After four years of ageing, New Zealand could only muster third place in this year's butcher's champs in the US.
Michael Hill shares jumped more than 10% in early morning trading after the jeweller announced a positive full-year profit.
Despite challenges, the company reported a net profit of $15.3m for the six months to June 30.
The listed carpet and rug company seems to have stabilised the ship after the sale and leaseback of its Auckland property