Nona Pelletier
Kathmandu says it's on track to meet profit expectations
The outdoor clothing and equipment retailer, Kathmandu Holdings, says it's on track to deliver on its full year profit guidance, with solid Christmas holiday sales in Australia and New Zealand. Audio
Business news with Nona Pelletier
Turning to business news now with senior business journalist Nona Pelletier. Audio
Midday Markets for 29 January 2016
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Brad Gordon at Macquarie Private Wealth. Audio
Fliway expects better H1 profit
The recently listed courier and transport company, Fliway Group, has seen its share price rise more than 10 % this morning, after it lifted its profit guidance by up to 20 %. Audio
Business Briefs
The national airline carrier, Air New Zealand, carried just over 1-and-a-half million passengers last month. Audio
Midday Markets for 28 January 2016
For the latest from the markets we're joined by James Grigor at Macquarie Private Wealth. Audio
Trade deficit narrows in December, dairy exports down
New Zealand's annual trade deficit narrowed in December, and was slightly smaller than was expected. Audio
Economist says forecast may have hit the bottom
The dairy co-operative, Fonterra, says tough overseas conditions have forced it to cut its payout forecast Audio
RBNZ holds cash rate steady at 2.5 pct
The Reserve Bank held its benchmark cash rate steady, but signalled it would cut further if needed. Audio
Survey finds most SMEs cautious amid stronger growth
A survey has found small businesses are taking a cautious approach to hiring staff even though half are expecting the economy to remain strong over the first half of the year Audio
Midday Markets for 27 January 2016
For the latest from the markets we're joined by James Malden at Macquarie Private Wealth Audio
Veritas expects a full year net loss
Shares in Veritas Investments, the owner of the Mad Butcher chain, have fallen 30% this morning, after it revised down its profit expectations on the back of a disappointing second quarter. Audio
Housing confidence slips in survey
Housing market confidence has fallen in an ASB bank survey. Audio
Survey finds most SMEs aren't planning to hire
A survey of small to medium sized businesses has found about half expect their business to grow over the next six months, but most aren't planning to hire more staff. Audio
Midday Markets for 26 January 2016
For the latest from the markets we're joined by James Malden at Macquarie Private Wealth. Audio
Aged care beds area of focus - retirement analyst
A retirement sector analyst says a shortage of aged care beds offers providers a good opportunity for growth. Audio
Regions unlikely to snare business off Auckland - Barnett
The regions outside of Auckland are unlikely to benefit from businesses put off by the super city's pressured infrastructure and overheated housing market, according to a business leader. Audio
Service sector activity stays close to eight-year high
Activity in the services sector has ended the year near its strongest level in eight years, with new orders driving steady growth. Audio
Midday Markets for 25 January 2016
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Brad Gordon at Macquarie Private Wealth. Audio
VMob sees move to NZX Main Board better fit than NXT market
The brand management software company, VMob, has graduated this morning from the stock exchange's NZAX alternative market for start-ups, onto the Main Board, as it looks to raise its international… Audio
