Jonathan Mitchell
Morning Markets for 21 November 2016
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Early Business News for 21 November 2016
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Cooks Global Foods to raise $6m
Listed coffee bar operator and franchise company Cooks Global Foods is looking to raise six million dollars through an issue of convertible notes. Audio
Business briefs
Heartland Bank says it net profit for the first three months of its financial year is up 21 percent on a year ago at 14-point-3 million dollars. Audio
Shortage of properties could drive up rents in short term
A shortage of commercial office space in Wellington and a spike in demand from companies and government departments disrupted by the earthquake could drive up rents in the short-term. Audio
Business briefs
Shares in the stockmarket operator, NZX, have been placed in a trading halt this morning, pending a company announcement. Audio
Ike-GPS's first half sales fall, makes a bigger loss
IkeGPS's first half loss is nearly double that of last year's, while sales are also less than half of what they were the year earlier. Audio
NZX seeks feedback on proposed additions
The stock exchange is asking for feedback on changes in the information companies should disclose to investors. Audio
New Zealanders lose millions to cold-call scams
The Financial Markets Authority is warning people to be alert about phone investment scams. Audio
Tower counts cost of earthquakes
Insurance company Tower says yesterday's earthquake in North Canterbury will cost it a maximum of just over seven million dollars. Audio
Tourism Holdings says business as usual despite earthquakes
The campervan company, Tourism Holdings, says it doesn't expect the North Canterbury earthquake to have any material impact on its tourism business in either the near or long-term. Audio
New Zealand's services sector is picking up pace
Activity in the services sector has risen, but the severe Kaikoura earthquakes might cause some immediate disruption. Audio
Midday business news
Some business news and reaction after the severe quakes, our business reporter Jonathan Mitchell is in the studio now Audio
Evening business for 11 November 2016
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Evening business for 10 November 2016
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Morning Markets for 10 November 2016
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
E-cards rise in October
Spending using electronic cards posted a solid rise last month and is expected to continue into the summer holidays. Audio
Evening Business for 8 November 2016
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
New chief executive of SkyCity appointed
The incoming chief executive of the casino operator, SkyCity, is expected to bring with him fresh ideas to stave off competition and lift profitability. Audio