OceanaGold Corp's first-quarter profit fell 72 percent as operating costs rose but
it remains upbeat that full-year production will improve.
Rebecca Howard
Rebecca Howard has covered the New Zealand economy for the Wall Street Journal, Reuters and now BusinessDesk since 2007.
NZD steady as markets await Fed statement
The New Zealand dollar is steady as markets await the US Federal Reserve's
monetary policy decision and statement later this week. Local business confidence data
today will garner interest.
NZD steady ahead of jobs data, Fed meeting
The New Zealand dollar was steady early Monday as markets await domestic jobs data
and the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting.
Fyfe-chaired medicinal cannabis firm gets $6 mln investment
Pure Cann New Zealand, which counts former Air New Zealand boss Rob Fyfe as its
executive chair, has secured $6 million from Australia's Cann Group for a 20 percent
stake in the local medicinal cannabis company.
NZ exports hit record as Chinese buying revives
New Zealand's exports hit a record in March amid revived Chinese demand for local
dairy, meat and forestry products.
NZ consumers more upbeat about current situation
Consumer confidence was a touch higher in April as New Zealanders were more upbeat
about their current finances.
NZD gets some respite ahead of US GDP data
The New Zealand dollar firmed ahead of key data in the US after bouncing off
downside support in thin, holiday-affected trading.
Kingfish exits Michael Hill to focus on A2, F&P Healthcare and Mainfreight
Kingfish pivoted out of Michael Hill International in the latest quarter, adding to
its position in A2 Milk, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare and Mainfreight after strong
returns.
NZD weaker as fears of US slowdown ease
The New Zealand dollar fell after upbeat US data and earnings reduced concerns
about a possible slowdown there and helped stoke appetite for the greenback.
NZD below 67 US cents
The New Zealand dollar remained under pressure after taking a tumble on strong US
data late last week ahead of the four-day Easter holiday weekend
NZD battered by weak domestic CPI
The New Zealand dollar remained weak despite better-than-expected Chinese data
helping lift risk sentiment.
Economists split on whether tepid CPI points to a May rate cut
Economists are split as to whether today's tepid inflation data increases the odds
for a May rate cut.