MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise, Z Energy gains after annual earnings

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise, Z Energy gains after annual earnings

By Sophie Boot May 3 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand shares gained, led by Z Energy following its annual results, with Chorus and Genesis also rising. The S&P/NZX 50 Index rose 52.64 points, or 0.6 percent, to 8,546.88. Within the index, 26 stocks rose, 14 fell and 10 were unc...

Sophie Boot 03 May 2018
Vector seeks injunction against Stuff over leaked customer data

Vector seeks injunction against Stuff over leaked customer data

By Sophie Boot May 3 (BusinessDesk) - Auckland electricity and gas distributor Vector has asked the Auckland High Court for an injunction against media organisation Stuff over Vector customer data given to Stuff by a hacker, to stop Vector "failing its customers again". On...

Sophie Boot 03 May 2018
Second case of Mycoplasma bovis confirmed in North Island

Second case of Mycoplasma bovis confirmed in North Island

By Sophie Boot May 3 (BusinessDesk) - A second case of Mycoplasma bovis has been found in the North Island, though the Ministry for Primary Industries says this doesn't mark a major turning point. Mycoplasma bovis is commonly found in cattle globally, including Australia. I...

Sophie Boot 03 May 2018
Z Energy says petrol market is competitive, pushes 'Strategy 3.0' with Foodstuffs tie-up

Z Energy says petrol market is competitive, pushes 'Strategy 3.0' with Foodstuffs tie-up

By Sophie Boot May 3 (BusinessDesk) - Z Energy, which today reported revenue and profit rose in the latest financial year, has reiterated its view that the petrol market is competitive as it pushes its innovation and capability-led strategy. In the year to March 31, revenue...

Sophie Boot 03 May 2018