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Mixed success seen on plan to tax low-value imported goods
A tax expert says the Government's plan to apply GST to low-value imported digital products is reasonable, but collecting tax on goods shipped to New Zealand won't be as easy. Audio
Opus International's first half profit up 60%
Opus International Consultants' share price surged 11 percent yesterday, following a better-than-expected first-half result. Audio
Trilogy buying cosmetics importer and distributor
Trilogy International says it will nearly double sales when it buys the country's largest independent cosmetics importer. Audio
Freightways sees tougher year ahead but digital business growth
Freightways is expecting 2016 will be a tougher year than last, reflecting a general slowing in the New Zealand economy and ongoing weakness in Australia. Audio
Michael Hill's full year net profit rises 11%
The sparkle has come off Michael Hill International, as disappointing sales in Australia prompted the jeweller to cut its full-year dividend payout by 23%. Audio
Credit rating agency places Fonterra on creditwatch
Standard and Poor's has warned it may cut Fonterra's A credit rating, due to worries about the dairy exporter's financial strength. Audio
Augusta will sell Auckland's Finance Centre for $87 million
Augusta Capital has agreed to sell the Finance Centre complex in Auckland for 87 million dollars. Audio
NZ economy takes a hit as global commodity prices slump
A downturn in global commodity prices is putting the brakes on the economy. Audio
Manufacturers' group survey shows sales decline
The latest survey has found manufacturers' sales have declined, but confidence has improved. Audio
Eroad eyes seven states by March
Eroad is confident of expanding to seven states in North America by March next year. Audio
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
