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Metro Glass' debut breaks NZX's recent losing streak
Metro Performance Glass shares began trading at a premium to the float price yesterday, breaking the losing streak set by the previous three newly listed companies which traded at discounts. Audio
Metro Glass shares debut on the NZX at a small premium
Glass manufacturer, Metro Performance Glass, has become the seventh company to list on the NZX this year. Audio
Green Cross Health looking for opportunities to expand
The chair of Green Cross Health says the company is looking for opportunities to expand its primary healthcare business. Audio
Utilities aren't doing enough to stop cyber attacks
A new survey indicates the majority of New Zealand and Australian organisations, responsible for providing critical infrastructure, aren't doing enough to prevent serious cyber attacks. Audio
SLI Systems says it has hired more staff to drive sales
SLI Systems says it has increased the size of its sales and marketing workforce to address a shortfall in forecast revenue. Audio
Dorchester Pacific says Turners would be a good fit
Dorchester Pacific has launched a more than 82 million dollar takeover offer for the car auction company, Turners Auctions, describing it as a good fit for its insurance and finance business. Audio
NZX issues a positive report card for first half of the year
All aspects of the NZX's business grew in the first half of the year and it has also been busy on the regulatory front. Audio
Dorchester Pacific announces takeover offer
Dorchester Pacific has made an offer to take over the car auction company, Turners Auctions, valuing it at more than 82 million dollars. Audio
Scales shares begin trading at a slight premium
Shares in the apple grower, Scales, began trading this morning at $1.61, a marginal premium to their issue price, but then sank below it. Audio
Little market reaction to stronger than expected trade surplus
New Zealand's trade surplus was stronger than expected in June, but financial markets have barely reacted. Audio
The June trade surplus was higher than expected
New Zealand's trade surplus was a higher than expected 247 million dollars in June. Audio
Blis Technologies fills gap in the market
The biotechnology company, Blis Technologies, has a launched a new ear, nose and throat health-product aimed at toddlers and babies, as young as six-months old. Audio
Fonterra restructurs Canpac plant: to shed 110 jobs
The dairy cooperative, Fonterra, will shed 110 jobs at its Waikato-based Canpac plant, as it begins to focus more on paediatric nutrition. Audio
Moa Group increases sales 95 percent in New Zealand
The craft beer brewing company, Moa Group, says the changes it has made to its sales and distribution structure have resulted in a substantial increase in sales. Audio
Wynyard Group - Sydney centre reflects growing strength
The head of the crime analytics software company, Wynyard Group, says its new operations centre in Sydney reflects its growing strength in the region. Audio
Vista Group International will sell its shares
Vista Group International will sell its shares for $2.35 each, raising 92 million dollars from its initial public offer. Audio
Precinct Properties expects valuation increase of $47 Million
Precinct Properties expects a revaluation of its New Zealand commercial property portfolio to reflect an increase of about 47-million dollars in the year ended June. Audio
Bladder cancer patients to have access to easy urine testing
New Zealand bladder cancer patients and others needing urine testing services, will soon be able to access an easy-to-use, e-commerce website, offering a fast and non-invasive test. Audio
Port of Tauranga seen as becoming the NZ hub for big ships
The Port of Tauranga is poised to become the New Zealand hub for big ships, taking business away from all its competitors. Audio
Goodman Fielder shareholders advised to sell ahead of offer
An Australian investment research company is recommending shareholders sell Goodman Fielder shares ahead of a proposed scheme to buy the food manufacturing firm. Audio
