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T&G Global Group's first half profit rises 18% to $12.5 million
T & G Global says its first half profit has risen by nearly a fifth, helped by an improved performance across all its divisions, and the first-time contribution of Apollo Apples. Audio
Midday Markets for 6 August 2015
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Brad Gordon at Macquarie Private Wealth. Audio
Jean Jones' owner in liquidation
The owner of the Jean Jones and Platform clothing firms is in liquidation, owing about $1.8 million. Audio
Genesis Energy will shut its last two coal-burning generators
Genesis Energy will shut its last two coal-burning electricity generators at the Huntly power station at the end of 2018. Audio
Kathmandu's board rejects Briscoe Group's takeover offer
Kathmandu has rejected Briscoe Group's takeover offer saying it's too low. Audio
Midday Markets for 5 August 2015
For the latest from the markets we're joined by James Malden at Macquarie Private Wealth. Audio
Two of Auckland Airport's senior managers resign
Auckland Airport says two of its top senior managers have resigned following a review of the company's direction and strategy, which included executive remuneration. The chief executive of Auckland… Audio
Intueri Education lowers full year profit forecast
Intueri Education Group has lowered its forecast full year earnings by as much as 18 percent, due to lower demand for training and higher compliance costs. The vocational education provider says its… Audio
A cut in forecast dairy payout certain this Friday - economist
An economist says there's only one way Fonterra can go with its forecast payout to farmers this Friday - and that's down. Dairy prices plunged again in the latest global dairy auction, with the key… Audio
Contact Energy's share price leads other energy companies up
Contact Energy's share price has bounced around following Origin Energy's sale of its 53 percent stake at 4-dollars-65 a share. Contact's share price hit a high of 5-dollars-10 this morning, before… Audio
Unemployment edges up, while wages remain muted
The labour market is starting to feel the effects of the slowing economy. Official figures show the pace of employment growth slowed, rising zero-point-3 percent to 2-point-36 million in the three… Audio
Origin Energy sale linked to coal steam gas project
An analyst says Origin Energy has sold Contact Energy at a cheap price in order to keep its debt down Audio
Origin Energy selling its stake in Contact Energy
Australia's Origin Energy is selling its entire 53 percent controlling stake in Contact Energy for 4-dollars-65 a share, valuing its stake at 1 point 8 billion dollars. Audio
Trilogy expects strong first half sales
Trilogy International expects a more than 50 percent increase in its first-half sales, while its pre-tax net profit is expected to more than triple. Audio
Commerce Commission claims price fixing in rural services
The Commerce Commission has filed legal action against two rural services firms and five current or former employees, over claims of price fixing in connection with the introduction of a new animal… Audio
Labour market data expected to point to low wage inflation
Some economists are picking robust jobs growth and weak pay rises once again when the latest figures on the historical state of the labour market are released. Audio
Heartlands expecting to match forecast profit for the year
Heartland New Zealand is expecting a profit of about 48 million dollars for the 2015 financial year, and expects next year's profits will increase to more than 50 million. Audio
Green Cross Health focusing on considation and profit growth
Green Cross Health's share price has risen another 6 percent this morning, after the company announced a special dividend of 15 cents a share, at yesterday's annual meeting. Audio
Darwin gaming taxes will cost SkyCity less than it expected
Sky City Entertainment Group says a review of gaming tax rates at its Darwin Casino will cost it about 5 million dollars less a year, than it had been expecting. Audio
Abano makes full year net loss
Abano Healthcare has reported a full year loss, after selling its orthotics and pathology operations during the last year. Audio