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Mark Leslie: Pāmu CEO on the company hitting operating profit goal four years early
Pāmu has cracked its goal of $100 million net operating profit four years early as it continues to benefit from strong commodity prices and improved …
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Jolie Hodson: Spark NZ CEO defends bonus and pay bump amid job cuts
Spark's full year financial report reveals a 91 percent jump in net profit to $499 million.
The telco's also cut 627 staff due to a mix of falling d…
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia's unemployment rate continuing to climb for July
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment reached 4.5 percent in July, according to new reports.
This is an increase from June's figure of 4.4 per…
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Matt James: Pegasus Residents' Group president on the rejection of proposal to fast-track the rezoning of the town's golf course
A fast-track bid for up to a thousand homes at Pegasus Golf Course has been knocked back - but questions remain over why, and what happens next.
Infr…
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Brendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert on what the demand for shares and bonds means for investors
The big US companies used to buy back more shares than they issued, but that's changed in recent months.
The latest bank estimates claim 2026 could b…
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Andrew Reding: Fletcher Building CEO on the company returning to profit after downturn
The boss of Fletcher Building says the company's in a much better position now than it was this time last year.
It's reported a full year net profit …
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Kate Boyer: Air NZ Ground and In-Flight Chief Operations Officer on the airline revealing a new rebooking system to international flights
Air New Zealand is rolling out automatic re-booking technology to international flight cancellations after rolling it out for domestic flights mid-la…
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on whether the recent beef boom could continue
A global boom for beef is driving up cattle numbers - but how likely can it keep up the momentum?
Data shows the 2025-2026 season was generally favou…
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Ben Crozier: Forsyth Barr Associate Analyst on Kiwibank looking to merge with TSB
The chair of Kiwibank's holding company is floating the idea of a Kiwibank-TSB merger.
It comes as a group of Taranaki locals is seeking an interim i…
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Stew Hamilton: Mercury Energy CEO on the company posting an improved increase in earnings
Mercury Energy has recorded a huge surge in profit, thanks to favourable hydro conditions and renewable power generation.
The energy gentailer has an…
2 weeks, 5 days ago