Wynyard signs 3-year counter-terrorism contract worth $4.5 million
By Paul McBeth Nov. 13 (BusinessDesk) - Wynyard Group, the security software developer, has signed a three-year contract worth $4.5 million with a national security agency it didn't name to use its software for counter-terrorism and protect high value assets. The Auckland-b...
Wild Pair calls in receivers as it looks to trade through administration
By Paul McBeth Nov. 12 (BusinessDesk) - Wild Pair has appointed receivers, but will continue to trade as the administrators seek buyers for the women's apparel and footwear chain. Andrew Grenfell and William Black of McGrathNicol were today appointed receivers and managers...
NZ dollar falls vs. Australia dollar after unemployment rate drops below 6%
By Paul McBeth Nov. 12 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar dropped against its trans-Tasman counterpart after Australian jobs data showed the unemployment rate fell below 6 percent for the second time in 18 months, boosting the relative appeal of Australia's currency. T...
Crown Fibre says rural responsibilities a practical fit for broadband extension
By Paul McBeth Nov. 12 (BusinessDesk) - Crown Fibre Holdings' expanded remit for the commercial roll-out of the government's drive to boost rural connectivity is a practical fit with the extended ultra-fast broadband network build, said chief executive Graham Mitchell. The...