What's behind Sky TV's best ad revenue quarter
Markets

What's behind Sky TV's best ad revenue quarter

Against a backdrop of declining subscribers, Sky TV is revolutionising its ad business.

Luxon congratulates Trump on US election victory
Markets

Luxon congratulates Trump on US election victory

US markets are buoyant after the Republican's triumph over Kamala Harris.

Litigant determined to fight on against Callaghan Innovation
Law & Regulation

Litigant determined to fight on against Callaghan Innovation

Leave-to-appeal application latest episode in lawsuit over pandemic-related loan.

Infrastructure

NZ’s third-biggest waste player sold

Trash company sold to unknown buyer as sector consolidation continues.  

NZ’s third-biggest waste player sold
Markets

Arguments over Fonterra’s transparency

Expectations of transparency need to be “significantly” improved: farmer-shareholders.

Arguments over Fonterra’s transparency
Markets

Kiwi dollar down but not out after Trump victory

The NZ dollar has support at 58.50 US cents. 

Kiwi dollar down but not out after Trump victory
Infrastructure

Veil of silence over Transpower pylon collapse

Omexom claims legal privilege to withhold workers' version of events.

Veil of silence over Transpower pylon collapse
Opinion

Peter Griffin: When the taxman takes to Facebook

Fines for breaches may be small, but reputational damage can potentially be great.

When the taxman takes to Facebook
Policy

Insurance reform battle: will it be a win for the consumer?

Insurers get some wins but law reform is a big step forward for consumers says expert.

Insurance reform battle: will it be a win for the consumer?
World

Trump defeats Harris, marking historic comeback

Republican former president is the first in over a century to reclaim the White House.

Trump defeats Harris, marking historic comeback
Primary Sector

Gene editing debate: T&G CEO calls for calm conversation

Legislation to remove the ban is expected to go to Parliament before Christmas.

Gene editing debate: T&G CEO calls for calm conversation
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Opinion

When the taxman takes to Facebook
Technology

Peter Griffin: When the taxman takes to Facebook

Fines for breaches may be small, but reputational damage can potentially be great.

What is the point of the banking inquiry?
Finance

Pattrick Smellie: What is the point of the banking inquiry?

A perfunctory, time-limited and unfocused performance so far.

Pattrick Smellie 06 Nov 2024
The trans-Tasman fund trade balancing act
Investments

David Chaplin: The trans-Tasman fund trade balancing act

The odds for a repeat in the 2024/25 reporting period are tipping across the Tasman.

David Chaplin 06 Nov 2024
Time’s up on tax secrecy

Paul McBeth: Time’s up on tax secrecy

MBIE is hitching a ride on IRD’s all-seeing carpet ride.

Paul McBeth 05 Nov 2024

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Business Advice

Getting recruitment right
Law & Regulation

Rachael Judge: Getting recruitment right

An element of luck is always involved in recruitment processes.

Rachael Judge 25 Oct 2024
Has working from home gone too far?
Opinion

Rachael Judge: Has working from home gone too far?

There are pros and cons for employers and employees. 

Rachael Judge 18 Oct 2024
Bragging about what you've achieved? Make it funny
Business

Bragging about what you've achieved? Make it funny

‘Humourbragging’ can help you to seem less conceited when boasting.



Investigations

Carbon Catchup: Who's up, who's down?
Finance

Carbon Catchup: Who's up, who's down?

12 companies from the NZX50 increased their direct emissions compared to last year.

Murray Jones 05 Nov 2024
NZX50 Carbon Catch-up 2024
Finance

NZX50 Carbon Catch-up 2024

We read the NZX50’s climate disclosures so you don’t have to.

Murray Jones 04 Nov 2024
Former Harvey Norman contractor assesses legal action
Retail Exclusive

Former Harvey Norman contractor assesses legal action

Like Uber drivers, Lachlan MacDonald believes he was an employee.

Gregor Thompson 07 Oct 2024

Top Gainers


2 Cheap Cars Group Ltd $0.820 5.13%
Smartshares US Small Cap ETF $8.144 4.41%
Cooks Ordinary Shares $0.265 3.92%
Vital $0.270 3.85%
Green Cross Health $0.820 3.80%

Top Decliners


Smartshares Europe ETF $2.238 -3.62%
Smartpay Holdings Limited $0.700 -3.45%
NZ Rural Land Company $0.900 -3.23%
EROAD $0.910 -3.19%
GLD ETF Units $2.471 -3.17%

Top Gainers


NEUREN PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED $13.980 5.05%
Briscoe Group $4.840 3.72%
STRAKER TRANSLATIONS LIMITED $0.475 3.45%
Heartland Group Holdings $0.910 3.39%
Smartpay Holdings Limited $0.630 3.39%

Top Decliners


ikeGPS Group $0.550 -8.11%
Kathmandu Holdings $0.405 -6.02%
Vulcan Steel $4.880 -3.77%
Genesis $1.940 -1.79%
Chorus $7.940 -1.25%

Technology


Investments

The trans-Tasman fund trade balancing act
Opinion

David Chaplin: The trans-Tasman fund trade balancing act

The odds for a repeat in the 2024/25 reporting period are tipping across the Tasman.

David Chaplin 06 Nov 2024
Markets

ASB to give clients access to CMC Markets' trading tech

Bank's online and mobile platforms will feature the new offering.

Gregor Thompson 04 Nov 2024
ASB to give clients access to CMC Markets' trading tech
Opinion

Simon Robertson: Investing 101: Know what you own

You can make investing as simple or as hard as possible for yourself.

Simon Robertson 02 Nov 2024
Investing 101: Know what you own
Markets

Why Ebos is hunting SMEs

What's next for Ebos after the end of that Chemist Warehouse contract.

Why Ebos is hunting SMEs
Infrastructure

Fletcher 'in far better shape than expected': Reding

Fletcher Building’s underlying businesses had been operating well, new boss says.

Fletcher 'in far better shape than expected': Reding

The Life

My Net Worth: Oliver Mander, CEO, NZSA
My Net Worth

My Net Worth: Oliver Mander, CEO, NZSA

"There's an introverted side to me that quite enjoys solitude."

Five quick things to do on a Hong Kong stopover
Travel

Five quick things to do on a Hong Kong stopover

Plus, five travel hacks to get the most out of the famous tourist destination.

Duncan Bridgeman 03 Nov 2024
Review: Vine dining at Plume
Good Food

Review: Vine dining at Plume

The food is only one of the drawcards at Plume, Matakana.

Helen van Berkel 03 Nov 2024

Property

Du Val refinance deal back on
Du Val

Du Val refinance deal back on

PwC negotiating a proposal to refinance part of  Du Val group with Ray White Capital.

Garth Bray 05 Nov 2024