The Government's financial statements for the three months ended September were something of a mixed bag, with tax revenue well down but higher-than-forecast investment returns helping offset the worst effects.
Skycity Entertainment, the operator of casinos and cinemas, remains in favour with brokers despite an unexpected stand by institutional shareholders at the recent annual meeting.
The demand for labour continues to fall, according to Statistics New Zealand figures released yesterday.
Nearly 1.2 million people have joined the KiwiSaver retirement savings scheme since it started two years ago.
Trustpower had again shown its business model could handle anything the wholesale market could throw at it, Forsyth Barr broker Peter Young said yesterday.
Global sharemarkets are likely to remain volatile this week as Wall Street braces for a Federal Reserve interest rate decision and crucial labour market data.
A new company incorporating three major assets controlled by South Canterbury businessman Allan Hubbard is likely to be listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange early next year.
Two Dunedin exchanges are part of a multimillion-dollar technology spend-up by TelstraClear aimed at connecting thousands of customers to its own network before the Government's fibre roll-out.
The appointment of three independent directors to the board of South Canterbury Finance, including two from Dunedin, will be well received in the market. Business Editor Dene Mackenzie reports.
OceanaGold says it is on track to report record full-year gold production and sales for the year ended December.
Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu says it is well positioned, despite a volatile operating climate, after announcing a net profit of $13.3 million for its commercial operations for the year ended June.
Reserve Bank governor Alan Bollard yesterday issued a warning to financial markets, telling them not to be too hasty in adjusting interest rates.
The New Zealand sharemarket fared the best of global indices yesterday as new home sales data in the United States heightened worries about a worldwide economic recovery.
The Dunedin-based New Zealand Honey Company last night savoured the sweet taste of success when it was named the country's fastest-growing company in the Deloitte Fast 50 awards.
University of Canterbury vice-chancellor Rod Carr is delighted with the positive response by investors to the university's philanthropic bond issue which has attracted $15 million in subscriptions.
Evidenceis mounting that the world economy is starting to again find its feet.
It was almost a case of liking the firm so much he bought it, for WHK Taylors taxation principal Scott Mason.
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce this week released the "Invitation to Participate" in the partner selection process for the Government's $1.5 billion ultra-fast broadband investment plan.
The strong New Zealand dollar was again causing anguish in financial markets yesterday despite a weakening of the currency from a Wednesday high of above US76c.
New Zealand's annual population gain from migration reached a five-year high in September, but economists warn the improving migration figures could be short-lived.
