Australian stories - Page 141
NZ dollar jumps almost 2 US cents after whole milk powder prices rise in GDT auction
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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The New Zealand dollar surged nearly 2 US cents after whole milk powder prices jumped 19.2% at the GDT auction, boosting Fonterra's payout forecasts.
JB Hi-Fi's NZ first-half sales, earnings fall in 'very competitive' market
Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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JB Hi-Fi's New Zealand sales and earnings fell in the first half of the financial year in what the Australian discount consumer electronics chain s.
RESEND: NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi may continue decline after drop to 4-year low
Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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The New Zealand dollar, which fell to a four-year low after the Reserve Bank last week dropped its tightening bias and opened the door to possible.
New boss for Infosys Australia and New Zealand
Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Indian technology outsourcing firm Infosys has announced the appointment of Andrew Groth as its new head for Australia and New Zealand.
VMob hastens to squash rumours of insider trading
Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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risk & compliance
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vmob
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financial markets authority
VMob Group has released a statement acknowledging the market speculation regarding certain VMob directors and insider trading.
NZ dollar gains on Australian trade figures, Chinese services
Tue, 6th Jan 2015
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The New Zealand dollar gained after better than expected Australian trade data and upbeat Chinese services sector figures stoked optimism about dem.
Student-run educational startup sets eyes on Australia
Mon, 5th Jan 2015
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schools
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market
Used by thousands of parents and teachers across New Zealand, Parent Interviews offers an online booking system for schools to manage events.
NZ's record beef prices set to continue into 2015, Rabobank says
Wed, 31st Dec 2014
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beef
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demand
Record beef prices are expected to continue for New Zealand farmers early in 2015, underpinned by tight supply and strong demand, according to Rabo.
Qantas squeezes more revenue on trans-Tasman route in busier market
Mon, 29th Dec 2014
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Qantas Airways, Australia biggest airline, lifted revenue on trans-Tasman routes by 18 percent last year amid increased traffic flows.
UPDATE: Infratil, NZ Super Fund buy RetireAustralia for A$640.2 mln
Mon, 29th Dec 2014
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power / energy
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healthtech
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clean technologies
Infratil and the New Zealand Superannuation Fund will buy Australia's fourth-biggest retirement village operator RetireAustralia for A$640.
NZ dollar may gain vs. A$ as falling commodities weigh on Australia
Wed, 24th Dec 2014
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food
The New Zealand dollar may continue to push near decade-highs against its trans-Tasman counterpart as weak commodity prices sap investors' appetite.
Stuart McLean moves to Trade Me as Xero ditches chief revenue role
Sat, 20th Dec 2014
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financial systems
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google
Stuart McLean will join the executive team at Trade Me Group, the online auction site, after Xero, the cloud-based accounting firm, ditched his for.
NZ business confidence eases in December, still buoyant
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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inflation
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property market
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investment
New Zealand business confidence slipped in December, while staying largely upbeat, as inflation remains tame in spite of a growing economy and expo.
Immigration rises to a fresh record, fuelled by returning kiwis, Indian students
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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migration
New Zealand's annual migration rose to a record for the fourth consecutive month in November, led by fewer kiwis crossing the Tasman, more returnin.
RESEND: MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise; Spark, Argosy gain on yield hunger
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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New Zealand shares rose, paced by Argosy Property and Spark New Zealand, as investors sought safer equities in globally choppy markets.
Trustpower committed to Australian renewables projects
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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meridian energy
Tauranga-based electricity company Trustpower says it remains committed to its renewable energy projects in Australia, in spite of the uncertainty.
Turbulent times for Australia's National Broadband Network
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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uc
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fibre
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nbn
NBN Co is now facing the threat of being exposed to competition by a government ideologically committed to the free market and minimal regulation.
Meridian Energy abandons QLD hyrdo plans on 'puzzling' Australian stance
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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clean technologies
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nzx
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meridian energy
Meridian Energy, the partially privatised electricity generator and retailer, has abandoned plans for a Queensland hydro power project, blaming the.
Hallenstein Glasson sales up on last year, margins improve, chairman Bell says
Wed, 10th Dec 2014
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planning
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bi
Hallenstein Glasson, the clothing chain, said sales are tracking above last year after four months of trading and margins have improved, though the.
NZX to launch two Aust ETFs; Craigs appointed market maker
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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physical security
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nzx
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shares
NZX's Smartshares unit, which is being combined with new acquisition Superlife next year, will launch two new exchange traded funds giving investor.