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Vital Healthcare 1H earnings drop 21% on bigger tax bill

Thu, 26th Feb 2015
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Vital Healthcare Property Trust, the country's biggest listed healthcare property investor, reported a 21 percent drop in first-half earnings as it fa.
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UPDATE: A2 Milk's premium payout attracts farmer interest with lower dairy prices this year

Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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A2 Milk Co, which markets milk with a protein variant said to have health benefits, says it's had more interest from farmers interested in supplying t.
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Asaleo Care beats prospectus with 18% gain in full-year profit

Tue, 24th Feb 2015
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Asaleo Care, the maker of household brands such as Libra, Sorbent, Purex and Treasures that debuted on the ASX last year, posted an 18 percent gain in.
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iSocket arrives to notify Kiwi businesses of power outages via text

Thu, 19th Feb 2015
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Without committing themselves to a monthly fee, customers get a cell phone alert that gives them time to take corrective action.
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NZ services sector activity rises to six-month high in January

Mon, 16th Feb 2015
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New Zealand's services sector activity rose to a six-month high in January as record inward migration boosted demand for housing, increasing the ne.
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US FAA approved drone company Aeronavics to crowd fund up to $1.5 million

Fri, 13th Feb 2015
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Aeronavics, a Waikato-based drone company with one of only two US Federal Aviation Authority permissions to be used for filming, is looking to rais.
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Michael Hill shares jump 7% after 1H profit rises 46%

Fri, 13th Feb 2015
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Michael Hill International shares jumped as much as 7 percent after the jewellery chain posted a 46 percent rise in first-half profit.
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NZ government names taskforce to slash property sector red tape

Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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Paula Bennett, minister of local government, has appointed a rules reduction taskforce with the intent to slash regulatory red tape in the property.
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NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi may remain rangebound this week amid conflicting forces

Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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The New Zealand dollar may be range bound this week as a lack of local data sees its value determined by its higher relative yield in the face of a.
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Nufarm plans to consolidate European plants, take 30M euro charge

Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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Nufarm, the agricultural chemicals manufacturer, will take a 30 million euro charge this year to consolidate its European manufacturing operations.
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NZ dollar jumps almost 2 US cents after whole milk powder prices rise in GDT auction

Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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The New Zealand dollar surged nearly 2 US cents after whole milk powder prices jumped 19.2% at the GDT auction, boosting Fonterra's payout forecasts.
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JB Hi-Fi's NZ first-half sales, earnings fall in 'very competitive' market

Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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JB Hi-Fi's New Zealand sales and earnings fell in the first half of the financial year in what the Australian discount consumer electronics chain s.
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RESEND: NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi may continue decline after drop to 4-year low

Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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The New Zealand dollar, which fell to a four-year low after the Reserve Bank last week dropped its tightening bias and opened the door to possible.
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New boss for Infosys Australia and New Zealand

Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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Indian technology outsourcing firm Infosys has announced the appointment of Andrew Groth as its new head for Australia and New Zealand.
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VMob hastens to squash rumours of insider trading

Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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VMob Group has released a statement acknowledging the market speculation regarding certain VMob directors and insider trading.
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NZ dollar gains on Australian trade figures, Chinese services

Tue, 6th Jan 2015
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The New Zealand dollar gained after better than expected Australian trade data and upbeat Chinese services sector figures stoked optimism about dem.
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Student-run educational startup sets eyes on Australia

Mon, 5th Jan 2015
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Used by thousands of parents and teachers across New Zealand, Parent Interviews offers an online booking system for schools to manage events.
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NZ's record beef prices set to continue into 2015, Rabobank says

Wed, 31st Dec 2014
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Record beef prices are expected to continue for New Zealand farmers early in 2015, underpinned by tight supply and strong demand, according to Rabo.
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Qantas squeezes more revenue on trans-Tasman route in busier market

Mon, 29th Dec 2014
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Qantas Airways, Australia biggest airline, lifted revenue on trans-Tasman routes by 18 percent last year amid increased traffic flows.
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UPDATE: Infratil, NZ Super Fund buy RetireAustralia for A$640.2 mln

Mon, 29th Dec 2014
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Infratil and the New Zealand Superannuation Fund will buy Australia's fourth-biggest retirement village operator RetireAustralia for A$640.