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On the Money
On the Money: McBride, Watson, and pay your PRs
OTM spots some rates-capping hypocrisy, as well as corporate moans about leaks.
Opinion
Simon Robertson: Chicken Little, the sky isn’t falling!
Be more like Foxy Loxy, less like Goosey Loosey.
Opinion
Eden Bradfield: Spark’s brain-rot era: What is next for the beleaguered telco?
When boards starting talking like this, it's time to run.
Politics
Africa wants critical minerals to yield jobs, not just dollars
More nations are imposing export restrictions to help develop their own industries.
Business
How Unilever used AI to make soap go viral
An army of influencers promoted Dove, with AI help. Next up: humdrum toiletries.
Primary Sector
Who is the French dairy giant that wants to snap up Mainland?
Lactalis is the world’s largest dairy company.
Infrastructure
‘We tried hard’: 100 jobs gone as pipe firm in administration
Firm had $30m revenue at peak.
News in Brief
Opinion
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Opinion
Simon Robertson: Chicken Little, the sky isn’t falling!
Be more like Foxy Loxy, less like Goosey Loosey.
Opinion
Eden Bradfield: Spark’s brain-rot era: What is next for the beleaguered telco?
When boards starting talking like this, it's time to run.
Opinion
Rachael Judge: Political opinions at work: When are they grounds for dismissal?
Lessons from the ABC: Where did it go wrong?
Opinion
Opinion
Riley Kennedy: Butter’s up, but don't blame the processors
The high price is not the supermarkets’ fault, either.
The Wall Street Journal
FTX creditor trust fears breaking foreign laws when distributing claimed money
Defunct exchange says holders of 5% of claims are in areas where crypto is restricted.
Investigations
Investigations
Exclusive
Spin, then bin: Ministry, Compass scrub school lunch ‘greenwashing’ claims
MoE, Compass confirm school lunch trays weren’t recycled despite public claims.
Investigations
Lunch firm flagged for billing and safety issues
MoE warned of overcharging and safety lapses before awarding lunch contract.
Investigations
Food scrap U-turn chills waste sector investment
The Government’s backtrack on the food waste mandate undermines investor confidence.
Investigations
Blue Highway
The future of coastal shipping in New Zealand
It's greener and usually cheaper, so why isn't domestic coastal shipping thriving?
Investigations
School lunches: Recycling claims rubbished
Millions of 'recyclable' school lunch trays could be going to landfill.
Investigations
Axed public servants return as contractors
Stand-down policies patchy or ignored as former staff return shortly after leaving.
Top Gainers
| Synlait | $0.670 | 8.06% |
| PGG Wrightson | $2.170 | 6.90% |
| Savor | $0.180 | 6.51% |
| T & G Global | $1.900 | 6.15% |
| Santana Minerals | $0.630 | 5.88% |
Top Decliners
| New Zealand King Salmon Investments | $0.215 | -4.44% |
| Kathmandu Holdings | $0.260 | -3.70% |
| Michael Hill International | $0.430 | -3.37% |
| Summerset Group | $11.630 | -3.08% |
| Enprise Group | $0.650 | -2.99% |
Top Gainers
| SkyCity Entertainment Group | $0.955 | 4.52% |
| DGL Group | $0.395 | 3.95% |
| Genesis | $2.190 | 1.86% |
| Mercury | $5.680 | 1.43% |
| NZME | $1.075 | 1.14% |
Top Decliners
| Vulcan Steel | $3.480 | -13.00% |
| Kathmandu Holdings | $0.250 | -6.00% |
| Gentrack Group | $11.280 | -5.76% |
| Restaurant Brands | $2.960 | -3.48% |
| New Zealand King Salmon Investments | $0.210 | -2.38% |
Finance
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Finance
Auckland Future Fund to announce global manager
Goodbye term deposits, hello diversified global equities.
Finance
Critic says Govt 'missing the point' on AML
Critic says problems with AML/CFT come down to how rules have been interpreted.
Finance
TVNZ targets one million digital viewers logged in by 2030
The latest performance forecast unfolds the broadcaster’s online ambitions.
Finance
JPMorgan is revamping Its bank for the superrich
There is a minimum required balance of US$10 million.
Technology
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Technology
Google AdWords boosts risky investment results
Searches for retail offers throw up unregulated wholesale results, the FMA says.
Investments
Investments
Google AdWords boosts risky investment results
Searches for retail offers throw up unregulated wholesale results, the FMA says.
Investments
How US investment firm rescued Aussie's second-largest airline
The Virgin Australia IPO was the country's most anticipated of recent years.
Investments
Simon Robertson: Your mid-year investment health check
What should you really be looking for from your fundie?
Investments
Senior Trust offeror gets a serve from FMA
Senior Trust has been paying returns with new investor funds and borrowings.
The Life
The Life
None more black? Range Rover blacks out the Sport SV
'How much more black could this be? The answer is none. None more black.'
The Life
Review: Brick Bay's Glass House restaurant is a feast for the senses
A sculpture trail flanking a bush boardwalk is a bonus attraction for diners.
The Life
My Net Worth: George Adams, professional director
A Coca-Cola leadership role lured the Northern Irishman to NZ.
The Life
Pentagon pizza index: slice of the action or cheesy story?
US armed forces supremo among social media site's 200,000-plus followers.
Business Advice
Business Advice
Rachael Judge: Can you be an influencer and keep your day job?
The more public your role, the more likely it is to reflect on your employer.
Business Advice
Former Telecom chair Wayne Boyd honoured
Honours recognition for a lifetime of low-key, high-quality leadership.
Business Advice
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On The Up
The NZ company 'democratising hearing health'
Can hearing aids be made both affordable and desirable?
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Wired for change: How bespoke leadership is fuelling the energy transition
New Zealand’s homes, businesses and lives are increasingly being powered by electricity.
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Tough conversations ahead as cost of living drives employee requests for pay rises
Rising living costs put pressure on both workers and employers.
Sponsored
Why corporate giving matters
Dave Letele and Z provide support where urgent need is overlooked.
Markets
Markets
Market Close
F&P Healthcare drop leads NZX lower, rural stocks show strength
Rural services group PGG Wrightson rose 14c or 6.9% to $2.17.
Property
Property
Fast-track friction over Ōrewa housing development
Watercare says it may not service the proposed 1200-home development.
Law & Regulation
Law & Regulation
Rachael Judge: Political opinions at work: When are they grounds for dismissal?
Lessons from the ABC: Where did it go wrong?
Energy
Energy
LNG imports possible, but who will cover the many risks?
Someone has to pay for insurance policy that may never be used.
Primary Sector
Primary Sector
PGG Wrightson raises earnings forecast as ag sector rebounds
The company's full-year results are due next month.
Sustainable Finance
Sustainable Finance
Insurers falling behind banks on climate disclosure
Insurers don't have the same access to data available to the banking industry.
Public sector
Public sector
Business of Government
Mergers, moths and more
BusinessDesk's fortnightly round-up of public sector news and reckons.
Media
Media
Mercury seeks buyer for Are Media
Mercury bought the Bauer Media assets early in the covid pandemic.
