News in Brief

News in Brief
EV sales struggle to start again, utes back on the road
Cars

EV sales struggle to start again, utes back on the road

EV and low emission sales still at less than half December's rally. 

Staff reporters 05 Mar 2024
NZME buys SunMedia, owner of SunLive website
Markets

NZME buys SunMedia, owner of SunLive website

NZME has bought one of the country’s leading regional news companies – reinforcing, it says, its commitment to local and community journalism.The NZ Herald and Bay of Plenty Times publisher has bought Tauranga-based SunMedia – owner of the SunLive website and publisher of the Wee...

Staff reporters 05 Mar 2024
Worldline data shows retail growth slowing
Retail

Worldline data shows retail growth slowing

Retail spending down but Kiwis still forking out for romance. 

Staff reporters 05 Mar 2024
Macquarie lifts Xero 12-month target price by 75%

Macquarie lifts Xero 12-month target price by 75%

Macquarie analysts are upbeat on Xero, lifting their rating to outperform from underperform and their 12-month target price to A$152.60 (NZ$163.27) from A$87.00.The stock last traded at A$135.The move comes after the A$20.5 billion company’s 2024 investor day presentation.Accordi...

Staff reporters 04 Mar 2024