Wellington, Sept 23 NZPA - Pumpkin Patch reported full year net profit, excluding non-recurring items, down 13.9 percent to $14.7 million, as difficult retail conditions continued in its markets.

Wellington, Aug 25 NZPA - The New Zealand sharemarket nudged ahead today, outperforming many Asian markets, but on low volume.

Wellington, Aug 25 NZPA - The New Zealand sharemarket was flat in early trading Around 10.20am the benchmark NZSX-50 index was up 0.18 points to 3067.85, after yesterday gaining 32.7 points.

Wellington, Aug 25 NZPA - Jewellery retailer Michael Hill International (MHI) reported a 175.6 percent rise in full year net profit to $69.5 million, with the results boosted by a $52.9 million deferred tax credit. The net profit compared to $25.2m the year before.

Wellington, March 13 NZPA - Energy company Meridian's half year net underlying profit fell 14.9 percent to $85 million, but it says earnings are now improving and ahead of target due to an unprecedented inflow into its hydro lakes.

Wellington, Feb 24 NZPA - Children's clothing retailer Pumpkin Patch reported a 7 percent fall in half-year net profit to $9.5 million, saying the strength of its brand lessened the impact of difficult retail environments in all markets.

Wellington, Sept 17 NZPA - Children's clothing company Pumpkin Patch has posted a 27.5 percent decline in full year net profit to $17.1 million.

Wellington, Aug 15 NZPA - Michael Hill International Ltd had flat sales in New Zealand in its latest financial year but made more profit.