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NZ dollar gains as yen falls to 7-year low vs. greenback
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar gains as yen falls to 7-year low vs. greenback

The New Zealand dollar rose as the yen fell to a seven-year low against the greenback as stimulus from the Bank of Japan and the prospects that Pri.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2014
Kiwi tech firms comprise 10% of Deloitte's Asia-Pacific Fast 500 index
Marketing Technologies

Kiwi tech firms comprise 10% of Deloitte's Asia-Pacific Fast 500 index

Fifty-one New Zealand technology companies have been included in the 2014 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific index, equalling the record for.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2014
NPT first-half operating earnings rise 14% on increased rental base
Industrial

NPT first-half operating earnings rise 14% on increased rental base

NPT, the listed property investor, reported a 14 percent increase in first-half operating profit as rental income was swelled by new properties inc.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2014
Progressive boss warns NZ politicians about misusing Parliamentary privilege after supermarket inquiry ends
Market share

Progressive boss warns NZ politicians about misusing Parliamentary privilege after supermarket inquiry ends

Progressive Enterprises managing director Dave Chambers said New Zealand politicians need to be careful about allegations made under Parliamentary.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2014
Horizon Energy first-half profit drops 58% on regulated price curbs
Power / Energy

Horizon Energy first-half profit drops 58% on regulated price curbs

Horizon Energy Distribution, the Bay of Plenty lines company which exceeded its regulated price path in 2012, said first-half profit fell 58 percen.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2014
Shares in F&P Healthcare rise to a record as market darling outperforms
Health Technologies

Shares in F&P Healthcare rise to a record as market darling outperforms

Shares in Fisher & Paykel Healthcare rose to a record after the maker of breathing masks and humidifiers raised its profit forecast for the sixth t.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2014
Countdown happy at being exonerated under Commerce Commission inquiry
Corruption

Countdown happy at being exonerated under Commerce Commission inquiry

Progressive Enterprises managing director Dave Chambers said he felt exonerated by the outcome of a Commerce Commission inquiry into anti-competiti.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2014
NZ producer prices fall in third quarter on dairy manufacturing inputs
Inflation

NZ producer prices fall in third quarter on dairy manufacturing inputs

New Zealand producer input prices fell in the third quarter as lower farmgate milk prices reduced input costs for dairy manufacturers, adding more.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2014
Australia's FTA with China adds to rivalry in 'hotly contested' market for soft commodities
Free trade agreement

Australia's FTA with China adds to rivalry in 'hotly contested' market for soft commodities

Australia's free trade agreement with China heralds a renewed focus to diversify the country's economy away from a reliance on mineral exports to s.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2014
Supermarket inquiry finds no breaches by Countdown
Commerce Commission

Supermarket inquiry finds no breaches by Countdown

The Commerce Commission inquiry into anti-competitive behaviour by Countdown supermarkets, alleged by former Labour Party MP Shane Jones, has found.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2014
Kiwi school lunch ordering system quicker than making a sandwich
EduTech

Kiwi school lunch ordering system quicker than making a sandwich

Hawke's Bay's Lunchonline revolutionizes school lunches, enabling parents to order quickly online, ensuring kids enjoy nutritious meals at school.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2014
Serko widens 1H loss, boosts sales and staff
Serko

Serko widens 1H loss, boosts sales and staff

Serko, the online travel booking business, widened its first-half loss in line with its May prospectus as it hired more staff to chase sales growth.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2014
NZ dollar whippy after Fed minutes stay mum on interest rate outlook
NZD

NZ dollar whippy after Fed minutes stay mum on interest rate outlook

The New Zealand dollar was volatile following the release of the Federal Reserve minutes to its last meeting this morning, as the minutes failed to.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2014
94% of Kiwi schools turn to online resources for better education
EduTech

94% of Kiwi schools turn to online resources for better education

A recent report on New Zealand schools show digital technology is being widely adopted and is contributing to higher student achievement.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2014
Kiwi UFB uptake passes 10%
Unified Communications

Kiwi UFB uptake passes 10%

New Zealand's UFB uptake hits 10% as broadband connections surge by nearly 40% in the latest quarter, reveals Communications Minister Amy Adams.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2014
Christchurch theatre selects Priava cloud technology for restored venue
Storage

Christchurch theatre selects Priava cloud technology for restored venue

Isaac Theatre Royal in Christchurch embraces Priava's cloud technology for its grand reopening, ensuring top-notch management for its revamped, historic venue.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2014
Kiwi tech start-up revs up the US rental car industry
Market

Kiwi tech start-up revs up the US rental car industry

This model provides a win-win solution where travellers get a free one-way car or campervan hire while rental companies save big money on relocation costs.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2014
Westpac chooses Gemalto technology for mobile payments
Payment Technologies

Westpac chooses Gemalto technology for mobile payments

The Optelio Contactless Sticker embeds a secure EMV microprocessor that will be linked to Westpac customers' credit or debit cards.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2014
Netflix is coming to New Zealand next year
Digital Entertainment

Netflix is coming to New Zealand next year

Netflix has announced the internet movie and TV subscription service will be available in New Zealand and Australia in March 2015.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2014