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Public companies can expect rise in shareholder activism - report
Companies are also looking ahead to major legal reforms, as the economy continues to recover.
NZX ends year ahead of where it began
A few out-performers have more than offset weakness in others.
Financial watchdog wants companies to act on reviews
It comes after insurance firm Tower self-reported a mistake in overcharging customers more than $11 million, but then failed to fix the problem in a timely manner.
'We've conquered many markets': Kiwi honey business finds global success
Egmont Honey is finding global success with its brand of manuka honey despite being late to the expanding market.
What Netflix's plan to buy Warner Bros could mean for Kiwis
Brokerage firm Forsyth Barr analyst Ben Crozier said the deal could have a negative affect on Sky's annual revenue, particularly from Neon subscriptions. Audio
Financial mentors report being overworked, underfunded
Nearly two thirds were seeing more indebted middle-income clients, a new survey found.
NZX seen as forward-thinking
ASX-listed Locate Technologies says it is moving to New Zealand's Exchange in pursuit of a faster pathway to growth.
Organisations overlooking cost of job insecurity at work
A business consultancy says restructures often led to a lack of innovation and lower performances.
First glimpse into Auckland's new convention centre
The convention centre had been nearly 17 years in the making.
Housing market confidence rises: 'It's very much a buyer's market'
Low borrowing costs and high housing supply are creating conditions the housing market has not seen in more than a decade, says ASB.
Warehouse Group shareholders bombard executives with criticism
A refreshed executive team had hit the ground running with a sharpened focus on controlling costs and driving growth.
Startup ecosystem 'extremely vibrant', venture capital firm says
Icehouse Ventures says the response to its latest early-stage seed fund has been "phenomenal", raising a record $70 million to help at least 30 businesses get started.
Ryman Healthcare returns to positive cashflow for first time in decade
But the retirement village operator has still reported a loss for the first half of the current financial year.
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare expected to deliver strong first half result
The respiratory appliance manufacturer's first half net profit for the period ended September was expected to be up 31 percent to $200 million.
Fonterra narrows Farmgate Milk Price point
Strong milk flows in NZ and other milk-producing changes have seen the price range narrow to $9.50 a kilo of milk solids, from $10.
Kiwi Property's net profit falls 77 percent
The Sylvia Park and Drury township developer's net profit fell 77 percent with an unrealised fair value loss of $30.3 million.
Board directors believe economy is improving - report
The annual Director Sentiment Survey indicated 55 percent of directors thought the economy would improve over the next 12 months.
The different investing strategies of over-60s and under-30s
Overall, confidence is improving and investors are becoming more accustomed to global uncertainty, a new survey shows.
More than 20 public companies set to report financial results over next 10 days
Investors are keen to see any signs of an improving economy.
Exporters to benefit from weak dollar, strong demand
That is despite a drop in prices for key agricultural products, including dairy, forestry and fruit.
Warehouse Group jobs to go in cost-cutting drive
The Warehouse Group plans to cut head office jobs as increased sales fail to deliver profit growth.
Ed-tech company Kami named EY entrepreneur of the year
Kami will be competing with the other country winners at EY's Global event to be held in Monaco, June 2026.
Infratil posts $2 billion first-half revenue
It reported a strong first half net profit with revenue up more than a third.
Mainfreight's net profit down 18.5% on previous year in six months to September
Global transport firm Mainfreight has seen a difficult first half, with tighter margins and sales harder to make.
Vital Healthcare takes management in-house
A $220 million capital raising will fund the change and position the property trust for near-term development projects.