Shock at modern-day NZ slavery numbers: researcher
Wellington
An estimated 1000 people are trapped in modern-day slavery in New Zealand and more needs to be done about it, academic Glenn Simmons says.
Mr...
Rollercoaster week for investors
Jeremy Crang
of Craigs Investment Partners
It has been a rollercoaster for markets this week, with indexes across the globe registering declines.
The three main indexes in...
New Dunedin chocolate factory step closer
Dunedin
Dunedin edged closer to having a new chocolate factory after managing to secure a facility which will house chocolate production, a chocolate factory tour,...
Chinese demand fuels record log prices
Wellington
New Zealand export log prices have advanced to a new record, driven by continued strong demand from China, lower shipping rates and a favourable...
Michelin takes 25% stake in tyre firms
Wellington
French tyre manufacturer Michelin has taken a quarter stake in Hamilton-based wholesaler Tyreline Distributors and retailer Beaurepaires at a time when New Zealand's new...
All positive returns for Kiwisaver funds
Auckland
All 146 Kiwisaver products offered by 16 providers generated a positive return for their investors in 2017, a year that delivered strong gains on...
Singapore deal boosts Pacific Edge
Wellington
Pacific Edge shares have risen 6.5% after the cancer diagnostics firm signed its first commercial deal to supply its suite of Cxbladder tests in...
NZ ‘out of step’ on double tax
Auckland
New Zealand is out of step with its trading partners in fully accepting possible changes to its double tax agreements (DTAs) under an OECD...
Plenty of data in mixed week
Jeremy Flood
of Craigs Investment Partners
It has been a mixed week for investors, with a heap of data to sort through and plenty to keep...
Synlait sticking to target milk price
Wellington
Synlait Milk, the NZX-listed milk processor, says it expects to achieve its forecast milk price payout to farmers so long as commodity prices continue...
