Patrick O'meara
Tenon trebles its annual profit
Tenon has trebled its annual profit, helped by the improvement in house building in the United States. Audio
Earnings season marked by firms paying higher dividends
The earnings season has been marked by firms paying higher dividends to their investors. Audio
Kiwirail's performance improves but it's still in the red
Kiwirail has lost more than $150 million over the past year but its performance is well up on the previous year. Audio
Markets Update for 27 August 2015
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Morning markets for 27 August 2015
On Wall St, stocks have risen more than 2 percent after a top US Federal Reserve official said the economic turmoil in China has eroded the argument for raising interest rates in September. Audio
Kiwisaver helping middle New Zealand save more says lobby group
A lobby group says Kiwisaver is helping middle New Zealand save more, contrary to The Treasury's assertions. Audio
Annual deficit narrows
The annual trade deficit has narrowed slightly, as a sharp lift in exports more than offset higher import costs. Audio
Ebos lifts its full year profit
Ebos says stronger cash flow has given it the fire power to pay investors more and still have the room to acquire more businesses. Audio
Kathmandu Holdings reviewing head office operations
The takeover target, Kathmandu Holdings, is planning to axe up to a tenth of the jobs at its head office workforce to cut costs. Audio
Air NZ say isn't afraid of increasing competition - sees growth
Air New Zealand is confident it can navigate the looming storm clouds of greater competition, a global slowdown and falling currency to lift earnings even further. Audio
Midday Markets for 21 August 2015
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Don Lewthwaite at First NZ Capital. Audio
Global stocks fall
Stocks have fallen globally, sparked by renewed fears over the health of the global economy. Audio
Sky TV delivers best ever result, but customer numbers down
Sky Network Television says it's made its strongest ever financial result, with revenue at an all time high. Audio
Visitor arrivals surpass 3 million for the first time
Visitor arrivals to New Zealand have surpassed 3 million for the first time. Audio
Spark reports a fall in full year profit
Shares in Spark have jumped 8 percent after earnings rose and the phone and broadband retailer, forecast higher dividends. Audio
RBNZ delays tougher lending rules for property investors
The Reserve Bank will delay tougher lending rules for property investors in Auckland by a month. Audio
Markets Update for 21 August 2015
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Morning markets for 21 August 2015
On Wall St, stocks have declined after further falls on Chinese equity markets, and the United States Federal Reserve highlighted its concerns about global growth Audio
A2 Milk full year financial result ahead of plan
A2 Milk says its full year financial result is ahead of its plan, with exceptional growth in its infant formula products in Australasia and China. Audio
APN to begin digital registration of NZ Herald's web visitors
APN News and Media says it will begin the digital registration to its online New Zealand Herald website before the end of the year. Audio