Monday’s announcement of a $4.1m share purchase comes after the NZME director purchased $6.1m worth of shares in August.
Managing director Andrew Reding sees 'signs of improvement' in housing market.
Offer of 25 cents a share a 107% premium to its share price.
Listed bank expects ongoing challenging economic conditions in the second half.
Revenues were lower for iron ore and coking coal despite higher production.
The listed bank now expects net profit between $2m and $5m in first half.
The Australian-owned company’s underlying earnings have fallen 88%.
Listed transport company reports solid revenue and profit growth in half year.
Managing director indicates potential for capital return after executing investment strategy.
Revenue and profit grows at infant formula marketer, but no news on deployment of $1b cash balance.