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Shares end week up
New Zealand stocks continued their rise today, with a turnaround in the fortunes of Fletcher Building indicating investors were finding favour in cyclical stocks.
A mega business model
William Mace investigates what the closure of Megaupload.com means for those operating in ''The Cloud.''
Crafar buyer eyes more Kiwi land
The Chinese investor behind a successful bid for the Crafar farms has another purchase already lined up.
Pengxin gets nod; rivals sharpen knives
Conditions to buy the Crafar farms are not the hurdles Pengxin faces, writes Andrea Fox.
Cantabrians in drive for insurance
Southern Cross Health Society says while the rest of New Zealand's health insurance market is "reasonably flat", good growth is occurring in Christchurch.
| VALUE | MOVEMENT | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZX50 | 3,294.643 |  |
12.967 | 0.39% |
| ASX200 | 4,288.400 | |
17.100 | 0.40% |
| DOW | 12,660.460 |  |
-74.200 | -0.60% |
| NASDAQ | 2,816.550 | |
11.300 | 0.40% |
| FTSE | 5,733.450 | |
0.000 | 0.00% |
| NIKKEI | 8,841.220 | |
-8.300 | -0.10% |
| H-SENG | 20,501.670 | |
62.500 | 0.30% |
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| PRICE | MOVEMENT | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RATE | |
|---|---|
| Australian Dollar | 0.775 |
| Euro | 0.624 |
| British Pound | 0.525 |
| Hong Kong Dollar | 6.399 |
| Japanese Yen | 63.320 |
| Singapore Dollar | 1.033 |
| US Dollar | 0.825 |
Price as at 4:10 pm, 28 Jan
A mega business model
William Mace investigates what the closure of Megaupload.com means for those operating in ''The Cloud.''
Cantabrians in drive for insurance
Southern Cross Health Society says while the rest of New Zealand's health insurance market is "reasonably flat", good growth is occurring in Christchurch.
Entrepreneurs take on cruise tourists
French connection charms
Rebuild, expansion a boost for Smiths City
Retailer Smiths City says it expects its increased presence in Wellington and the rebuild of Christchurch to create both short and long-term profit opportunities, although it expects the wider market to stay subdued.
Few want to stay in Parklands
Nearly nine out of 10 Parklands residents want to leave the earthquake-battered suburb, a lobby group says.
Ruling a year in the making
Museum to cater for new business
Supermarket pledges rebuilding
The last supermarket in Christchurch not reopened or demolished should be rebuilt by Christmas.
Japan nuclear operator seeks bailout
The owner of Japan's stricken nuclear reactor, Tokyo Electric Power Co, will agree to be taken over by the government in a near-US$13 billion bailout, sources say.
US Fed extends low-rate vow
The US central bank announced interest rates would remain near zero until late 2014 as the US battles high unemployment and weak growth.
Obama defiant in speech
More cracks in A380 wing part
London's sharp new tower
Commuters can't help but crane their necks to gaze London's jagged tower.
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Unexpected trade surplus
Record dairy production led to New Zealand running an unexpected trade surplus at the end of 2011, a sign of continued overseas demand, despite fears of a meltdown in key markets.
Crafar farms sale approved
PM says the successful bid for the Crafar farms "well and truly exceeded'' all the conditions.
Sauvignon blanc crop down
Federated Farmers joins milk row
Succulent sheep from salty winds
Only the plumpest lambs from South Wairarapa's Pirinoa Station are hand-picked for Wellington restaurants.
Shares end week up
New Zealand stocks continued their rise today, with a turnaround in the fortunes of Fletcher Building indicating investors were finding favour in cyclical stocks.
Bollard's job could be up for grabs
Alan Bollard is expected to step down later this year, with reports that an announcement is imminent.
Dollar buoyant despite speech
Dollar up as US weakens
New Zealand stocks set for dip
Shares are likely to track Wall Street lower today after US investors appeared to be taking a breather from a risk-on mode sparked by the Federal Reserve keeping rates on hold.
Banks cut interest rates
Banks have started slashing interest rates after the Reserve Bank left its official rate at its record low level.
Antiques now in country home
Being a former farmer, Mike Kerr is better prepared for the wrath of the earth than are most antiques dealers.
Glitch blamed for Bridgecorp losses
Hint rate more long term
KiwiSaver back in the money
KiwiSavers with most of their money in shares and property had a happier quarter.