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Listing likely for tissue repair company

Brian Ward of Mesynthes 5:00am An Auckland company that makes human tissue repair products using animal organs is "highly likely" to list on the sharemarket to fuel growth.

Duopoly dangers flagged

Tex Edwards 5:00am The mobile market will slip back into duopoly within two or three years, unless regulatory policy changes, 2degrees co-founder Tex Edwards says.

Low inflation set to hold cash rate

5:00am Low food prices over winter may see annual inflation down to almost 1 per cent in figures due out this week.

'Can do' spirit wins through

Doug and Anthony Lawry 5:00am Doug Lawry is the essence of Kenny Beverages: your classic ‘can-do' New Zealander chipping out a business from his own hands.

New retirement village plan for city

elderly 5:00am A $55 million retirement village has been announced for New Plymouth.

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ASX200 5,271.720 arrow 16.800 0.30%
DOW 16,380.410 arrow 263.200 1.60%
NASDAQ 4,258.440 arrow 41.100 1.00%
FTSE 6,195.910 arrow -15.700 -0.30%
NIKKEI 14,532.510 arrow -205.900 -1.40%
H-SENG 23,023.210 arrow 122.300 0.50%

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Indices Top Movers Currencies
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SLG 0.120 arrow 0.010 9.09%
NTL 0.011 arrow -0.001 -8.33%
APN 0.850 arrow -0.050 -5.56%
SPN 3.800 arrow -0.200 -5.00%
ALF 0.088 arrow 0.004 4.76%
BLT 0.025 arrow 0.001 4.17%
ABA 6.610 arrow -0.270 -3.92%

Price as at 6:50 pm, 17 Oct

Indices Top Movers Currencies
RATE
Australian Dollar 0.907
Euro 0.622
British Pound 0.493
Hong Kong Dollar 6.153
Japanese Yen 84.780
Singapore Dollar 1.012
US Dollar 0.793

Price as at 8:10 pm, 18 Oct

Snapper helps the Irish, to be sure

Snapper chief executive Miki Szikszai Wellington's Snapper has secured a deal that lets travellers in Dublin use their smartphones to top up their local ‘Leap' card.

Stores forge ahead

Supermarket giant Foodstuffs South Island is progressing with plans for new store developments.

Listing likely for tissue repair company

Freightways boss is a survivor

Hands off the savings

coin I'm a university student who over two years has managed to save $4000. Here's how.

Low inflation set to hold cash rate

Low food prices over winter may see annual inflation down to almost 1 per cent in figures due out this week.

Better insured than sorry

Mobile charges at all-time low

Weighing the cost of Fido

Some dogs can chomp their way through $70 worth of special dog tucker a week.

'Can do' spirit wins through

Doug and Anthony Lawry Doug Lawry is the essence of Kenny Beverages: your classic ‘can-do' New Zealander chipping out a business from his own hands.

Time to crow about your business

Kiwis are not natural boasters, but businesses need to promote their achievements.

'Jealousy' blamed for closure

Transport app a 'welcome addition'

Cosmetics fill eco niche

Christchurch beauty products startup Sorbet finds being environmentally friendly has some drawbacks.

China's inflation slows

China China's inflation rate slowed more than expected to a near five-year low, adding to concerns about global growth.

Kmart caned for see-through togs

It defies logic: swimsuits that become transparent when used underwater.

China slams tuna fishing firm

Heavy losses on US markets

Virgin sinks claws into Tigerair

Virgin Australia's purchase may mean the budget carrier appears on flights crossing the Tasman.

Facebook drives Kiwi exports

I Love Ugly Social media gurus are officially earning their keep, with exporters reporting sales increasingly driven online.

No.8 wire rules ok

According to the Chief Science Advisor to the PM, the Kiwi "No.8 wire" mentality has become an handbrake.

Investigation into pilot criticised

Options for Pink Batts workers

Solar giant goes live

The switch has been flicked on the country's biggest solar energy installation.

Big debts: bigger water bills

Chalkie With Auckland's water utility flagging soaring debts, Chalkie reckons there's only one way prices can go.

SCF judgment a shock

If we were expecting a roar of retribution after the SCF fraud trial, we got a squeak instead.

Dirty Politics damages science

Ignoring the public trough

Small wonder we don't get risk

According to a survey published by the Financial Markets Authority last week, many of us are confused about risk.

Navy women rise through the ranks

CORINA BRUCE Women now hold a commanding presence in the navy.

A mind-cleansing journey

No answers but former mayor is finding peace on 800km walk in thinking about son's accidental death.

Stories to tell young women

More women in NZ boardrooms

A daughter's legacy

Anti-domestic violence campaigner Lesley Elliott wins top prize at 2014 Women of Influence awards.

Shift to sales focus

Te Koha Organics’ Clare Buckner, left,  and Erin Simpson Hawke's Bay organic orchardists Clare Buckner and Erin Simpson are looking to focus less on exporting and more on the local market.

Dairy giant's funding fix

Fonterra is developing an equity fund which could transform the dairy industry.

Lakeside living feels privileged

Red tape irks granny cheesemaker

Eco work must continue

Farmer says it would be a "cop out" to use lower dairy payout as an excuse for not continuing environmental duties.

Rising stars make Fast list

Bookeme_strap The starlets of the Deloitte Fast 50 programme are beginning to grow up.

US investors eye Kiwi firms

American venture capitalists with deep pockets and wide networks are increasingly resting their gaze on Aoteaora.

The reinvention of Motat

Results.com shoots for NXT

Kiwi virtual reality firm's big vision

Wellington virtual reality firm, 8i is vying to be part of the next big tech breakthrough.

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Australian Dollar 0.907
Euro 0.622
British Pound 0.493
Hong Kong Dollar 6.153
Japanese Yen 84.780
Singapore Dollar 1.012
US Dollar 0.793

Prices as at 8:10 pm, 18 Oct