News in Brief
News in Brief
Retail
Mighty Ape’s profits rise in quarterly update
This growth came despite gross sales falling 9.2% to $30.4m.
Economy
R&D spending lifts as businesses look to tap new markets
The average expenditure per business rose 20% in a year.
Economy
Consumers more downbeat, confidence survey finds
The rating in the latest ANZ-Roy Morgan opinion poll fell 4 points to 82.1.
Economy
NZ continues to cut trade deficit
Imports were down $1.9 billion, or 25%, compared to March last year.
