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NZ dollar drops after RBNZ looks at new home loan restrictions
Reserve Bank of New Zealand

NZ dollar drops after RBNZ looks at new home loan restrictions

The New Zealand dollar dropped after the Reserve Bank said it's looking at ways to restrict lending on residential property investments, stoking specu.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2015
Briscoe posts 17% gain in annual profit, in line with forecast
Supply Chain

Briscoe posts 17% gain in annual profit, in line with forecast

Briscoe Group, the homeware and sporting goods retail chain, posted a 17 percent gain in annual profit, in line with its forecast, as it widened margi.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2015
Seeka post-harvest shed destroyed in fire, earnings likely to be unaffected
Insurance

Seeka post-harvest shed destroyed in fire, earnings likely to be unaffected

Seeka Kiwifruit Industries, the country's biggest kiwifruit grower, doesn't expect earnings to be materially affected by a fire that destroyed a shed.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2015
NZ dollar hits new record vs. euro ahead of ECB quantitative easing
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar hits new record vs. euro ahead of ECB quantitative easing

The New Zealand dollar rose to a record against the euro ahead of a European Central Bank meeting tonight where it's expected to detail plans for its.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2015
NZ new vehicle sales jump 8.1% to 31-year high in February
Cartech

NZ new vehicle sales jump 8.1% to 31-year high in February

NZ's economy vrooms as new vehicle sales soar 8.1% in Feb, hitting a 31-year peak on strong economy and migration trends.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015

Global Stories

Retail stories

Warehouse eyes costs, better products as it targets earnings growth
The Warehouse Group

Warehouse eyes costs, better products as it targets earnings growth

Warehouse Group is turning its focus to reducing costs and improving its products and productivity as it seeks to get a return from its increased spen.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2015
Xero says hello to iPad
Unified Communications

Xero says hello to iPad

Xero now on iPad; expanding its 'Xero Everywhere' reach, the accountancy app is redesigned for on-the-go business financials.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2015
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall, led by Meridian, Spark, Fletcher
Unified Communications

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall, led by Meridian, Spark, Fletcher

NZ shares dropped today, with Meridian Energy leading the fall as investors booked profits ahead of an upcoming payment. Spark and Fletcher also declined.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2015
Hands-on Review: Sony Z3 Tablet Compact
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Sony Z3 Tablet Compact

From out of nowhere Sony has developed a reputation for crafting slick smartphones, all carrying the Xperia moniker.

By Patrick Pilcher • 6 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2015
Exclusive: Westcon eyes blue skies with Australian cloud launch
Microsoft

Exclusive: Westcon eyes blue skies with Australian cloud launch

Westcon charts a course for growth, launching its expansive cloud service offerings in Australia with top industry vendors.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2015
HD video communication outside the boardroom
Unified Communications

HD video communication outside the boardroom

It's comes as no surprise that organisations the world over are keenly exploring the opportunities offered by high definition video conferencing.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2015
Australian premium Apple reseller brought out
Apple

Australian premium Apple reseller brought out

MyMac, Australian based Apple reseller, will be acquired and rolled up with Monsta Industries, the Mac accessories wholesaler.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015
Android App Review: Ghost Detector Spectrum
Gaming

Android App Review: Ghost Detector Spectrum

Ghost Detector Spectrum is an app that claims to detect ghosts. Whether it does or not … well, that's hard to prove, isn't it.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015
Wireless Nation inks farming deal
Unified Communications

Wireless Nation inks farming deal

The deal sees Wireless Nation's rural internet solutions promoted through PGG Wrightson's retail stores and on-farm technical representatives.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015
Apple's dirty supply chain - give us a break
Supply Chain

Apple's dirty supply chain - give us a break

The allegations levelled against Apple in ABC's Four Corner's programme are serious. But are they reasonable? And do they matter for the channel?.

By Anthony Caruana • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015
Kiwi veteran in retail distribution strikes out on his own
Gaming

Kiwi veteran in retail distribution strikes out on his own

Play Distribution's may be the new kid on the block, but founder Raja Henley is confident it can foot it with more established players.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

Shoply 'adds depth' to tech offering with eStore acquisition
Estore

Shoply 'adds depth' to tech offering with eStore acquisition

Shoply has acquired online retail website eStore.com.au in a deal designed to add depth to Shoply's current office technology offering.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015