Patrick O'meara
APN to begin digital registration of NZ Herald's web visitors
APN News and Media says it will begin the digital registration to its online New Zealand Herald website before the end of the year. Audio
Genesis Energy ends coal contract with Solid Energy
Genesis Energy has ended its coal contract with Solid Energy following the power company's decision to shut down its two remaining coal-fired units at its Huntly plant from the end of 2018. Audio
Markets Update for 20 August 2015
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Morning markets for 20 August 2015
On Wall St, stocks have pared losses after the latest minutes from the United States Federal Reserve showed an improving job market had edged the central bank closer to an interest rate hike at its… Audio
Business briefs - Seeka's
Seeka's first half net profit has more than doubled to 3-point-7 million dollars for the six months ended in June, while revenue is up 32 percent to 114-point-3 million dollars. Audio
Profit rise at Precinct Properties
Precinct Properties' profit has risen following revaluation gains and higher occupancy rates. Audio
Producer prices fall in the June quarter
Producer prices have fallen due to lower dairy and power prices. Audio
Contact Energy's profit falls by 43 percent
Contact Energy's profit has fallen by nearly half, due in part to intense competition for customers. Audio
The ownership of Cooks Global Foods is set to change
The ownership of Cooks Global Foods is set to change in a 16 million dollar deal. Audio
Yuan devalued again, NZ dollar hits 6-year low
The New Zealand dollar touched six-year lows yesterday after China's central bank allowed the yuan to fall for a second straight day. Audio
China devalues currency again - the impact on NZ
China's second currency devaluation in two days has sparked fears of a global currency war and accusations that Beijing's giving an unfair advantage to its exporters. Audio
Midday Markets for 11 August 2015
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Melika King at Craigs Investment Partners. Audio
Truckometer signals economic slowdown
The latest traffic volume report indicates the economy may have a flat tyre. Audio
Electronic card spending rises
Economists say retail spending has slowed since the beginning of the year. Audio
Summerset first half net profit more than doubles
Summerset Group says its first half profit has more than doubled, driven by record sales and valuation gains. Audio
PGG Wrightson not immune to dairy downturn
PGG Wrightson says it's not immune to the downturn in the dairy sector, but its exposure to all parts of the farming sector means it's coping pretty well. Audio
Markets Update for 10 August 2015
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Morning markets for 10 August 2015
Wall Street fell to its lowest level since February, after the release of robust American labour market data made an interest rate hike more likely. Audio