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Xero shares extend decline, as investors digest FY, US CFO departure
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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Shares of cloud-based accounting software firm Xero have dropped to the lowest level as investors digest sudden departure of another US-based exec.
Kiwi SMEs not buying into tech hype
Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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A significant number of small and medium businesses (SMEs) in New Zealand don't believe technology has a significant impact on their organisation.
Managed WordPress hosting: What is it and why use it?
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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Adding security, performance, upgrades and professional support, Managed WordPress Hosting is gaining popularity. And there's a Kiwi option too.
Xero sets its sights on Asia, first stop, Singapore
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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Xero has entered into a strategic partnership with KPMG in Singapore in order to help it extend its global reach.
A2 Milk debuts on ASX, announces mid-April US launch
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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A2 Milk Co, the milk marketing company, will launch into the United States from mid-April, with a range of half-gallon fresh milk cartons in supermark.
Kiwi start-up Glassjar launches payments app in the US
Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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Glassjar, the kiwi software start-up whose app provides people an easy way of sharing bills, has launched in the United States.
Vector chair Stiassny calls for regulatory change to incentivise electricity innovation
Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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Michael Stiassny, chairman of Auckland lines company Vector, says current regulation doesn't incentivise the electricity sector to foster new technolo.
Winemaker Delegat says increased sales due to North American consumers trading up
Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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Consumers trading up to premium wine and an improved economy is behind a 19 percent boost in North American sales to 425,000 cases.
Winemaker Delegat posts 45% drop in 1H profit despite rising sales
Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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Delegat Group, New Zealand's largest listed wine company, has posted a 45 per cent drop in first-half profit, mainly caused by a $10.
Vista annual profit falls less than forecast as sales climb 55%
Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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Vista Group International, the cinema software and analytics company, reported a smaller drop in annual profit than forecast in last year's offer docu.
Samepage challenges Evernote at its own game
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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Samepage launched earlier this month as 'the world's first contextual engagement platform' and has already announced new features.
Breaking news: Xero shares jump 21% after $147 million investment
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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Xero's share price soars to a new high with a $147m boost from US investors, signalling strong future growth and new leadership in North America.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise led by Air NZ on falling fuel costs; SkyCity gains on 1H
Thu, 12th Feb 2015
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NZX buoyed by Air NZ's surge on falling oil costs while SkyCity's 1H report further lifts spirits despite mixed casino results.
Vista agrees to buy US-based Ticketsoft, extending North American footprint
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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Vista Group International, the cinema software and analytics company, has conditionally agreed to acquire Ticketsoft, a Dallas, Texas-based company.
TPP talks could be wrapped up in first-half of 2015, Key says
Wed, 28th Jan 2015
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Prime Minister John Key says the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations could be wrapped up in the next six months and put in front of the various.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares join global rally; Trade Me, Kiwi Property advance
Sat, 10th Jan 2015
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New Zealand shares rose, paced by Trade Me Group and Kiwi Property Group, joining a global rally on speculation US interest rates will remain low.
Michael Hill deploys MuleSoft integration platform across ANZ store network
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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The integration platform aims to improve IT flexibility and responsiveness to changing business and market requirements by automating connectivity.
Wellington airport snares new Fiji short-haul route
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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Fiji Airways, the Pacific nation's national airline, will launch direct flights between Wellington and Nadi from June next year as it looks to exte.
Michael Hill knuckles down on North American market, CEO Parsell says
Thu, 4th Dec 2014
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Michael Hill International, the jewellery retailer named for its founder, is bedding in a strategy to gain traction in North America, which it even.
Delegat's to push into China next year as part of global wine brand expansion
Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
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Delegat's Group, the listed winemaker, plans to put a toehold in China next year as part of a long-term goal of boosting overall sales by 52 percen.