News in Brief

Pullman to remain offline until investigation complete - Hipkins

Brent Melville | Thu, 28 Jan 2021

Covid Response Minister Hipkins said the Pullman Auckland will remain closed to new arrivals.

Small business jobs at record, revenue faltering: Xero

Staff reporters | Thu, 28 Jan 2021

Hospitality businesses continue to suffer from a lack of international tourists.

Arvida sales surged in Dec qtr, bonds sale planned

Staff reporters | Thu, 28 Jan 2021

Arvida is on track to complete 247 units and beds by March 31.

New community covid cases keep investors on their toes Paul McBeth

Covid success to drive strong local M&A – Minters

Victoria Young | Thu, 28 Jan 2021

Law firm says large pipeline of corporate transactions already.

A2 Milk lifts NZ shares Dan Brunskill

Vital CFO takes on COO mantle

Staff reporters | Wed, 27 Jan 2021

Focus now on delivering growth and new services.

Paul Conway to be BNZ chief economist Staff reporters

Trifecta of appointments at SkyCity Staff reporters

Blis targets Beijing with new Tmall store

Staff reporters | Wed, 27 Jan 2021

Blis Technologies has moved away from Daigou sales into China with the launch of a store on Alibaba's Tmall global marketplace.

Where are the covid vaccines? Staff reporters

Shares fall as covid case causes concern

Dan Brunskill | Tue, 26 Jan 2021

New Zealand shares were weaker as the covid case in Northland triggered some caution among investors who have pinned their hopes on a fast recovery from the pandemic.

Covid vaccine approval could come as early as next week – PM

Staff reporters | Tue, 26 Jan 2021

Almost $1 billion has been earmarked to secure covid-19 vaccines.

Northland is worth peanuts: Pics Staff reporters

Chorus fibre uptake rises but total connections fall Staff reporters

Kupe exit decision on track for middle of year – Genesis

Staff reporters | Tue, 26 Jan 2021

And Genesis might have to start firing up Huntly to cover any power shortfall this quarter.

Synlait hikes milk forecast on strong demand

Staff reporters | Tue, 26 Jan 2021

The company said the shift was driven by strong increase in dairy commodity prices.

Australia tightens border entry from NZ for at least 72 hours

Staff reporters | Mon, 25 Jan 2021

Australia has suspended quarantine-free travel arrangements with New Zealand for a minimum of 72 hours whilst more is learnt about the recent covid-19 case in Northland.