Businesses cautiously optimistic after change in government

[ad_1] Many businesses report being cautiously optimistic. Photo: 123rf.com Businesses are largely cautiously optimistic about the outlook for the economy under the new government. A survey of more than 300…

Insurer Tower to review ownership structure after reporting full-year net loss

[ad_1] Tower is examining its ownership structure. Photo: 123rf Insurer Tower says it will remain business as usual as it undertakes a strategic review of its ownership structure. In a…

Icehouse Ventures eyeing growth after successful capital raise

[ad_1] Icehouse Ventures chief executive Robbie Paul says the investment would help the company build its portfolio, with additional staff, technology and other resources. Photo: 123RF Venture capital (VC) firm…

‘World class’ resource on West Coast

[ad_1] By Lee Scanlon of the Westport News Refined heavy mineral concentrate at Westland Mineral Sands Nine Mile site Photo: RNZ / Samantha Gee The West Coast mineral sands resource…

Making one of the ‘coolest’ things in Wisconsin: Thorogood work boots

[ad_1] What is the coolest thing made in Wisconsin? According to one competition this fall, a top contender is the Thorogood work boot. In October, the “American Heritage” boot was a…

Businesses want change from new government, but workers could pay

[ad_1] Richard Wagstaff, left, and Kirk Hope. Photo: Supplied Business leaders want to see quick changes from the new government, including scrapping fair pay agreements and allowing 90 day staff…

France’s top 2 ministers in New Caledonia: political future, nickel on the table

[ad_1] Pro-independence protesters in downtown Nouméa on 24 November 2023. Photo: NC la 1ère Analysis –The French government’s number two and three were in New Caledonia this weekend to continue…

Auckland businesses blindsided by SailGP cancellation

[ad_1] The New Zealand SailGP Team helmed by Peter Burling celebrate after winning in Denmark 2022. Photo: PHOTOSPORT The cancellation of SailGP, scheduled to be hosted in Auckland next year,…

Cancer diagnostics company Pacific Edge posts bigger loss after US insurer issues

[ad_1] The approvals gives Pacific Edge access to about 20 million Americans. Photo: Supplied / Pacific Edge Cancer diagnostics company Pacific Edge has posted a bigger-than-expected loss as it invested…

AFT Pharmaceuticals reports increased revenue

[ad_1] Photo: 123RF The maker of the Maxigesic pain relief medication says demand for the drug is strong with the company reporting higher bottom line profit and revenue. AFT Pharmaceuticals…