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NZ dollar drops 1% as Fed more upbeat about US economy; RBNZ awaited

NZ dollar drops 1% as Fed more upbeat about US economy; RBNZ awaited

By Tina Morrison Oct. 30 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar dropped 1 percent after the Federal Reserve was more upbeat about the outlook for the US economy than expected in its policy statement this morning, strengthening the greenback. The kiwi dropped as low as 78.2...

29 Oct 2014
While you were sleeping: Fed ends asset purchases

While you were sleeping: Fed ends asset purchases

By Margreet Dietz Oct. 30 (BusinessDesk) - Wall Street and US Treasuries fell, extending earlier losses, after Federal Reserve policy makers ended its monthly bond-buying program and signalled they saw “sufficient underlying strength in the broader economy.” “Labour market...

29 Oct 2014
Scottish transport entrepreneur Souter launches ManaBus.com long-distance bus operator

Scottish transport entrepreneur Souter launches ManaBus.com long-distance bus operator

By Fiona Rotherham Oct. 29 (BusinessDesk) - Competition has increased in the long-distance bus market with the launch today of a new city-to-city express service, ManaBus.com. Prices for the new service, which plans to operate five new express routes between eight North Isl...

29 Oct 2014
MARKET CLOSE: NZX 50 rises to new record, Meridian, MRP extend gains

MARKET CLOSE: NZX 50 rises to new record, Meridian, MRP extend gains

29 Oct 2014
Skellerup sees annual profit growth of up to 18%

Skellerup sees annual profit growth of up to 18%

29 Oct 2014
Vital Healthcare flags A$15.5M of Australian developments, sells NZ property

Vital Healthcare flags A$15.5M of Australian developments, sells NZ property

29 Oct 2014
NZ dollar holds gains ahead of central bank meetings

NZ dollar holds gains ahead of central bank meetings

29 Oct 2014
LGNZ values water infrastructure at $35 billion, 20% up for renewal

LGNZ values water infrastructure at $35 billion, 20% up for renewal

29 Oct 2014
Smelter's future back in focus for Meridian

Smelter's future back in focus for Meridian

29 Oct 2014
Chorus plan to add director to boost capability in changing landscape

Chorus plan to add director to boost capability in changing landscape

29 Oct 2014
Dorchester gets past 90% ownership for Turners, triggering mop op

Dorchester gets past 90% ownership for Turners, triggering mop op

29 Oct 2014
NZ business confidence shows first gain in eight months in post-election bounce

NZ business confidence shows first gain in eight months in post-election bounce

29 Oct 2014
Sealord signs quota pooling deal with iwi

Sealord signs quota pooling deal with iwi

29 Oct 2014
Pumpkin Patch accounts tagged over reliance on banker

Pumpkin Patch accounts tagged over reliance on banker

28 Oct 2014
NZX posts slower Q3 revenue growth as election weighed

NZX posts slower Q3 revenue growth as election weighed

28 Oct 2014
Sanford expands executive team

Sanford expands executive team

28 Oct 2014
Heartland's stronger asset quality, earnings earn Fitch upgrade

Heartland's stronger asset quality, earnings earn Fitch upgrade

28 Oct 2014
NZ dollar rises as greenback falls on weaker durable goods data

NZ dollar rises as greenback falls on weaker durable goods data

28 Oct 2014
While you were sleeping: US consumer gains confidence

While you were sleeping: US consumer gains confidence

28 Oct 2014
RESEND: Infratil executive Lib Petagna sells 3 million shares, ACC beefs up stake

RESEND: Infratil executive Lib Petagna sells 3 million shares, ACC beefs up stake

28 Oct 2014
MARKET CLOSE: NZX 50 rises to new record on yield hunt; MRP, Spark, Sky TV gain

MARKET CLOSE: NZX 50 rises to new record on yield hunt; MRP, Spark, Sky TV gain

28 Oct 2014
NZ dollar holds gains as traders dig in for central bank meetings

NZ dollar holds gains as traders dig in for central bank meetings

28 Oct 2014
Opus International flags $5.5 million bill after missing out on project

Opus International flags $5.5 million bill after missing out on project

28 Oct 2014
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