
Finance
ANZ half-year profit surges on non-cash gains
Cash earnings were flat, and net interest margin rose slightly.

Markets
NZME's Chapman 'misleading' says Caniwi's Bowker
Troy Bowker says Barbara Chapman may not survive to make choices about the new chair.

Infrastructure
Methanex secures winter electricity supply again
Electricity generators are anxious to avoid winter power price spikes.

Finance
BNZ preserves margins on flat half-year
BNZ outranks its Australian cousins for customer preference.