORE Education is leading the design of New Pedagogies for Deep Learning, a three year initiative that aims to enhance learning within schools.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2015
Fliway Group seeks up to $44.5 million in first IPO of the year
Supply Chain

Fliway Group seeks up to $44.5 million in first IPO of the year

Fliway Group aims to raise USD $27.3 million to USD $44.5 million in the first IPO on the NZX this year, valuing the firm at up to USD $75 million.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2015
Enprise, Brunton scoop top MYOB partner award
Fintech

Enprise, Brunton scoop top MYOB partner award

Enprise Solutions and Brunton have shared the top award as MYOB Enterprise Solutions Partners of the Year 2014.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2015
NZ wholesale trade rises for third quarter in December
Financial results

NZ wholesale trade rises for third quarter in December

New Zealand's wholesale trade grew for a third quarter in the final three months of 2014, with increased activity for apparel, pharmaceuticals and fur.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2015
Air NZ bins automatic travel insurance after warning from ComCom
Commerce Commission

Air NZ bins automatic travel insurance after warning from ComCom

Air New Zealand, the national carrier, will scrap its pre-selected travel insurance option after receiving a formal warning from the Commerce Commissi.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2015
Warehouse lowers annual profit, dividend forecast on weaker trading
Noel Leeming

Warehouse lowers annual profit, dividend forecast on weaker trading

Warehouse Group lowered its forecasts for annual profit and dividends after New Zealand's largest listed retailer posted weaker first-half earnings as.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2015
NZ economy to grow close to 3% in 2015 as building offsets dairy decline: Moody's
Government

NZ economy to grow close to 3% in 2015 as building offsets dairy decline: Moody's

New Zealand's economy is expected to grow at an annual pace close to three percent this year as increased building activity in its two biggest cities,.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2015
NZ dollar drops after RBNZ looks at new home loan restrictions
Reserve Bank of New Zealand

NZ dollar drops after RBNZ looks at new home loan restrictions

The New Zealand dollar dropped after the Reserve Bank said it's looking at ways to restrict lending on residential property investments, stoking specu.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2015