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Canterbury-based dairy company Synlait Milk has made a strong full year result, helped by big increases in profit margins and sales growth.

Michael Hill International's strong full-year profit was underpinned by growth in its three key markets - Australia, New Zealand and Canada.

A more cautious investment environment is prompting listed technology companies to cut costs to meet growth targets.

Auckland's house price growth slowed in May in contrast to "buoyant" activity in a number of regions, the Real Estate Institute says.

A crackdown on tax avoidance by multinational corporations is set to get serious with a new global tax treaty which has just come into force.

Auckland Airport's $1.8 billion expansion over the next five years is to be paid for with extra passenger and other charges.

Troubled vocational training company Intueri has been placed in voluntary administration after failing to trade its way out of debt.

The annual rate of growth in house prices has dropped to below 10 percent, the slowest rate in two years.

Strong demand for industrial property has helped Goodman Property Trust make a strong full year profit, although it has fallen from last year's record result.

Abano Healthcare Group says it is on track to meet its full year profit forecast with a stronger pipeline for growth.

The Bank of New Zealand's first half profit has fallen as it felt pressure on its margins and a fall in the valuer of some investments.

Fresh produce exporter T&G Global is hoping a joint venture with another international supplier will strengthen its business in the United States.

A lot of cash is expected to be chasing a few investment opportunities this year, according to a new report.

Tighter bank lending restrictions are cooling the Auckland housing market but the impact is expected to be short-lived.

Banks are going to find it tougher to increase their profits as their margins are squeezed and interest rates rise, according to a new survey.

The New Zealand equity markets are heading for another tough year, with more companies leaving the stock exchange than are listing, and little interest in the smaller company markets.

The troubled vocational training company, Intueri Education, plans to exit its Australian business by the end of the year.

The tax department is introducing changes to help New Zealanders better file and manage their GST online.

Tuatara Brewing Company, a stalwart of the Wellington craft beer scene, has been sold to DB Breweries for an undisclosed sum.

Food and hospitality investor Veritas looks to have found a buyer for some or all of its Nosh supermarkets.

Strong economic growth has supported confidence in the labour market, an economist says.

Activity in the manufacturing sector continues to expand, with the average pace of activity in 2016 ahead of the year before.

An international online dating service dedicated to helping mature professionals has grown 20 percent in New Zealand in the past year.

Investors are being told to prepare for lower rates of return on their investments over the coming year.