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Air NZ says full-year earnings to rise more than 17 percent  after record first half

Air NZ says full-year earnings to rise more than 17 percent after record first half

Feb. 27 (BusinessDesk) – Air New Zealand, the state-controlled airline, said full-year earnings will rise more than 17 percent after reining in fuel costs to deliver a record first-half profit. Normalised earnings before tax would be in excess of $300 million in the year ending...

26 Feb 2014
NZ dollar pares decline after Fonterra raises forecast payout to farmers

NZ dollar pares decline after Fonterra raises forecast payout to farmers

By Tina Morrison Feb. 27 (BusinessDesk) – The New Zealand dollar pared its decline after Fonterra Cooperative Group raises its forecast payout for dairy farmers to a record. The kiwi climbed to 83.11 US cents at 9am in Wellington, from 82.90 cents at 8am and 83.30 cents at 5pm...

26 Feb 2014
Fonterra hikes forecast pay-out to farmers on firm global demand

Fonterra hikes forecast pay-out to farmers on firm global demand

By Paul McBeth Feb. 27 (BusinessDesk) - Fonterra Cooperative Group, the world’s biggest dairy exporter, has raised its forecast pay-out to farmers as global demand for milk powders remains strong, while holding its expectations for a reduced dividend. The Auckland-based compan...

26 Feb 2014