Nona Pelletier
Government seeks feedback on Telecommunications Act
The Government is reviewing the regulations covering all digital communications with a view to coming up with a new set of rules that can adapt to a changing environment, while promoting investment… Audio
Tourism growth constrained by capital investment
The tourism industry is close to overtaking dairy as New Zealand's number one export earner, but a lobby group for the sector says growth continues to be constrained by a relatively low level of… Audio
CBL expected to register prospectus for dual listing
CBL Corporation is expected to register a prospectus today for a public offering of shares on the New Zealand and Australian sharemarkets. Audio
Call for tax change on seismic strengthening falls on deaf ears
A lobby group demanding tax relief for earthquake strengthening work on buildings says it's being ignored by the Government. Audio
Vista Group's first half profit more than doubles
Vista Group International's first half profit is more than double the year earlier, due to the expansion of its business and improved operating performance. Audio
TVNZ lifts full year result
The state-owned broadcaster, TVNZ, has lifted its full year profit result by a half, due to taking greater market share and selling property. Audio
Kathmandu Holdings reviewing head office operations
The takeover target, Kathmandu Holdings, is planning to axe up to a tenth of the jobs at its head office workforce to cut costs. Audio
Metlifecare has lifted its half-year profit
Metlifecare has lifted its half-year profit by three-quarters, due to strong sales and rising property values. Audio
NZ sharemarket up in trading today
New Zealand's sharemarket has risen modestly, as China's central bank moves to calm global investors worried about its economy. Audio
Genesis Energy expects to match last year's strong result
Genesis Energy is looking at innovative ways to drive customer numbers up in an effort to match what's being offered by a growing number of competitors. Audio
NIB says it's turned around NZ business with 6 percent growth
NIB Holdings New Zealand says it's reversed a decade of decline in the number of policyholders, with growth of 6 percent in the past year. Audio
Business briefs
Contact Energy has opened an offer of up to 100 million dollars of unsecured, unsubordinated fixed-rate bonds. Audio
Argosy buys fully leased Akl office building for $42 million
Argosy Property says it's bought a fully leased office building in Auckland for 42 million dollars. Audio
Spark has appointed receivers to Mako Networks
Spark has appointed receivers to Mako Networks after the technology company was placed into liquidation last week. Audio
Sky TV delivers best ever result, but customer numbers down
Sky Network Television says it's made its strongest ever financial result, with revenue at an all time high. Audio
Port of Tauranga financial result little changed
Port of Tauranga has reported a flat full year profit. Audio
Fletcher Building to cut costs
Fletcher Building says its profit will continue to grow by keeping costs down and selling more products to customers. Audio
Fletcher Building profit falls
Fletcher Building's profit has fallen by a fifth, driven down by assets sales, site closure costs and the writedown of goodwill. Audio
Trilogy buys cosmetics importer and distributor
Trilogy International says it will nearly double in size after buying New Zealand's largest independent cosmetics importer and distributor. Audio