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Trading in Pyne Gould has been suspended by the NZX's regulator after the company failed to file its annual report on time. Audio
Michael Hill sales up
The ANZ Bank's latest economic survey - the truckometer - suggests a slowdown in growth may have levelled out and there are a few signs of a pick up. Audio
ASB says further dairy price rises needed to back forecast
The latest dairy auction results are boosting hopes that farmers will get higher-than-forecast payouts at the end of the season. Audio
Trade Me says job and wage growth appears to be slowing
Trade Me says the number of new jobs being created in New Zealand appears to be slowing. Audio
Business briefs
The mobile advertising software company, Snakk Media, is aiming to raise 2-point-3 million dollars with the issue of new shares at 4-and-a-half cents each, which it will use to hire more staff, update… Audio
Orion eyes pharmacy expansion opportunities in United States
The health software company, Orion Health, has signed a deal that will its technology rolled out to all 24-hundred Boots chemist shops in Britain and Ireland, and it's now setting its sights on the… Audio
F & P Finance sale said to be close: negotiations continue
The sale of one of New Zealand's largest consumer finance companies is down to the final stages of negotiations, according to sources. Audio
Australia's Vocus to takeover NZ telco owner
New Zealand's largest telecommunications companies can expect to see increased competition as the Australian telecoms company Vocus Communications plans a 1.9 billion-Australian-dollar takeover of… Audio
Pumpkin Patch full year earnings impacted by unforeseen costs
Pumpkin Patch has delayed the release of its financial result until the end of the month, after discovering some unspecified risks that are likely to adversely affect its bottom line. Audio
MTF takeover tussle may be in the offing
A potential takeover tussle for the car industry finance company, MTF, may be in the making. Audio
Visitor arrivals to New Zealand rose 7 percent
Separately, visitor arrivals to New Zealand rose 7 percent to nearly 203-thousand in August, led by holidaymakers from China. Audio
NZ Super Fund's growth exceeds expectations: growth to slow
The New Zealand Superannuation Fund's return on investments has exceeded expectations, but the fund's Guardians warn that the high rate of growth won't continue. Audio
Motor Trade Finance says many hurdles ahead for Turners
Motor Trade Finance says car auction and financial services company Turners has many hurdles to overcome in order to lift its stake in the company. Audio
Motor Trade Finances issues caution about Turners' offer
Motor Trade Finances is cautioning its shareholders to carefully consider Turners' offer to buy up to 20 percent of the company. Audio
Briscoe Group still optimistic on takever over for Kathamandu
The homeware and sports retailer Briscoe Group is still trumpeting the virtues of its takeover offer for Kathmandu even though it's received precious few takers for its offer, which looks set to fail.
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Food prices have fallen, driven by cheaper groceries and meat, poultry and fish. Audio
Michael Hill opens flagship store on Queen Street
Michael Hill International has opened its largest and 300th retail store in a glitzy opening yesterday night. Audio
TruScreen gets certification in Mexico
TruScreen says the Mexican government approval for its cervical cancer screening technology will open doors to a near half billion dollar market in Latin America. Audio
Harmoney aims to double size with Australian expansion
New Zealand's first peer-to-peer lender will expand into Australia in November, as part of a plan to drive scale and profitability. Audio
Snowball's first year has seen exceptionally high success rate
Snowball Effect says nine of the eleven companies that have used its crowdfunding platform in its first year have successfully reached their funding targets. Audio