A new Tauranga-based private equity fund has reached its first close and hopes to "fill a void" to stop young New Zealand companies being sold off overseas.

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Leading a company scrutinised enough for five listed companies put together isn’t easy but Anna Cico is still upbeat about GeoOp's future.

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A majority (57%) of NBR ONLINE readers say the Overseas Investment Office made the right decision in approving China’s Shanghai Maling to take a 50% stake in Silver Fern Farms.

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HSBC economist Fred Neumann explains why the Reserve Bank may not want to cut interest rates again

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Briscoe Group has boosted its interim net profit by 33%, although its managing director warns the next half will be more challenging.

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Milk processor Synlait says it will exhaust its capacity within two years and needs to expand its facilities to meet future growth.

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The New Zealand dollar is on track for a volatile week, as the two central banks with the most influence over its value make decisions on their interest rates.

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The standoff over the Kermadec Marine Sanctuary has opened up more than one faultline in New Zealand politics.

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Auckland mayoral candidate Victoria Crone insists she still has a chance of carrying the election, even though the most recent public poll shows her coming a distant second to seasoned politician Phil Goff.

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'You have to wonder why Wheeler doesn't just put out a statement saying "I got nothing" and then leave it for another six weeks

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