Stories by Jonathan Mitchell

Small telecommunications company TeamTalk said a hostile takeover bid from sector giant Spark significantly undervalues its business and should be rejected.

The biggest shareholder in the Marsden Point oil refinery company plans to sell part of its stake.

Nelson and Tasman are outperforming the rest of the country, in the latest national economic snapshot.

The telecommunications company, Spark, has made a formal takeover offer for the struggling small market player TeamTalk.

The shower and tapware maker, Methven, has reported a weaker half-year result after currency changes and significant one-off costs.

Local insurance company Vero has taken a surprise stake in troubled Tower Insurance, which is likely to upset the takeover plans by a Canadian firm.

There are further signs the housing market is cooling off, with fewer people expecting prices to rise in the coming months.

An investment banker is calling for an urgent review of the country's capital markets to halt a growing trend of local companies listing overseas rather than the New Zealand stock exchange.

Consumer confidence is holding steady, which points to a solid reading for the New Zealand economy.

Spending using electronic cards has gained momentum, reflecting the strength of the New Zealand economy.

Canterbury-based dairy company Synlait Milk has raised its forecast payout to farmers for the current season reflecting improving market conditions.

Bunnings is facing 45 charges of falsely advertising its products as the lowest priced on the market.

More struggling clothing firms have raised the red flag after poor sales and tough competition.

The Australian economist who gave New Zealand the rock star economy tag several years ago is reviving the label. Video

The Reserve Bank could finally get what it has been looking for when fresh inflation data is released this week.

One in five businesses expect the economy to improve over the coming months, with confidence particularly strong in the construction industry.

The local investment firm, Hellaby Holdings, is recommending minority shareholders accept an offer from its new majority shareholder.

Australian autoparts company Bapcor is taking a majority stake in investment firm Hellaby Holdings.

Australian automotive company Bapcor is a step closer to getting its hands on investment firm Hellaby Holdings.

A major restructure of The Warehouse Group will see the chief executive roles for the Red Sheds and Warehouse Stationery merged.

Australian automotive company Bapcor is sounding more confident it will succeed in taking over investment firm Hellaby Holdings.

Economic figures being released on Thursday are expected to show New Zealand in fine form in the September quarter. Audio

A financial literacy workshop has given inmates at Rimutaka Prison insights into saving, setting up a bank account and getting a loan.

For the first time in more than two and a half years, the key whole-milk powder price is above the average break-even point for New Zealand farmers. Audio

The Australian car parts company Bapcor has hit back at the critics of its takeover offer for the investment firm, Hellaby Holdings.