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Trustpower, the energy company controlled by Infratil, posted a 16 percent gain in first-half profit after lifting retail electricity sales and sai.

Westpac New Zealand, the local unit of Australia's Westpac Banking Corp, reported a 3 percent rise in second-half earnings on the back of strong gr.

Xero, the cloud-based accounting firm, accelerated its quarterly cash burn in the September quarter from the June period as marketing spend and fit.

RIS Group, the NZAX-listed shell company, has until the end of the week to file its annual report with NZX or its shares will be suspended from tra.

The New Zealand dollar jumped to a five-week high against the yen after the Japanese central bank unexpectedly expanded its monetary stimulus progr.

- Countdown, the New Zealand supermarket chain owned by Australian retailer Woolworths, is adding insurance services as it seeks to widen the offe.

Chinese authorities have lifted a temporary ban on the importation of Fonterra Cooperative Group's whey powder and dairy base powder used in the ma.

Sam Morgan, who made his fortune when Trade Me was sold to Fairfax Media, has built a substantial shareholding in security software developer Wynyard.

Google is paying more tax in New Zealand than previously but its tax bill in 2013 isn’t likely to stress a company with US$15.42 billion of revenue globally in the quarter ended March 31, 2014.

Renaissance says it's unlikely to get a $1 million earn-out from the Yoobee School of Design because earnings are tracking below target.

Microsoft NZ sees profit rise with cloud service demand, HP NZ battles losses amid falling PC sales, spotlighting industry's digital shift.

Renaissance Corp shareholders might wait until June for payouts following company liquidation discussions, amidst wrapping up affairs.

NZ retailers trail in internet adoption, risking productivity, reports Internet NZ and Google study. Economy could gain £34bn with full potential utilised.

Court Appeal finds Kim Dotcom's 2012 arrest warrants valid despite flaws, but illegal for NZ police to share cloned info with US FBI.

Chorus floats new approach on copper line regulation to the Commerce Commission, aiming to streamline cost evaluations and quell pricing disputes.

Apple NZ's profits soar to $10.5m amid steady sales, despite paying just $3.9m in tax, amidst global scrutiny over tax practices.

NZ's shift from landlines to mobiles rattles telcos, as census reveals deep cuts into traditional revenue streams.

New Zealand shares rose, led by Xero on optimism more investors will focus on the cloud-based accounting firm's growth potential.

New Zealand business confidence rose to its highest in almost 15 years this month, adding to evidence the economy is picking up pace.

Country's biggest telecommunications company has sold its Australian AAPT unit for A$450 million to ASX-listed internet service provider, TPG Telecom, beating initial expectations of what the unit would go for.

Chorus's ability to deliver national broadband at risk if wholesale copper prices are cut, warns Minister Amy Adams.

2degrees urges Commerce Commission to block 4G spectrum sale to rivals Vodafone and Telecom, fearing stifled competition.

PM John Key hints at Chorus contract renegotiation amid a billion-dollar shortfall, ensuring ultra-fast broadband project's progress.

Chorus appeals in High Court against Commerce Commission's copper pricing, challenging the narrow basis and its massive impact on its services.