Business
Children have a ball
A derelict central New Plymouth warehouse has been converted into a colourful play space full of latte sipping parents and their laughing children.Company banking on 4G volumes to beat yen
CATHERINE HARRIS - © Fairfax NZ News
Tech manufacturer Rakon says capital raising is not likely to be part of its turnaround plan as a devalued yen puts pressure on its margins.
Falcon finally folds its wings
© Fairfax NZ News
Ford Australia will close its Broadmeadows and Geelong production plants in late 2016 and retire the Falcon nameplate in a move that will cost at least 1200 jobs.
Deer farmers urged to push passion to profit
JON MORGAN - © Fairfax NZ News
A plan to lift venison returns by feeding deer better, improving their health and breeding, and by finding high-paying markets for the tastiest cuts, has been put to deer farmers.
Coalmining could begin by end of year
MARTA STEEMAN - © Fairfax NZ News
The best-case scenario for Western Australian mining company Bathurst Resources would be to start mining at the Escarpment mine near Westport by the end of the year.
Indices
| VALUE | MOVEMENT | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZX50 | 4,540.876 |  |
-47.717 | -1.05% |
| ASX200 | 5,062.450 | |
-102.900 | -2.00% |
| DOW | 15,307.170 | |
-80.400 | -0.50% |
| NASDAQ | 3,459.420 | |
-3.900 | -0.10% |
| FTSE | 6,696.790 | |
-143.500 | -2.10% |
| NIKKEI | 14,483.980 | |
-1,143.300 | -7.30% |
| H-SENG | 22,669.680 | |
-591.400 | -2.50% |
| NZX50 20 min delay, others last close | ||||
Top Movers
Currencies
| RATE | |
|---|---|
| Australian Dollar | 0.836 |
| Euro | 0.626 |
| British Pound | 0.536 |
| Hong Kong Dollar | 6.277 |
| Japanese Yen | 82.690 |
| Singapore Dollar | 1.024 |
| US Dollar | 0.809 |
| Price as at 3:20 pm, 24 May | |
$9.2m mortgage fraud case
Glamorous 44-year-old Eli Devoy is at the centre of a $9.2m mortgage property fraud.
China meat compo mooted
John Key says it's possible exporters could be compensated for delays getting product into China.
Dorchester hit by low-ball offer
More job changes planned
Hot wagon for hot cakes
First there was the Big Wave Cafe, now there's the big pancake stack.
Want a bargain? Just grab one
Taranaki businesses are jumping on board the "one day sale" website phenomena sweeping the country. Daily News reporter John Anthony looks at how businesses offering deals with minute margins are cashing in.
Boutique brewer a 'shining light'
Trade stores continue their musical chairs
Council considers DIY coffins
New Plymouth residents considering a natural burial may soon be able to build their own coffin.
Maori back in business
Maori entrepreneurship in Taranaki is alive and kicking.
Monthly checks key to health
I am often surprised with new clients at how little they know about their business.
Talking about young people's working lives
Opinion: Business view
Future in good hands
Not enough young people are being sufficiently trained to replace his generation.
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