David Hargreaves

Deutsche Bank analysts say ANZ is being penalised for its lower-than-peer dividend payout ratio; Could sustain ratio of as much as 81% compared with current 65%

Deutsche Bank analysts say ANZ is being penalised for its lower-than-peer dividend payout ratio; Could sustain ratio of as much as 81% compared with current 65%

Infratil says mooted changes to power regulations could affect its ability to pay interest on new issue of bonds

Infratil says mooted changes to power regulations could affect its ability to pay interest on new issue of bonds

BNZ's latest survey shows a big rebound in confidence for New Zealand's businesses

BNZ's latest survey shows a big rebound in confidence for New Zealand's businesses

Rabobank successfully completes NZ$250 mln wholesale issue of three year unsecured, unsubordinated floating rate medium term notes

Rabobank successfully completes NZ$250 mln wholesale issue of three year unsecured, unsubordinated floating rate medium term notes

Quarterly exports to China overtake those to Australia for first time; Trade surplus for March a bigger than expected NZ$718 mln

Quarterly exports to China overtake those to Australia for first time; Trade surplus for March a bigger than expected NZ$718 mln

Chinese interests buy most of 14,000 hectares of forestry sold by New Zealand Superannuation Fund for an undisclosed sum

Chinese interests buy most of 14,000 hectares of forestry sold by New Zealand Superannuation Fund for an undisclosed sum

Auckland-based family business buys REINZ's Parnell headquarters building for NZ$6.225 mln

Auckland-based family business buys REINZ's Parnell headquarters building for NZ$6.225 mln

Infratil puts bond issue on hold till it can amend prospectus in light of the new Labour-Greens power proposal

Infratil puts bond issue on hold till it can amend prospectus in light of the new Labour-Greens power proposal

Opinion: The Government should get the Mighty River Power float out of the way and then halt asset sales till after the next election

Opinion: The Government should get the Mighty River Power float out of the way and then halt asset sales till after the next election

Primary Industries Minister says the rain's welcome but the problems have not gone away for farmers

Primary Industries Minister says the rain's welcome but the problems have not gone away for farmers

Independent researcher Morningstar says Mighty River shares look a good bet, providing you can get them for under NZ$2.80

Independent researcher Morningstar says Mighty River shares look a good bet, providing you can get them for under NZ$2.80

Mighty River Power says price of its shares could be adversely affected as a result of Labour/Greens power proposal

Mighty River Power says price of its shares could be adversely affected as a result of Labour/Greens power proposal

UBS analyst's report suggests electricity sector would experience credit downgrades and reduced dividend payouts, including from SOEs

UBS analyst's report suggests electricity sector would experience credit downgrades and reduced dividend payouts, including from SOEs

Mighty River Power considers giving further information to investors in the wake of the Labour/Greens proposal to create a single power buyer

Mighty River Power considers giving further information to investors in the wake of the Labour/Greens proposal to create a single power buyer

The Reserve Bank continues to feel the squeeze between the opposing pressures of a rampant Kiwi dollar and rising domestic house prices, particularly in Auckland

The Reserve Bank continues to feel the squeeze between the opposing pressures of a rampant Kiwi dollar and rising domestic house prices, particularly in Auckland

BNZ economists say New Zealand economy is now emerging as one of the most robust in the world

BNZ economists say New Zealand economy is now emerging as one of the most robust in the world

Opinion: Labour/Green political masterstroke gives would-be Mighty River Power investors even more to agonise over

Opinion: Labour/Green political masterstroke gives would-be Mighty River Power investors even more to agonise over

'Land bankers' help to drive lifestyle block median price to more than NZ$500,000 for the first time, according to REINZ

'Land bankers' help to drive lifestyle block median price to more than NZ$500,000 for the first time, according to REINZ

Opinion: Historical figures actually suggest the current surge in Auckland house prices represents a period of 'catch-up' on other regions

Opinion: Historical figures actually suggest the current surge in Auckland house prices represents a period of 'catch-up' on other regions

Economists say there is little to worry the RBNZ in the 0.4% quarterly and 0.9% annual inflation figures

Economists say there is little to worry the RBNZ in the 0.4% quarterly and 0.9% annual inflation figures

Housing NZ gets NZ$8.76 million - 50% more than valuation - for Auckland properties; land to be developed

Housing NZ gets NZ$8.76 million - 50% more than valuation - for Auckland properties; land to be developed

Westpac economists say drought might cost economy nothing because Fonterra has 'cornered' the powdered milk market, driving prices up

Westpac economists say drought might cost economy nothing because Fonterra has 'cornered' the powdered milk market, driving prices up

Investors who pre-registered interest in Mighty River shares are sent blank emails; Treasury apologises

Investors who pre-registered interest in Mighty River shares are sent blank emails; Treasury apologises

Infrastructure and utility investor Infratil seeks up to NZ$100 mln in infrastructure bond issue; rate 6.85%; maturity June 15, 2022

Infrastructure and utility investor Infratil seeks up to NZ$100 mln in infrastructure bond issue; rate 6.85%; maturity June 15, 2022

Operators of 'proportionate ownership' schemes for commercial property are getting to grips with a new, more regulated, environment

Operators of 'proportionate ownership' schemes for commercial property are getting to grips with a new, more regulated, environment