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CloudSense inks Fairfax NZ deal
Data Analytics

CloudSense inks Fairfax NZ deal

Fairfax NZ partners with CloudSense to revolutionise its ad sales, embracing a digital shift for enhanced customer-centric service.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Apr 2016
Allan Gray reduces stake in APN News & Media
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Allan Gray reduces stake in APN News & Media

The Australian fund that helped force a boardroom shakeout at APN News & Media has reduced its stake in the group after earlier selling down its holdi.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2015
NZX ignores investor input with website changes
NZX

NZX ignores investor input with website changes

Changes to the New Zealand stock exchange website has frustrated investors, annoyed that their opinions weren't sought during the process.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2013
Confirmed: Fairfax Tech mags to close in NZ
Gaming

Confirmed: Fairfax Tech mags to close in NZ

Tech magazines PC World, ComputerWorld and Reseller News have been officially confirmed to close in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2013
Fairfax Magazines to close NZ tech titles
Gaming

Fairfax Magazines to close NZ tech titles

Company resigns the licences, owned by IDG, to publish technology titles Computerworld, Reseller News and PC World.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 16th Jun 2013
Trade Me shares halted as Fairfax sees $1.5 bln payday
Trade Me

Trade Me shares halted as Fairfax sees $1.5 bln payday

Shares in Trade Me have been halted as Australian publisher Fairfax Media sells its remaining 51 percent in the New Zealand online auction site.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2012
Fairfax sells 51% of Trade Me shares
Trade Me

Fairfax sells 51% of Trade Me shares

Fairfax Media divests its majority 51% stake in Trade Me for NZ$810m, aiming to slash debts amidst scrutiny. Critics call the sale bonkers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2012
NZX adviser cuts $10k settlement over dodgy Trade Me deal
Trade Me

NZX adviser cuts $10k settlement over dodgy Trade Me deal

An NZX adviser will pay NZD $10,000 after exploiting a client to gain Trade Me shares during its IPO, violating trading rules and market watchdog sanctions.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Sat, 8th Dec 2012
Trade Me expects to meet dividend target
Trade Me

Trade Me expects to meet dividend target

Trade me said it will meet its prospectus forecast for dividends in the second half of the year though a hoped-for economic upturn hasn't materialised.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Oct 2012
Android App of the Week - Stuff
Stuff

Android App of the Week - Stuff

With all the top news sections, the Stuff app is great way to keep up to date with all the latest news from around the country and the world.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Sep 2012
Researchers endorse Trade Me IPO
Trade Me

Researchers endorse Trade Me IPO

Woodward Research endorses Trade Me IPO, citing strong cash flows and profitability. The company to raise NZD $363.5 million from a 34% stake sale.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2011
Buy now: one third of Trade Me up for sale
Trade Me

Buy now: one third of Trade Me up for sale

Fairfax Media plans to sell 30-35% of auction site Trade Me, following a full-year net loss of AUD $390.9 million, with details yet to be disclosed.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2011

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Stuff launches NZ's first ever fibre-only service
Unified Communications

Stuff launches NZ's first ever fibre-only service

New Zealand's first fibre-only service, Stuff Fibre, launches with no fixed term contracts and unlimited data.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Sep 2016
APN News & Media halted for selldown amid speculation O'Brien, INM exiting
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APN News & Media halted for selldown amid speculation O'Brien, INM exiting

APN News and Media halted trading amid rumours of exits by Dennis O'Brien and Independent News - Media, with a potential A$300 million block trade looming.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2015
IBM cuts 1500 Oz jobs - will Kiwis benefit?
IBM

IBM cuts 1500 Oz jobs - will Kiwis benefit?

While IBM Australia plays down job loss reports, sections of the media speculate the move could send offshore work across the Tasman to New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2013
Trade Me for sale?
Trade Me

Trade Me for sale?

Fairfax to review Trade Me's future, mulling possible sale or float, potentially raising up to $1 billion to ease debts or buyback shares.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2011

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Channel Factory appoints Gabby Corcoran as Sales Director
Sales

Channel Factory appoints Gabby Corcoran as Sales Director

Channel Factory has appointed Gabby Corcoran as Sales Director for Independent New Business, aiming to enhance its presence in the New South Wales agency sector.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024