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Smiths City more than doubles 1H profit on insurance payment
Mon, 22nd Dec 2014
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Smiths City Group, the Christchurch-based retail chain, more than doubled first-half profit as it recognised a $2.
Rex Bionics stock almost halves in value after sales warning
Mon, 22nd Dec 2014
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Rex Bionics, the New Zealand company listed on the London Stock Exchange's growth-orientated AIM market, almost halved in value last week after it.
Collaboration in the Enterprise: Facebook trumps the rest
Mon, 22nd Dec 2014
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In a fast-moving digital era, Facebook emerges as the top choice for workplace collaboration, outshining Microsoft's Yammer and others.
Top Linux Conference about to descend on Auckland
Mon, 22nd Dec 2014
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Tech titans gather at Auckland's LinuxConf, a pivotal moment for NZ’s tech scene, featuring Linus Torvalds. Tickets still up for grabs.
Eco-lender Prometheus Finance calls in receiver
Mon, 22nd Dec 2014
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Prometheus Finance, the Wellington-based finance company with a mandate for socially responsible lending, has called in receivers after failing to.
Kathmandu warns of slow Christmas trading in Australia, shares fall
Mon, 22nd Dec 2014
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Kathamandu Holdings, the outdoor equipment retailer, has reported a slowdown in sales growth after a subdued start to Christmas shopping in its Aus.
PGG Wrightson reaffirms 2015 earnings growth, signs of weak dairy weighing on market
Mon, 22nd Dec 2014
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PGG Wrightson, the rural services firm controlled by China's Agria Corp, has affirmed expectations for earnings growth in 2015 but is seeing 'signs.
GPG gets warning notice over Coats pension scheme
Mon, 22nd Dec 2014
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Guinness Peat Group has received a warning notice over its Coats Pension Plan from the UK Pensions Regulator over the level of support for the supe.
Abano lifts 1H profit 51% as dental revenue grows, audiology turns around
Mon, 22nd Dec 2014
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Abano Healthcare, the listed healthcare investor, boosted first-half profit 51 percent on increased revenue from its dominant dental business and a.
NZ dollar edges up as yields remain attractive
Mon, 22nd Dec 2014
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The New Zealand dollar edged up against the greenback as traders seek higher yielding assets heading into the New Year after the Swiss National Ban.
World Week Ahead: Fed-inspired cheer
Mon, 22nd Dec 2014
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US Federal Reserve policy makers have helped renew optimism in global equities with their promise to be patient on raising interest rates, triggeri.
Stuart McLean moves to Trade Me as Xero ditches chief revenue role
Sat, 20th Dec 2014
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Stuart McLean will join the executive team at Trade Me Group, the online auction site, after Xero, the cloud-based accounting firm, ditched his for.
Martin Jetpack reviews ASX listing as Chinese investor commits A$50M
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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New Zealand jetpack maker, Martin Aircraft Co, has secured more than twice the $25 million funding it has been seeking in a proposed initial public.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares follow global rally, led by Fletcher
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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New Zealand shares joined in a global rally which started on Wall Street and continued into Asia, paced by firms with substantial trans-Tasman busi.
NZ dollar at 11-month high vs. A$ as central banks vie for lower currency
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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The New Zealand dollar rose to an 11-month high against its trans-Tasman counterpart as investors weigh up the competing attempts by the neighbouri.
Auckland convention centre cost jumps by a fifth
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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SkyCity Entertainment Group, the casino and hotel operator, is in talks with the government on how to fund the increased cost of as much as $130 mi.
Tweaked Connor ownership soothes regulator's concerns in Acurity takeover
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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regulation
The Commerce Commission has signed off a takeover bid for Acurity Health Group by its three biggest shareholders after tweaks to the holding compan.
Minister Flavell to push law review to drive Maori agribusiness
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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Maori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell expects to table legislation in the second half of next year to make it easier for Maori land owners t.
NZ business confidence eases in December, still buoyant
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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New Zealand business confidence slipped in December, while staying largely upbeat, as inflation remains tame in spite of a growing economy and expo.
Create the office love fest in 2015
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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cloud services
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productivity
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mental health
BE Intent is a cloud-based platform designed to help individuals get more out of their life and to help businesses boost productivity.