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Company Overview Air New Zealand has struggled to regain stable profitability since the COVID‑19 pandemic severely disrupted global aviation. As an island nation with a heavy reliance on air travel, New Zealand was particularly exposed to prolonged border closures and suppressed passenger demand.Read more

AFT Pharmaceuticals is chasing an aggressive global growth plan, but the real question is whether it can expand overseas without costs and complexity swallowing the gains. The story highlights where that growth could come from—and why thin profits, heavy regulation, and a stretched product range could trip it up.Read more

Paysauce is finally hitting its stride - now being profitable and showing 32% revenue growth YoY (2023-24) along with the other following Q3 highlights reported January 14th 2025: ARR of $9.1m (Up 11% YoY) Recurring revenue of $2.3m for the quarter (Up 14% YoY) Processing fee revenue of $1.7m for the quarter (Up 19% YoY) Customers at end of the quarter: 8,127 (Up 11% YoY) One can only conclude that the continued growth will continue through 2025 and beyond as interest rates reduce further and the economy restabilises affecting growth within the overall SME market across NZ and other key asia-pac markets. Debt is still low and barely reportable through mainstream channels.Read more

Ryman Healthcare is trying to win back trust with a new leadership team, a shake‑up of how it runs the business, and changes to how it charges residents for its retirement and care services. The upside hinges on these moves translating into stronger demand and smoother building delivery, while heavy borrowing, reporting concerns, and shifting rules in aged care could still trip it up.Read more

a2 Milk is trying to grow beyond its home markets, but supply hiccups and expensive shipping could weigh on results while it invests in new products and capacity. The bigger question is whether its push in China and other regions can keep momentum and lift profitability enough to justify today’s optimism.Read more

SkyCity’s comeback leans on a new convention centre boost and a push into regulated online gaming, but tougher oversight and weaker local spending threaten to keep profits under pressure. See why debt costs, changing customer habits, and new gaming rules could shape whether the business stabilises or slips further.Read more

KMD Brands is betting that better online shopping and more direct-to-customer sales can help it win new fans as interest in outdoor gear keeps rising worldwide. But the story comes with real hurdles, from tough competition and discounting at home to weather disruptions and the challenge of running several brands at once.Read more

Auckland Airport faces a tougher future as climate rules and a lasting shift away from business trips could slow how many people fly and squeeze key revenue streams. At the same time, big upgrade projects may leave it carrying more debt, making the next few years more challenging even if travel demand keeps recovering.Read more

Kiwi Property is pushing ahead with its Drury development and a new investment in Mackersy Property, which could open doors to more funding and new ways to grow. But softer retail demand, slipping occupancy, and a weaker office portfolio could put that growth plan under pressure.Read more