Earnings
Why does Woolworth's look like it's struggling?
Explainer - At first glance, it doesn't make sense that New Zealand's second-biggest supermarket chain had a drop in earnings. RNZ clears up the confusion.
How happiness leads to success at work
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How under-served learners are a $11b loss for New Zealand
Yesterday Nine to Noon looked at a new report into the declining rates of literacy and numeracy in the country and what could be done to fix it. This morning Lynn focuses on the $11b missing from the… Audio
How beautiful young women are used to boost the status of men
Dr. Ashley Mears is a former fashion model turned academic sociologist. Her new book Very Important People looks at how clubs and restaurants pay promoters to recruit beautiful young women to their… Audio
Earnings news
The stock market operator, NZX, says its first half net profit is up 46 percent as changes to its business begin to take effect. Audio
Other earnings
One of the country's largest pharmacy owners, Green Cross Health, says its first half profit is down on the year earlier, despite a lift in revenue. Audio
Countdown supermarket returns
The country's second largest supermarket chain, Countdown, has reported lower earnings amid flat margins and higher costs. Audio
Other earnings news
Tourism Holdings has posted a 24 percent rise in annual profit to a record 30-point-4 million dollars. Audio
Corporate reporting season gets into full swing, big week ahead
The corporate earnings season gets into full swing this week with at least 16 businesses due expected to report financial results. Audio
Earnings news
Foley Family Wines has reported a sharp drop in profit, falling 71 percent to 1 point 2 million dollars in the year to June compared with the previous year, due to valuation changes. Audio
Earnings tipped to be solid
The earnings season will start to pick up from this week, with analysts expecting solid results on the whole.