Global Stories

China's crackdown on polluting tanneries, Russia sanctions drive record slump in lambskin prices

Global lambskin prices have collapsed from the first quarter's record highs, as a Chinese crackdown on polluting tanneries and Russian trade sancti.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2014

Robotics

China aims to dominate the world of robot technologies

China will put resources and energy into creating robotic technologies, says Su Bo, vice minister of industry and information technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2014

Semiconductors

Everspin and Global Foundaries deal to propel MRAM into mass production

Everspin have signed a deal with Global Foundaries, the chip manufacturing partner, for its next generation MRAM (Magnetoresistive RAM) memory chips.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2014

Samsung

Samsung voted best brand in Asia...

Samsung named best and most trusted brand in Asia for third year running, according to Campaign Asia's annual survey.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2014

Unified Communications

Sky TV seals Vodafone resale and distribution deal

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.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2013

Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ stops the rot, adds 19,000 this qtr

Telco reports customer increase across New Zealand, bucking the previous trend spanning nine consecutive quarters.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2013

Zeald

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By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 31st May 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Fintech

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise in thin trading, led by Xero; Infratil falls

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.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Dec 2014

NZX

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise in pre-Xmas trading; Kathmandu snaps declines; POT at record

NZ shares see a slight pre-Xmas rise, Kathmandu rebounds from losses, while Port of Tauranga hits a record high.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Dec 2014

New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar at 11-month high vs. A$ as central banks vie for lower currency

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.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2014

Bank of New Zealand

NZ dollar gains after ECB stays pat on stimulus, US jobs report looms

The New Zealand dollar gained, following the euro higher, after the European Central Bank refrained from injecting more stimulus into the sluggish.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2014

Migration

NZ dollar slips after jumping in New York on Draghi, Chinese rates

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.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2014

Market

Kiwi tech start-up revs up the US rental car industry

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.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2014

Market

RESEND: Barfoot & Thompson wins appeal over non-disclosure of suicide in house sale

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.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2014

New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar holds gains as heavy yen selling puts pressure on greenback

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.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2014

EduTech

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By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2014

PowerbyProxi

NZ tech firm nails down US wireless deal

New Zealand firm PowerbyProxi has signed an agreement with US semiconductor company Texas Instruments to supply wireless power and charging solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2014

Storage

Silver Peak seals ANZ VRX distie deal

Silver Peak names Vadis Systems as its new distributor for VRX solutions in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost their regional presence.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2013

Commerce Commission

Auckland car salesman fined $12k over 'dishonest' Trade Me bids

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.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2013

Data Analytics

Expanding Fronde celebrates new Sydney office

Following the recent acquisition of business cloud design and integration company OnlineOne, Fronde has celebrated the opening of a new office in Sydney.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2013