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Economy
Cameron Bagrie: One-in-three chance the RBNZ will need to hike
The composition of Wednesday's inflation number should worry the Reserve Bank.
Policy
Aukus pillar 2 a smokescreen for N-subs: ex-Oz foreign minister
Bob Carr says notion of tech role for New Zealand is “science fiction”.
Law & Regulation
ComCom wants to trim $300m off Chorus investment plan
The 16% cut is on top of the $181m reduction Chorus tabled in February.
Infrastructure
Port of Auckland upgrades earnings guidance as lease decision looms
The port is seeing increased volumes, bucking the national trend.
Law & Regulation
Government's social investment plan aims to reverse decades of failure
Government after government has failed to "crack the nut" of fixing social problems.
Property
Giltrap Group founder, philanthropist Sir Colin Giltrap dies
Giltrap died last night at the age of 84.
Primary Sector
Santana’s golden opportunity
A massive gold find in Central Otago moves carefully towards mining.
Infrastructure
Christchurch council wants $47m more from its trading companies
“There is no more money to go around,” CCHL chair says.
Technology
AJ Hackett Bungy spins out tech startup EpicShot
EpicShot uses iPhones and specialised apps to shoot pics and film of customers.
Opinion
Peter Griffin: Joining Aukus rests on your future outlook
Will NZ joining Pillar 2 make any significant difference to the Chinese in real terms?
Policy
Aged care sector under 'extreme pressure', report details
Report warns NZ's aged care sector could be short by 2032.
Opinion
Economy
Cameron Bagrie: One-in-three chance the RBNZ will need to hike
The composition of Wednesday's inflation number should worry the Reserve Bank.
Technology
Peter Griffin: Joining Aukus rests on your future outlook
Will NZ joining Pillar 2 make any significant difference to the Chinese in real terms?
David Chaplin: Why fintechs need to bank a reality cheque
Fintech might be in the doldrums now, but the industry is pinning its hopes on AI.
Climate change
Adrian Macey and Dave Frame: Methane emissions inquiry a chance to build consensus
"Keeping Alive 1.5" is stifling NZ's approach to climate change policy.
World
Australia to toughen merger rules amid inflation fight
Concerns that market concentration is restricting competition and adding to inflation.
Business Advice
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Law & Regulation
How to resolve a dispute between company directors
Disputes are more common than you may think.
Fail File
Fail File: Sheridan Broadbent, independent director
'I can be a lot more excitable over the small stuff than the big stuff.'
Opinion
Julia Jones: From boardroom giants to agile innovators
The world is experiencing a structural wave now, and this tide of change is unstoppable.
Sponsored
Auckland's new "Midtown" taking shape
5-star hybrid workspaces, combined with the City Rail Link, are creating a revitalised inner-city zone designed to motivate workers back to the office.
Sponsored
Building confidence and capability is the key to boosting productivity
In the pack houses of Hawke’s Bay apple growers, smart cameras scan the apples looking for blemishes and grading the fruit to ensure only the best is selected for domestic and international markets.
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Delivering memorable corporate events
There's a knack to hosting great events: Pullman Hotel's experts.
Investigations
Transport
A billion for buses: where MOE money goes
Student transport is one of the Ministry of Education's biggest external costs.
Services
'Valley of death': Connecting uni research with the private sector
Commercialisation of schemes losing battle for resources to other university functions.
CEO pay continues to grow, but at a slower pace
New Zealand's pay disparity is less extreme than the UK and US.
Business Productivity
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Building confidence and capability is the key to boosting productivity
In the pack houses of Hawke’s Bay apple growers, smart cameras scan the apples looking for blemishes and grading the fruit to ensure only the best is selected for domestic and international markets.
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Working smarter, working together, working for Aotearoa
After a few challenging years, during which many New Zealand businesses have effectively been in survival mode, it's time to pursue productive growth, says ASB.
Public sector
Solving NZ’s productivity woes requires patient investment
Business investment in research and development is still the key issue.
Top Gainers
| TradeWindow | $0.205 | 8.47% |
| Metro Performance Glass | $0.106 | 4.95% |
| ikeGPS Group | $0.450 | 4.65% |
| Me Today | $0.112 | 3.70% |
| PGG Wrightson | $2.010 | 3.61% |
Top Decliners
| New Zealand Oil & Gas | $0.420 | -3.45% |
| Vulcan Steel | $8.550 | -3.39% |
| Scott Technology | $2.900 | -2.68% |
| Green Cross Health | $1.020 | -1.92% |
| EBOS Group | $33.970 | -1.91% |
Top Gainers
| ikeGPS Group | $0.400 | 7.89% |
| Summerset Group | $10.600 | 3.92% |
| New Zealand King Salmon Investments | $0.245 | 2.22% |
| Oceania Healthcare | $0.595 | 1.85% |
| Harmoney Ordinary Shares | $0.450 | 1.12% |
Top Decliners
| Mercury | $6.220 | -6.04% |
| Smartpay Holdings Limited | $1.265 | -3.85% |
| Synlait | $0.505 | -2.91% |
| Sky Network Television | $2.560 | -2.33% |
| Tower | $0.765 | -1.96% |
Technology
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Bloomberg
AI companies should have to share information about risks, says insider
Helen Toner was one of the OpenAI board members who tried to oust CEO Sam Altman.
Investments
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Podcasts
Free
Cooking the Books podcast: What’s the cost of sustainable investing?
Some of the 'naughty' stocks are making a comeback.
Policy
How ‘shareholder value’ became a Wall Street mantra
Michael Jensen inspired the transformation of capitalism. Was he a hero or a villain?
Opinion
Free
Frances Cook: Money Answers: How do I prepare for job loss?
Our investments editor outlines ideas to keep the financial stress to a minimum.
Editor's Picks
Sharesies acquires investor management startup
It is Sharesies' first takeover and part of a wider growth strategy.
Podcasts
Free
Cooking the Books podcast
How the sharemarket can be used to create financial freedom
A live event where three women share their experiences of investing in the sharemarket.
The Life
Cars
Review: Cupra Leon Sportstourer V e-Hybrid - good clean fun
At the risk of sounding like a motor-industry apologist, you have to feel for those brands that made a huge effort to source plug-in hybrid (PHEV) cars to meet a forecast increase in demand from the Clean Car Discount, only to be left all charged up and with nowhere to go in 2024...
Good Food
Restaurant
Review: The Cut serves tasty food but lacks atmosphere
The chef clearly knows how to grill but there's more to dining than good fare.
My Net Worth
My Net Worth: Simon Tong, CEO, Craigs Investment Partners
'If there are rotten apples or things that are not right, you have to fix them.'
Technology
Where to start with GenAI: seven free chatbots tested and ranked
A surprise winner dominated the rankings, while Meta’s Llama fell apart.
Markets
Primary Sector
Fonterra partners with Sharesies
The new partnership will mean farmers can access a series of new features.
Property
Giltrap Group founder, philanthropist Sir Colin Giltrap dies
Giltrap died last night at the age of 84.
Law & Regulation
Technology
ComCom wants to trim $300m off Chorus investment plan
The 16% cut is on top of the $181m reduction Chorus tabled in February.
Energy
Law & Regulation
Ōhau landowners blame lines company for $40m fire losses
They claim a power-pole fault due to a firm's negligence caused the devastation.
Primary Sector
Markets
Fonterra partners with Sharesies
The new partnership will mean farmers can access a series of new features.
Sustainable Finance
Big investors highly sceptical of sustainability reporting
A PwC survey points to a gap in trust that needs to be bridged.
Public sector
Law & Regulation
ComCom wants to trim $300m off Chorus investment plan
The 16% cut is on top of the $181m reduction Chorus tabled in February.
Media
Stuff moves into broadcast news
Newspaper publisher Stuff has agreed a deal to produce TV news on channel Three.
Infrastructure
Christchurch council wants $47m more from its trading companies
“There is no more money to go around,” CCHL chair says.