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APN may list local unit on New Zealand sharemarket

APN may list local unit on New Zealand sharemarket

By Tina Morrison Sept. 1 (BusinessDesk) - APN News & Media, which publishes the New Zealand Herald, may list its New Zealand business on the local sharemarket. The Sydney-based company has retained Grant Samuel to assist with its review of strategic options for APN New Zeal...

31 Aug 2014
Allied Farmers back in black as livestock unit grows

Allied Farmers back in black as livestock unit grows

By Paul McBeth Sept. 1 (BusinessDesk) - Allied Farmers, which is rebuilding from a disastrous takeover of the Hanover and United Finance loan books, returned to profit as its core livestock unit lifted income with gains in Taranaki and Waikato. The Hawera-based company repo...

31 Aug 2014
NZ dollar rises to 4-month high vs. Russian ruble on rising tensions over Ukraine

NZ dollar rises to 4-month high vs. Russian ruble on rising tensions over Ukraine

By Tina Morrison Sep. 1 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar rose to a four-month high against the ruble on concern Russia may face more sanctions over Ukraine, further denting the fragile Russian economy. The kiwi touched a high of 31.14 rubles and was trading at 30.95...

31 Aug 2014