Nona Pelletier
Evening business for 14 March 2016
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Financial sector taking action to keep baby boomers working
The financial sector is looking at new ways to keep aging baby boomers in the workforce longer, as a skills gap looms large on the near horizon. Audio
GDP expects to have slowed in 4th quarter, but pick-up seen
A couple of sets of numbers out this week are expected to show the changing face of the economy with weak dairy prices dampening activity and incomes on one hand but a strong tourism sector helping to… Audio
The Warehouse sees strong lift in first half net profit
The country's biggest listed retailer, The Warehouse Group, has reported a strong lift in its first half profit on the back of higher sales. Audio
Briscoe Group makes record profit
The sporting goods and homeware retailer, Briscoe Group, says it's made a record full-year profit on higher sales and improved margins, despite the impact of a weaker currency. Audio
NZ's big hotels see property values rise between 20 to 30%
A commercial real estate company says there's been a big increase in the number of large hotel sales, as record high visitor numbers drive up prices. Audio
Hiring expectations slow: shortages see wage pressures emerge
The employment group, Manpower, says the pace of hiring has slowed and wage pressures have increased as employers struggle to find the right staff. Audio
Evening business for 4 March 2016
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Restaurant Brands to buy large NSW KFC franchise for A$82.4M
New Zealand's Restaurant Brands has seen its share price rise 10 percent this morning, on news that it's buying the largest KFC franshise business in New South Wales. Audio
Evening business for 3 March 2016
News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
Evening Business for 2 March 2016
News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
Business news with Nona Pelletier
The very latest business news and market updates with Nona Pelletier. Audio
Business news with Nona Pelletier
The very latest business news with RNZ business reporter Nona Pelletier, with updates on business confidence and the markets. Audio
AFT Pharmaceuticals to licence Maxigesic in 69 more countries
The Auckland-based drugmaker, AFT Pharmaceuticals, is partnering with a Swiss-based pharmaceutical company to licence its painkiller, Maxigesic, for sale in a further 69 countries. Audio
Institute of Directors supports increase in company reporting
The Institute of Directors is in support of tightening up the reporting requirements for New Zealand's public-listed companies. Audio
Business briefs
The Australia-based, APN News and Media, has made a full year net loss of just over 10-million-Australian dollars, compared with a profit of over 11 million, the year earlier. Audio
Vital Healcare delivers $59 M first half net profit
Property investor and developer Vital Healthcare Property Trust, has seen a more than four-fold increase in first half profit, driven by strong rental growth and a 45-million-dollar rise in the value… Audio
Power companies' report card - tough times
The big four power companies have just completed the latest round of financial reporting, with a highly competitive marketplace keeping prices low, margins tight, and earnings largely flat. Audio
Midday Markets for 24 February 2016
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Don Lewthwaite at First NZ Capital. Audio
NZX drives revenue up 82%, revenue rises 12%
The sharemarket operator NZX has seen an 82% increase in its full-year net profit, reflecting its investment in a funds management business and a broader range of products. Audio
