Fletcher led the index higher as building consents point to increased activity.
Net loss deepens to $10.7 million in the six months ended December 31.
Funds management earnings a highlight as markets business affected by nine-year trading low.
The honey and wellness company has tapped Goldmans, Simpson Grierson, and Chapman Tripp after bid from from a ‘credible offshore party’.
But the Asia business has suffered offsetting gains.
However, its apple crop and the pet food market provide bright spots.
The country's main gateway posted an interim profit of $118.7 million, compared with just $4.8m a year ago.
Court ruling finds the casino operator liable for $14m in casino duty with the issue of penalty interest yet to be decided.
Airline reports reduced profit and earnings despite passenger revenue uptick.
The CSR board is telling shareholders to take no action, but the offer is at almost double the shareprice of a year ago
