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The newly-listed, Evolve Education Group, has already commited to spending all the money it's raised in its float - and then some. Audio

Shares in Evolve Education Group have debuted on the New Zealand sharemarket at a 7 cent premium to its issue price of one-dollar a share. Audio

Intueri Education Group says the purchase of the Academy Group will increase the scope of the educational and training opportunities its able to offer. Audio

The new financial markets regulations, which took effect this week, were over six years in the making, but for the market participants, the hard work is just beginning. Audio

Pacific Edge says the company is gaining momentum and increasing its sales in key markets. Audio

The government says the new regulations covering capital markets and financial services will make New Zealand businesses more competitve internationally. Audio

An investment risk manager says the Reserve Bank hasn't done itself any favours by failing to follow through with actions to drive the currency down. Audio

Gentrak is taking a cautious approach to upgrading its guidance for the full year, despite a big new contract in Australia and 40 percent growth in the United Kingdom. Audio

Methven's first-half net profit rose 3.4 percent over the year earlier, which it says is satisfactory, considering last year's result reflected a significant overstocking by key customers. Audio

Veritas Investments has sealed the deal on its fourth major purchase in 18 months and is now considering raising capital to ease its debt burden. Audio

The outlook for the infrastructure and building industry points to an easing of investor confidence as the challenges posed by skills and material shortages moderates enthusiasm. Audio

The Warehouse Group is aiming to become the number one multichannel and digital retailer in New Zealand, with a new corporate structure designed to meet the challenges from technological change. Audio

The Warehouse is still hoping to post a higher adjusted net profit for its full year but that will depend on the crucial Christmas trading period. Audio

Argosy Property says a healthy upturn in market rents has helped increase its bottom line by 25 percent in the first half of the year, and expects profits to continue to rise. Audio

Mitre 10's annual sales have topped 1-billion dollars for the first time. Audio

A stronger-than-expected increase in the volume of retail sales probably hasn't driven up economic growth in the September quarter, as actual retail prices are still under pressure. Audio

New Zealand's lagging investment in research and development is seen as an impediment to its future export growth prospects. Audio

Fonterra's chief executive, Theo Spierings, says the company isn't manipulating dairy volumes in its twice monthly global auctions. Audio

The Reserve Bank says the housing sector risk to New Zealand's financial stability has reduced, but there are increasing risks posed by the weakness in wholesale dairy prices. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio