By Pattrick Smellie Sept. 12 (BusinessDesk) - Cost-cutting at online and news publisher Stuff is compromising the quality of its products, hastening a decline in its “very poor” earnings and could tip the balance to favour a revived merger with NZME, says investment house Jard...
By Rebecca Howard Sept. 11 (BusinessDesk) - Australians and Americans continued to visit New Zealand in growing numbers in the traditionally quiet month of July, more than offsetting the decline in Asian tourist numbers. About 255,585 short-term visitors arrived in New Zea...
By Jenny Ruth Sept. 10 (BusinessDesk) - Vital Healthcare Property Trust’s manager appears to be finding it difficult to find new independent directors. The manager, owned by Canada-based NorthWest Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment Trust, told NZX in a statement t...
By Gavin Evans Sept. 6 (BusinessDesk) - Utilities measurement specialist IkeGPS is forecasting record second-quarter revenue of $5 million and says it may break-even in the three months ending September. The company, which had previously been aiming for profitability before...