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Environmental Protection Authority head Rob Forlong resigns
Risk & Compliance

Environmental Protection Authority head Rob Forlong resigns

Rob Forlong, the first chief executive of the three year-old Environmental Protection Authority, has resigned at a time when the government is under p.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2015
While you were sleeping: European stocks rise to record
Power / Energy

While you were sleeping: European stocks rise to record

European stocks rose, pushing a regional equity benchmark to a record high, after better-than-expected data from Germany and after Greece said it made.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Just Water agrees to sell Australian business for A$11 million to Waterlogic
Sales

Just Water agrees to sell Australian business for A$11 million to Waterlogic

Just Water International, the water cooler and supplies business 79 percent owned by founder Tony Falkenstein, has agreed to sell its Australian busin.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2015
NZ dollar rises to new record vs euro, seen gaining further
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar rises to new record vs euro, seen gaining further

The New Zealand dollar rose to a fresh record against the euro and commentators say it is likely to continue to break new ground as a stronger local e.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2015
Cubic Defence NZ targets corporate along with military and security customers
Physical Security

Cubic Defence NZ targets corporate along with military and security customers

High-tech exporter Cubic Defence NZ is setting its sights on selling military training systems to corporate customers.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2015
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise, led by Pacific Edge
NZX

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise, led by Pacific Edge

New Zealand shares rose, led by Pacific Edge after a report about its medical testing products was published in a prominent medical journal.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2015
NZ dollar rises to record vs. euro as Greece, ECB weigh
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar rises to record vs. euro as Greece, ECB weigh

The New Zealand dollar rose to a record against the euro as Greece's looming debt payments, subdued economic data and quantitative easing by the Europ.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2015
Herald editor-in-chief Tim Murphy steps down
TV3

Herald editor-in-chief Tim Murphy steps down

The New Zealand Herald's editor-in-chief for the last decade, Tim Murphy, has stepped down from the role in favour of the Herald's current editor, Sha.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2015
Zeta Resources makes bid for Pan Pacific Petroleum, valuing target at A$29.4M
Shares

Zeta Resources makes bid for Pan Pacific Petroleum, valuing target at A$29.4M

Zeta Resources, the ASX-listed investment group advised by Duncan Saville's ICM unit, has made a full takeover bid for Pan Pacific Petroleum, valuing.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2015
KiwiBank mulls $150 million note sale
Kiwibank

KiwiBank mulls $150 million note sale

Kiwibank, the banking unit of state-owned New Zealand Post, is mulling a $150 million note sale to help the bank meet regulatory requirements.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2015
Weak NZ inflation dims prospects of year-end accounts showing 2015 surplus, English says
Local government

Weak NZ inflation dims prospects of year-end accounts showing 2015 surplus, English says

Finance Minister Bill English says next month's budget forecasts will reflect the weaker track of inflation, which erodes tax revenue and is making it.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2015
NZ government turns to $269 mln deficit in 8 months to February
Government

NZ government turns to $269 mln deficit in 8 months to February

The New Zealand government turned to a deficit in the first eight months of the financial year, although the shortfall was smaller than forecast as th.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2015
Turners subsidiary buys small insurance company, seeks more to grow scale
Turners

Turners subsidiary buys small insurance company, seeks more to grow scale

Turners Limited, the listed finance lender taken over by Dorchester Pacific last year, has acquired the first of a number of small insurance companies.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2015
NZ bank profits down slightly on record Sept quarter, margins still healthy
KPMG

NZ bank profits down slightly on record Sept quarter, margins still healthy

New Zealand bank profits fell slightly in the December quarter from the record results in the previous quarter even as their net interest margins - th.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2015
NZ dollar gains vs. euro; Greek payment not enough to lift euro sentiment
NZD

NZ dollar gains vs. euro; Greek payment not enough to lift euro sentiment

The New Zealand dollar gained against the euro, which fell through key support levels against the greenback even after Greece honoured its commitment.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2015
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall led by Meridian; Fliway drops on debut
Supply Chain

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall led by Meridian; Fliway drops on debut

New Zealand shares dipped, driven by Meridian's installment payment concerns, while newcomer Fliway Group fell below its offer price on its debut.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2015
NZ dollar revives ahead of Fed minutes which may reflect gloomier US view
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar revives ahead of Fed minutes which may reflect gloomier US view

The New Zealand dollar gained ahead of the release of minutes of the March 17-18 Federal Open Market Committee on speculation they will echo the tone.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2015
FMA found nothing untoward in SkyCity share trading before casino statement
NZX

FMA found nothing untoward in SkyCity share trading before casino statement

The Financial Markets Authority says it found nothing of concern in trading of SkyCity Entertainment Group shares ahead of a government announcement t.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2015