News in Brief

News in Brief
Arvida's underlying net profit steady as it moves to half-yearly dividends
Property

Arvida's underlying net profit steady as it moves to half-yearly dividends

Arvida is moving from paying quarterly dividends to half-yearly payouts of 40% to 60% of underlying net profit.

Jenny Ruth 25 May 2021
Napier Port to pay $5.6m dividend
Transport

Napier Port to pay $5.6m dividend

The country's fourth-largest cargo port at Napier has continued to benefit from high log exports, with enough confidence to declare a dividend for the half year.

Staff reporters 25 May 2021
Fletcher settled steel claim
Law & Regulation

Fletcher settled steel claim

D&H Steel had accused Fletcher of aiding and abetting Fair Trading Act breaches and breaking up a joint venture.

Victoria Young 25 May 2021
Wake Up Call: The vaccine or the stick?
Markets Wake Up Call

Wake Up Call: The vaccine or the stick?

Some are offering prizes, others are offering cartons of eggs to encourage people to get vaccinated against the coronavirus. But some who refuse are getting the sack.

Staff reporters 25 May 2021