NZ dollar falls against Aussie after strong retail sales data across Tasman

NZ dollar falls against Aussie after strong retail sales data across Tasman

By Rebecca Howard Jan. 11 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar fell against the Australian dollar after stronger-than-expected November retail sales across the Tasman added to the view that consumer spending is picking up and fuelling Aussie growth.  The kiwi declined to...

Rebecca Howard 11 Jan 2018
Warehouse expects first-half earnings to fall by up to 28%

Warehouse expects first-half earnings to fall by up to 28%

By Rebecca Howard Jan. 11 (BusinessDesk) - Warehouse Group expects first-half adjusted earnings from continuing operations to fall 22-to-28 percent as it keeps investing to transform the business.  The Auckland-based company said first-half adjusted net profit from continui...

Rebecca Howard 10 Jan 2018
NZ dollar dips against greenback after US bond yields rise

NZ dollar dips against greenback after US bond yields rise

By Rebecca Howard Jan. 10 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar was slightly weaker against the greenback after rising yields on US government bonds continued to spark some renewed interest in the US dollar in Asia.  The local currency traded at 71.64 US cents as at 5pm i...

Rebecca Howard 10 Jan 2018
OIO investigates Agria's 'Good Character' status after NYSE delisting

OIO investigates Agria's 'Good Character' status after NYSE delisting

By Rebecca Howard Jan. 10 (BusinessDesk) - The Overseas Investment Office is investigating the "good character" status of China's Agria Corp, PGG Wrightson largest shareholder, after the company was formally delisted from the New York Stock Exchange early last year.  "We ar...

Rebecca Howard 10 Jan 2018