Stories by Pattrick - Page 2
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares follow ASX lower, paced by Spark, Xero
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
New Zealand shares fell paced by Xero, Spark New Zealand and other dual listed stocks as investors across the Tasman sold off stocks after a major cap.
NZ dollar gains vs. Australian dollar on iron ore weakness; Yellen awaited
Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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new zealand dollar
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australian dollar
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us federal reserve
The New Zealand dollar gained against its Australian counterpart on sliding prices for iron ore exported to China, that nation's biggest market, while.
SeaDragon signs new agreements for shark liver oil; costs jump in Nelson refinery
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
SeaDragon, which manufactures fish oil for health supplements, has terminated a contract with a charter vessel that supplied deep-sea shark liver oil.
Lightbox drops price on Netflix launch, 2degrees may need online TV too
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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digital entertainment
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lightbox
Spark's online television service Lightbox has responded to tomorrow's arrival of newcomer Netflix by dropping its monthly pricing.
NZ dollar rises to 2-month high vs. pound after report shows no British inflation
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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new zealand dollar
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inflation
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forex
The New Zealand dollar rose to a two-month high against the pound after a report showed Britain had no inflation last month, stoking speculation the B.
Bohannan resigns from Bathurst Resources
Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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productivity
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solid energy
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bathurst resources
Hamish Bohannan resigns as CEO of Bathurst Resources, citing the company's put on hold expansion due to low coal prices.
NZ dollar hits new record against Aussie, stoking parity speculation
Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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rbnz
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new zealand dollar
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australian dollar
The New Zealand dollar touched a new record against the Australian dollar overnight, renewing speculation about the possibility of parity.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares mixed; Spark gains, Kathmandu falls before earnings
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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nzx
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kathmandu
NZ shares end mixed as Spark soars, Kathmandu slumps pre-earnings, amidst varied investor sentiment and currency impact.
2degrees unlikely to shake up landline prices, market commentators say
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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snap
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vodafone
2degrees' purchase of internet service provider Snap, which gives it a foothold in the landline market, is unlikely to deliver a big shake-up in price.
NZ Dollar Outlook: Traders split on kiwi direction amid volatility
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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housing
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new zealand dollar
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inflation
The New Zealand dollar has recently been at the mercy of US dollar volatility and analysts are split on what direction it may take this week.
2degrees acquires Snap ISP for complete business offering
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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snap
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vodafone
2Degrees, New Zealand's third-largest mobile telecommunications provider, is to acquire Christchurch-based internet service provider, Snap, to allow.
NZ dollar slides as traders buy back US dollar after Fed
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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bnz
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new zealand dollar
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australian dollar
The New Zealand dollar slid along with other major currencies against the US dollar, as investors bought back the greenback after selling it.
World Week Ahead: Will the Fed remain patient?
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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us federal reserve
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banking
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industrial
The key focus in the coming days will be how the US Federal Reserve tweaks its monetary policy position, and what that means for the timing of an inte.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise; Contact, Genesis gain
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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power / energy
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healthtech
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nzx
New Zealand shares rose, paced by Contact Energy and Genesis Energy after high-dividend paying stocks were made more attractive by the prospect of low.
Communications Minister Adams rolls out plan to extend UFB
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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uc
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healthtech
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ufb
Communications Minister Amy Adams today made good on an election year pledge to extend the government's ultrafast broadband fibre network to more regi.
NZ food prices decline in February, led by lower fruit, vegetable, meat prices
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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statistics nz
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rbnz
New Zealand food prices fell in February, led by seasonal declines in fruit and vegetables and lower meat prices.
NZ dollar jumps more than 1 US cent after RBNZ said rates could go 'up or down'
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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new zealand dollar
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kiwi
The New Zealand dollar jumped more than 1 US cent after Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler kept interest rates on hold and reiterated that future mo.
Cheap oil to boost NZ national income by $2.4 bln a year, RBNZ says
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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rbnz
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dubai
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exporting
Cheap oil is expected to boost New Zealand's national income by NZD $2.4 billion annually, says the Reserve Bank, benefiting domestic growth.
RBNZ's Wheeler keeps OCR on hold, no rate hikes ahead
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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rbnz
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banking
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developer tools
The Reserve Bank has removed the prospect of future interest rate hikes from its forecast horizon as a strong kiwi dollar and cheap oil hold down infl.
Warehouse eyes costs, better products as it targets earnings growth
Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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the warehouse group
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translation
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retail
Warehouse Group is turning its focus to reducing costs and improving its products and productivity as it seeks to get a return from its increased spen.