Dunedin-based Pacific Edge is taking its bladder cancer diagnostic technology directly to New Zealanders through the launch of an e-commerce platform, which will become live in about two weeks.
The New Zealand dollar is likely to move higher as New Zealand's interest rate advantage with other nations remains compelling.
The flat outcome in retail spending in June was softer than expectations but does not change the view of a continued improvement in underlying household spending.
The Government is stepping up its emphasis on attracting regional investment as the election campaign gathers momentum.
Business confidence has eased from its 20-year high but remains elevated, the latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion says.
The Government's much-touted financial surplus remains elusive, with the operating loss for the 11 months ended May coming in higher than expected and tax revenue still proving problematic.
Otago is a leading region for tourism, superior wool production, winemaking, design and specialised manufacturing, the regional profile released yesterday says.
Metroglass has launched its initial public offering (IPO), offering shares to investors at $1.70 each as the company aims to raise more than $244 million by July 31.
The Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion will be scrutinised as closely as ever this morning and data is expected to be ''fairly robust'', BNZ senior economist Craig Ebert says.
More proof New Zealand's job market is continuing to grow was released yesterday, data showing the number of jobs advertised on Trade Me Jobs rose in all regions in the three months ended June.
Education versus the economy yesterdaybecame what could be a defining election theme following a hard-hitting speech by Labour Party leader David Cunliffe.
Economic data is likely to look good during the next three months, Craigs Investment Partners broker Chris Timms says.
Investors in the New Zealand sharemarket needed to remain ''stock selective'' with the market seen as fairly valued, Morningstar analyst Nachi Moghe says.
Internet Party chief executive Vikram Kumar knows he has a tough job ahead of him to get young people to connect with politics and vote in the September 20 election.
Retirement scheme KiwiSaver turned seven this week with politicians and lobby groups making or proposing changes to the way the scheme operates. Business editor Dene Mackenzie reports on what usually becomes a major election issue - retirement savings.
Retirement savings is on the radar of young people, with more than half of workers aged between 15 and 24 already saving for their retirement, the ANZ retirement savings barometer says.
United States investors are selling out of safe-haven bond markets and moving into riskier investments, such as shares, as the recovery in the world's largest economy continues.
Dunedin businesses are reversing a four-year trend by hiring skilled trades staff from Christchurch, Otago Chamber of Commerce chief executive John Christie said yesterday.
Labour Party leader David Cunliffe needs to stamp his mark on the party's election-year congress which starts in Wellington tonight. He tells political editor Dene Mackenzie he is up to the task.
A new generation does not appear to believe Coke is the ''real thing'' but more the unhealthy thing, Morningstar analyst Daniel Mueller says.
