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But the retirement village operator has still reported a loss for the first half of the current financial year.

The respiratory appliance manufacturer's first half net profit for the period ended September was expected to be up 31 percent to $200 million.

Strong milk flows in NZ and other milk-producing changes have seen the price range narrow to $9.50 a kilo of milk solids, from $10.

The Sylvia Park and Drury township developer's net profit fell 77 percent with an unrealised fair value loss of $30.3 million.

The annual Director Sentiment Survey indicated 55 percent of directors thought the economy would improve over the next 12 months.

Overall, confidence is improving and investors are becoming more accustomed to global uncertainty, a new survey shows.

Investors are keen to see any signs of an improving economy.

That is despite a drop in prices for key agricultural products, including dairy, forestry and fruit.

The Warehouse Group plans to cut head office jobs as increased sales fail to deliver profit growth.

Kami will be competing with the other country winners at EY's Global event to be held in Monaco, June 2026.

It reported a strong first half net profit with revenue up more than a third.

Global transport firm Mainfreight has seen a difficult first half, with tighter margins and sales harder to make.

A $220 million capital raising will fund the change and position the property trust for near-term development projects.

Top shelf employees are expected to cost employers much more to retain and recruit as the economy recovers.

The past two years have been "incredibly challenging" for the telco, its chief executive says.

A report showed in addition to long-term growth prospects, New Zealand enjoyed sustained investor confidence.

Governor Christian Hawkesby also said underperformance in parts of the New Zealand economy had created challenging conditions for households and businesses.

Westpac's full year profit rose 13 percent.

Chair Julian Cook told shareholders it still had an outstanding regulatory issue to deal with at the Adelaide Casino as they expressed frustrations over poor performance.

A report says it will undoubtedly see some councils facing continued downward pressure on their credit ratings.

The company says anticipated growth in events-based tourism is behind its increased investment.

The appeal centred on a controversial Commerce Commission decision on how much regulated airports can charge airlines.

Shareholders are set to vote on whether to sell the company's consumer arm, which includes well-known brands like Mainland and Anchor, to a French company.

Most of the biggest players are "directing their energy and aspirations towards the listing in the US", Icehouse Ventures chief executive says.

The dairy giant is hoping to sell its Anchor and Mainland brands to a French company, though the deal is far from set in stone. Audio