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MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall led by Kathmandu on weak outlook
Health Technologies

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall led by Kathmandu on weak outlook

NZ shares dip as Kathmandu's grim half-year loss hints at retail turbulence; market watchers wary of recovery prospects.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2015
Kiwifruit growers give mandate, total grower control still some way off
Kiwfruit Industry Strategy Project

Kiwifruit growers give mandate, total grower control still some way off

Interim results show more than 90 percent of New Zealand kiwifruit growers support a new blueprint for the industry though one grower, who this month.

By Pattrick Smellie • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2015
NZ dollar rises to new records vs. euro and Aussie
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar rises to new records vs. euro and Aussie

The New Zealand dollar rose to a new record against the euro ahead of a key meeting between Greek Prime Minister and German chancellor.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
NZ lamb wool prices fall from 4-year high as higher kiwi makes local wool more costly
Supply Chain

NZ lamb wool prices fall from 4-year high as higher kiwi makes local wool more costly

New Zealand lamb wool prices fell from a four-year high at auction last week as a rising local currency made the fibre more expensive.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
HTC's newest smartphone comes to NZ
HTC One

HTC's newest smartphone comes to NZ

HTC's One M9 hits NZ shores, sporting a 20MP camera, customisable themes, and expanded storage, launched on major networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015

Global Stories

Australian stories

2degrees isn't a challenger brand in wholesale market
Unified Communications

2degrees isn't a challenger brand in wholesale market

It is no secret they have struggled in the business space & that was no doubt a large driver in the decision to buy their way into the fixed line game.

By Brendan Ritchie • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
Zuora heightens focus on ANZ region
Software-as-a-Service

Zuora heightens focus on ANZ region

Zuora has appointed two new territory account executives based in Sydney to support sales momentum and account management for the company's ANZ growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
NZ dollar rises to 2-month high vs. pound after report shows no British inflation
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar rises to 2-month high vs. pound after report shows no British inflation

The New Zealand dollar rose to a two-month high against the pound after a report showed Britain had no inflation last month, stoking speculation the B.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
New Zealand Rhipe for new offerings
Microsoft

New Zealand Rhipe for new offerings

Rhipe is promising 'really bold expansion plans' across its business – with hopes of adding up to 10 to 12 new staff in New Zealand.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2015
Veeam recognises ProPartners at gala event
Virtualisation

Veeam recognises ProPartners at gala event

Veeam salutes top ANZ partners at their inaugural regional conference, with accolades for Data#3, Lexel, Ingram Micro, Zettagrid, and CommArc.

By Anthony Caruana • 1 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2015
Time Rhipe for bold expansion
Microsoft

Time Rhipe for bold expansion

Rhipe is promising 'really bold expansion plans' for Australia – and the rest of the region, as the company seeks new growth opportunities.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2015
Violin Memory aims to make sweet music with NZ channel
Storage

Violin Memory aims to make sweet music with NZ channel

Violin Memory has 'started again' in New Zealand, with promises that this time, the flash storage provider plans to 'take it all the way'.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2015
Kathmandu slows pace of store openings after first-half loss
Taxation

Kathmandu slows pace of store openings after first-half loss

Kathmandu Holdings, which operates 157 outdoor clothing and equipment outlets, is pulling back the pace of new store openings after aggressive price d.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2015
NZ dollar hits new record against Aussie, stoking parity speculation
Reserve Bank of New Zealand

NZ dollar hits new record against Aussie, stoking parity speculation

The New Zealand dollar touched a new record against the Australian dollar overnight, renewing speculation about the possibility of parity.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2015
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares mixed; Spark gains, Kathmandu falls before earnings
Unified Communications

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares mixed; Spark gains, Kathmandu falls before earnings

NZ shares end mixed as Spark soars, Kathmandu slumps pre-earnings, amidst varied investor sentiment and currency impact.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
NZ-Korea FTA signed amid spying and lost sovereignty claims
Tariffs

NZ-Korea FTA signed amid spying and lost sovereignty claims

A long-awaited free trade agreement between New Zealand and South Korea has been signed in Seoul by Prime Minister John Key and the Korean president.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
NZ Dollar Outlook: Traders split on kiwi direction amid volatility
Housing

NZ Dollar Outlook: Traders split on kiwi direction amid volatility

The New Zealand dollar has recently been at the mercy of US dollar volatility and analysts are split on what direction it may take this week.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
Auckland Airport international passenger numbers rise 5.4% in February, on jump in Chinese
Shares

Auckland Airport international passenger numbers rise 5.4% in February, on jump in Chinese

Auckland International Airport said international passenger numbers through New Zealand's busiest gateway rose 5.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015