Market stories - Page 15
Student-run educational startup sets eyes on Australia
Mon, 5th Jan 2015
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schools
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Used by thousands of parents and teachers across New Zealand, Parent Interviews offers an online booking system for schools to manage events.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise in thin trading, led by Xero; Infratil falls
Mon, 29th Dec 2014
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
New Zealand shares rose to a record close in light holiday trading, led by companies that have been sold off in recent months, including Xero and N.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise in pre-Xmas trading; Kathmandu snaps declines; POT at record
Wed, 24th Dec 2014
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nzx
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shares
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nz
NZ shares see a slight pre-Xmas rise, Kathmandu rebounds from losses, while Port of Tauranga hits a record high.
NZ dollar at 11-month high vs. A$ as central banks vie for lower currency
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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australian dollar
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inflation
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new zealand dollar
The New Zealand dollar rose to an 11-month high against its trans-Tasman counterpart as investors weigh up the competing attempts by the neighbouri.
NZ dollar gains after ECB stays pat on stimulus, US jobs report looms
Fri, 5th Dec 2014
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bnz
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new zealand dollar
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market
The New Zealand dollar gained, following the euro higher, after the European Central Bank refrained from injecting more stimulus into the sluggish.
China's crackdown on polluting tanneries, Russia sanctions drive record slump in lambskin prices
Fri, 28th Nov 2014
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russia
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market
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us
Global lambskin prices have collapsed from the first quarter's record highs, as a Chinese crackdown on polluting tanneries and Russian trade sancti.
NZ dollar slips after jumping in New York on Draghi, Chinese rates
Mon, 24th Nov 2014
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migration
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new zealand dollar
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bnz
The New Zealand dollar fell from its New York highs at the end of last week, having jumped against the greenback after China unexpectedly cut inter.
Kiwi tech start-up revs up the US rental car industry
Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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us
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market
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free
This model provides a win-win solution where travellers get a free one-way car or campervan hire while rental companies save big money on relocation costs.
RESEND: Barfoot & Thompson wins appeal over non-disclosure of suicide in house sale
Tue, 18th Nov 2014
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market
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auckland
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south auckland
Auckland real estate agency Barfoot & Thompson has won a High Court appeal against a censure it received for selling a Flat Bush property without d.
NZ dollar holds gains as heavy yen selling puts pressure on greenback
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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new zealand dollar
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market
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kiwi
The New Zealand dollar held its gains in local trading as the yen fell amid speculation that nation's government may call a snap election spilled o.
China aims to dominate the world of robot technologies
Tue, 4th Nov 2014
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robots
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market
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demand
China will put resources and energy into creating robotic technologies, says Su Bo, vice minister of industry and information technology.
Everspin and Global Foundaries deal to propel MRAM into mass production
Wed, 29th Oct 2014
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partner programmes
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r&d
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market
Everspin have signed a deal with Global Foundaries, the chip manufacturing partner, for its next generation MRAM (Magnetoresistive RAM) memory chips.
Samsung voted best brand in Asia...
Thu, 26th Jun 2014
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nielsen
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market
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samsung
Samsung named best and most trusted brand in Asia for third year running, according to Campaign Asia's annual survey.
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Mon, 23rd Jun 2014
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cloud services
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websites
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zeald
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NZ tech firm nails down US wireless deal
Tue, 7th Jan 2014
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market
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wireless power consortium
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powerbyproxi
New Zealand firm PowerbyProxi has signed an agreement with US semiconductor company Texas Instruments to supply wireless power and charging solutions.
Silver Peak seals ANZ VRX distie deal
Wed, 4th Dec 2013
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storage
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data protection
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dr
Silver Peak names Vadis Systems as its new distributor for VRX solutions in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost their regional presence.
Auckland car salesman fined $12k over 'dishonest' Trade Me bids
Fri, 22nd Nov 2013
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nz
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trade me
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commerce commission
Craig James Rutherford has been fined $12,100 in the Auckland District Court after shill bidding during the sale of cars on the Trade Me auction website.
Expanding Fronde celebrates new Sydney office
Mon, 4th Nov 2013
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Following the recent acquisition of business cloud design and integration company OnlineOne, Fronde has celebrated the opening of a new office in Sydney.
Sky TV seals Vodafone resale and distribution deal
Thu, 22nd Aug 2013
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uc
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telco
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commerce commission
Sky TV has inked a deal with Vodafone, merging separate resale and distribution agreements, boosting Sky TV shares by 1.3% to NZD $5.30.
Vodafone NZ stops the rot, adds 19,000 this qtr
Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
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uc
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telstraclear
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nz
Telco reports customer increase across New Zealand, bucking the previous trend spanning nine consecutive quarters.