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FIRST TAKE: Meridian Energy reports flat earnings for FY17, explores Europe for Powershop

FIRST TAKE: Meridian Energy reports flat earnings for FY17, explores Europe for Powershop

By Pattrick Smellie Aug. 24 (BusinessDesk) - Meridian Energy reported flat earnings for the year to June 30, reflecting a strong first-half performance offset by dry conditions in the South Island that limited its ability to generate electricity from its southern hydro dams....

Pattrick Smellie 23 Aug 2017
Vista lifts 1H profit, expects 20% plus growth in annual earnings

Vista lifts 1H profit, expects 20% plus growth in annual earnings

By Sophie Boot Aug. 24 (BusinessDesk) - Vista Group International lifted first-half profit by 34 percent as recurring revenue rose and the cinema software firm continued with its international expansion. Net profit rose to $3.6 million in the six months ended June 30, from...

Sophie Boot 23 Aug 2017
NZ dollar falls to two-month low after fiscal update shows weaker growth

NZ dollar falls to two-month low after fiscal update shows weaker growth

By Jonathan Underhill Aug. 24 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar fell, touching a two-month low, after the pre-election fiscal showed weaker economic growth and smaller Budget surpluses. The kiwi declined to 72.25 US cents as at 8am in Wellington and earlier dropped as...