Stories by Pattrick - Page 44

Chorus shares plummet as government's hands tied on copper pricing, leaving the firm facing financial strains and investment risks.

Xero, the cloud-based accounting software company that's now the second-biggest listed company more than doubled its first-half loss as it continues i.

NZ govt proceeds with 4G auction despite 2degrees' plea, selling unsold 700MHz blocks. Telecom and Vodafone vie for additional spectrum.

Intelligence software developer plans to ramp up this year's capital expenditure by as much as 63 percent to drive sales growth, and says it's on track to meet its 2013 revenue forecast.

Vector challenges telcos' bid for more 4G spectrum, citing a need for wider access, including sectors like energy and health.

Telecom Corp introduces performance-linked equity grants for top managers to drive profit growth amid a focus on digital ventures.

Investors reel as Chorus shares plummet to a historic low amid fears over government response to price cuts threatening its financial stability.

Moody's reviews Chorus for downgrade after regulator slashes copper line charges, heightening financial pressure on the telecom.

NZX, the stock market operator and supervisor, has rapped media reports in latching on to a lobby group's comments on listed company Chorus's solvency.

Shares in cloud-based accounting software developer Xero have been halted pending the outcome of a capital raising.

Business confidence rose to its highest in more than three years in the third quarter and broadened beyond Canterbury...

Telecom gears up for 4G expansion, bidding for 700MHz spectrum to enhance rural connectivity and bolster its network.

Internet commentator Lance Wiggs extends his Punakaiki Fund offer by about three weeks on signs the IPO would miss its minimum target of $5 million.

Xero, the cloud-based accounting firm whose shares have soared 150 percent this year, said first-half sales almost doubled as it continued to chase cu.

New Zealand business confidence has climbed to a new five-year high...

Ross Patterson, ex-Telco Commissioner, aids Chorus in revising copper line pricing amid push for faster fibre uptake.

Rakon managing director Brent Robinson and his brother, executive director Darren Robinson forced to sell shares after a telling off by the Takeovers Panel.

Wall Street sees a drop in Apple shares amid disappointment about its two latest iPhone products, while investors snap up record Verizon Communications bonds.

Rakon, the wireless device components maker, plans to start paying dividends in a bid to revive sagging investor confidence after successive years of an underperforming share price.

Rakon expects a net loss of $54 million in 2014 after taking a $37 million one-time charge to write down the value of its Chinese investment and other assets and posting a trading loss of $17 million.

Kim Dotcom exits Mega's helm to battle US extradition, launch political party, and unveil new music site.

The government will be seeking a minimum of $198 million for the rights, which are expected to be fought over by Telecom, Vodafone, and 2degrees.

Telecom Corp announces continuous cost-cutting after a slight earnings drop and intense market competition, aiming for mobile leadership.

Sky Network Television has agreed a resale and distribution agreement with Vodafone after the mobile phone company bought Telstra Corp.'s New Zealand unit last year.