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Chorus points to copper pricing announcements in ASX ‘please explain’

Chorus points to copper pricing announcements in ASX ‘please explain’

By Paul McBeth Nov. 29 (BusinessDesk) - Embattled telecommunications network operator Chorus has pointed to speculation and political comment about regulated pricing for its copper network in a ‘please explain’ notice from the Australian Securities Exchange about its plummeting...

29 Nov 2013
Let local authorities decide on GM-free status, says new poll

Let local authorities decide on GM-free status, says new poll

Nov. 29 (BusinessDesk) – New Zealanders overwhelmingly reject government plans to override the ability of local authorities to declare regions free of genetically modified crops, according to research by pollsters Colman Brunton for the Pure Hawkes Bay lobby group. The poll of...

29 Nov 2013
Methven cautiously optimistic about second half performance

Methven cautiously optimistic about second half performance

By Tina Morrison Nov 29 (BusinessDesk) – Methven, the tapware maker, confirmed a 21 percent rise in first half earnings and said it was “cautiously optimistic” about the remainder of the year. Net income rose to $2.8 million in the six months ended Sept. 30, from $2.3 million i...

28 Nov 2013