The latest from Dan Brunskill

By Dan Brunskill | Thu, 04 Jun 2020

New Zealand shares rose for a third day as investors remain upbeat about the potential recovery from the pandemic disruption. The S&P/NZX 50 Index advanced 104.53 points, or 0.9 percent, to 11,222....

By Dan Brunskill | Thu, 04 Jun 2020

The government has spent more than $3 billion supporting the tourism industry, but won't fund every business at pre-pandemic levels until the borders reopen, says Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis.Par...

By Dan Brunskill | Thu, 04 Jun 2020

Tourism Holdings shares jumped after its Discover Waitomo business was named as one of the first recipients of the government's $400 million tourism support fund. The Waitomo caves operation will r...

By Dan Brunskill | Wed, 03 Jun 2020

New Zealand shares joined a global rally as investors grow increasingly optimistic about the recovery from the covid-19 outbreak. The S&P/NZX 50 Index rose 84.10 points, or 0.8 percent, to 11,118.2...

By Dan Brunskill | Tue, 02 Jun 2020

New Zealand shares rose as investors found confidence in the Prime Minister bringing forward a decision about the move to alert level 1. Tourism Holdings and Gentrack led the market higher with double...

By Dan Brunskill | Fri, 29 May 2020

New Zealand shares edged higher today as positive earnings counterbalanced a weak lead from Wall Street as investors eyed escalating US-China tensions. The S&P/NZX 50 Index rose 25.72 points, or 0....

By Dan Brunskill | Fri, 29 May 2020

Gentrack said the coronavirus crisis is starting to bite its airport and utility customers but it still expects a better second half. The utility-software company today reported a 7 percent revenue...

By Dan Brunskill | Thu, 28 May 2020

New Zealand shares reversed an earlier gain as Asian markets were sold off amid growing fears of a confrontation between the United States and China. The S&P/NZX 50 Index fell 192.50 points, or 1.7...