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MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise led by Air NZ on falling fuel costs; SkyCity gains on 1H
Air New Zealand

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise led by Air NZ on falling fuel costs; SkyCity gains on 1H

NZX buoyed by Air NZ's surge on falling oil costs while SkyCity's 1H report further lifts spirits despite mixed casino results.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2015
Vista agrees to buy US-based Ticketsoft, extending North American footprint
Data Analytics

Vista agrees to buy US-based Ticketsoft, extending North American footprint

Vista Group International, the cinema software and analytics company, has conditionally agreed to acquire Ticketsoft, a Dallas, Texas-based company.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2015
Riot reveals 'Ocean Week' challenge for local League of Legends players
Gaming

Riot reveals 'Ocean Week' challenge for local League of Legends players

Get ready League of Legends players in Australia and New Zealand - Ocean Week is coming! Earn rewards and help choose the ultimate champion.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Mon, 19th Jan 2015
Forza Motorsport 6 is Xbox One exclusive with all-new Ford GT
Gaming

Forza Motorsport 6 is Xbox One exclusive with all-new Ford GT

Microsoft and Turn 10 have announced Forza Motorsport 6 which will be released exclusively for the Xbox One console.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2015
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares join global rally; Trade Me, Kiwi Property advance
Trade Me

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares join global rally; Trade Me, Kiwi Property advance

New Zealand shares rose, paced by Trade Me Group and Kiwi Property Group, joining a global rally on speculation US interest rates will remain low.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Sat, 10th Jan 2015
Wellington airport snares new Fiji short-haul route
Wellington City Council

Wellington airport snares new Fiji short-haul route

Fiji Airways, the Pacific nation's national airline, will launch direct flights between Wellington and Nadi from June next year as it looks to exte.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2014
Imperva expands security solutions with DDoS offerings
Distributed Denial of Service

Imperva expands security solutions with DDoS offerings

Imperva bolsters its cybersecurity suite with new DDoS protection services, aiming to shield businesses from escalating online attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2014
Michael Hill knuckles down on North American market, CEO Parsell says
Shares

Michael Hill knuckles down on North American market, CEO Parsell says

Michael Hill International, the jewellery retailer named for its founder, is bedding in a strategy to gain traction in North America, which it even.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2014
Delegat's to push into China next year as part of global wine brand expansion
Shareholders

Delegat's to push into China next year as part of global wine brand expansion

Delegat's Group, the listed winemaker, plans to put a toehold in China next year as part of a long-term goal of boosting overall sales by 52 percen.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
VMob releases half-year results as it chases international growth
Data Analytics

VMob releases half-year results as it chases international growth

Having a presence in the United States will also allow VMob to take full advantage of the increasing number of integration opportunities with leading.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2014
Xero widens first-half loss, concedes US did not execute to plan
Fintech

Xero widens first-half loss, concedes US did not execute to plan

Xero, the cloud-based accounting software firm, widened its first-half loss after spending more on staff and marketing.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2014
Wellington Airport posts 4.8% drop in 1H profit on fewer domestic flights
Taxation

Wellington Airport posts 4.8% drop in 1H profit on fewer domestic flights

Wellington Airport sees a 4.8% profit dip in 1H due to a drop in Auckland and Queenstown flights, despite a rise in international passengers.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2014
Alliance Group annual profit rises 11% on demand for red meat, higher prices
Free trade agreement

Alliance Group annual profit rises 11% on demand for red meat, higher prices

Alliance Group, the world's largest processor and exporter of sheepmeat, posted an 11 percent rise in annual profit and is distributing $7 million.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2014
Aussies snap up Intergen
Microsoft

Aussies snap up Intergen

Empired acquires Kiwi Intergen for AU$17.4m, creating the largest Microsoft services provider across the Tasman with 825 staff.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2014
Kiwi company dials up global market
Unified Communications

Kiwi company dials up global market

Comworth Group targets the US and Europe with its innovative Virsae software, aiming to become a global leader in unified communications.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014
Why Alibaba's plans for global expansion is a 'long-term play'
Payment Technologies

Why Alibaba's plans for global expansion is a 'long-term play'

Alibaba's quest for global expansion faces stiff competition in Europe and North America, marking it a 'long-term play' in the digital market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
Veteran fighting series returns to PC: Ultra Street Fighter IV...
Gaming

Veteran fighting series returns to PC: Ultra Street Fighter IV...

Ultra Street Fighter IV punches its way onto PC, bringing retro charm with a modern twist for both veterans and newcomers.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2014
Do Kiwi self-starters lack leadership skills?
Information Communication & Technology

Do Kiwi self-starters lack leadership skills?

New survey reveals Kiwi entrepreneurs struggle with leadership, lacking key skills to share their vision and elevate their businesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2014
Assassins Creed Rogue unveils PS3 and Xbox 360 platform releases
Gaming

Assassins Creed Rogue unveils PS3 and Xbox 360 platform releases

Ubisoft announces Assassin's Creed Rogue for PS3 and Xbox 360, set during the Seven Years War, featuring naval battles and a Templar protagonist.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2014