Stories by Pattrick - Page 26

New Zealand Oil & Gas, the exploration company, turned in a loss in its first half after the global drop in oil prices saw it recognise a $13 milli.

Westpac NZ to pay NZD $2.97 million in a settlement over misleading interest rate swap sales to farmers, finalising a long investigation into banks.

The New Zealand dollar failed to jump significantly higher following a positive GlobalDairyTrade auction overnight as investors focused on global c.

Souter Investments, the global public transport company owned by Scottish transport entrepreneur Brian Souter, is investing $12 million in 15 new d.

The Standard & Poor's 500 Index touched a record high, rising above 2,100 for the first time, even as Wall Street's gains were muted by concern abo.

Dairy product prices advanced in the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, propelled by gains in cheddar and whole milk powder.

The Court of Appeal has ordered Australian company Jeanswest to pay additional damages, but stopped short of imposing a permanent ban, for infring.

NZ shares dip as NZX's rising costs and ANZ's shrinking margins disappoint investors; NZX 50 Index sees slight decline.

The New Zealand dollar, which has reached a post -float high against the Australian dollar and is near a month-high versus the greenback, may exten.

Colonial Motor Co nets a modest profit rise to £12.9m, grappling with fierce competition offsetting surging new car sales.

New Zealand manufacturing exporters are facing record headwinds from the kiwi's strength against the Australian dollar, with foreign exchange trade.

Fonterra Co-operative Group, the world's largest dairy exporter, has commissioned a new dairy ingredients plant in Heerenveen, in the north of the.

Opus International Consultants, the listed engineering firm, lifted annual profit 15 percent as gains at its Canadian and UK operations offset decl.

Critics of bank settlements over interest rate swap loans claim farmers haven't been paid as much in compensation as they would have if the matter.

InvoCare, Australia's largest undertaker, said its New Zealand unit earnings jumped up 24 percent after it bought two Christchurch crematoriums.

Coca-Cola Amatil, which bottles Coca-Cola, Lift, Fanta and other drinks brands, said earnings in New Zealand were flat as sales of fizzy drinks in.

New Zealand construction activity is rebounding from a slump during the recession as private sector work picks ups, according to a property consult.

Evolve Education Group, the listed childcare business, said it's on track to settle its acquisitions as forecast in its prospectus and is eyeing fu.

Dick Smith Holdings says its New Zealand unit's margins shrank and sales fell in a competitive market and and a deterioration in consumer sentiment.

Pacific Brands, the Australian apparel business whose stable of brands include Bonds, Berlei and Sheridan, halved its first-half loss as it took sm.