TVNZ will need Crown support if revenue keeps shrinking, Treasury says

TVNZ will need Crown support if revenue keeps shrinking, Treasury says

By Paul McBeth Nov. 10 (BusinessDesk) - The Treasury advised the previous administration to think deeply about its ownership of commercial broadcaster Television New Zealand, which will need a Crown lifeline if the collapse in advertising revenue continues.  Officials put a...

Paul McBeth 10 Nov 2017
ASX-listed Volpara Health narrows first-half loss as revenue climbs 41%

ASX-listed Volpara Health narrows first-half loss as revenue climbs 41%

By Paul McBeth Nov. 10 (BusinessDesk) - Volpara Health Technologies, the Kiwi digital health firm listed on the ASX, narrowed its first-half loss as rising revenue put it on track to deliver faster sales growth through the remainder of the year.  The Wellington-based compan...

Paul McBeth 09 Nov 2017
Infratil lifts first-half profit 16% as strong Trustpower generation delivers earnings boost

Infratil lifts first-half profit 16% as strong Trustpower generation delivers earnings boost

By Paul McBeth Nov. 10 (BusinessDesk) - Infratil lifted first-half profit 16 percent as the infrastructure investor's earnings were buoyed by a strong result from electricity generator and retailer Trustpower.  Net profit attributable to shareholders rose to $33.4 million,...

Paul McBeth 09 Nov 2017
NZ dollar holds gains from RBNZ inflation outlook as US tax reform weighs on greenback

NZ dollar holds gains from RBNZ inflation outlook as US tax reform weighs on greenback

By Paul McBeth Nov. 10 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar held yesterday's gains after the Reserve Bank raised its forecast for the country's inflation outlook and brought forward by one quarter the chance of a rate hike, while the greenback dipped on renewed uncertainty...

Paul McBeth 09 Nov 2017