Gas prices increase by up to 20%
Markets

Gas prices increase by up to 20%

Prices are up as some retailers decline new gas connections.

US consumers ignore tariffs on King Salmon
Primary Sector

US consumers ignore tariffs on King Salmon

Growth hopes are pinned on its new Cook Strait 'open ocean' farm.

Startups

Brand researcher Tracksuit raises $42m for global expansion

The NZ company has a technology and pricing advantage over incumbents.

Brand researcher Tracksuit raises $42m for global expansion
Primary Sector

Kāinga Ora picks new carpet provider

“The decision is great news for sheep farmers."

Kāinga Ora picks new carpet provider
Primary Sector

Troubled farm takes councillor to tribunal for dug-up broccoli

Farmer the councillor broke an oral agreement when he “hoed in” a vegetable patch.

Troubled farm takes councillor to tribunal for dug-up broccoli
Primary Sector

Nestlé researching marine farming in Nelson

Swiss multinational food giant funding research on companion farming in aquaculture.

Nestlé researching marine farming in Nelson
Opinion

Robbie Paul: Will Paypal co-founder Max Levchin return?

The golden age of golden visas is dawning in New Zealand.

Will Paypal co-founder Max Levchin return?
Technology Business of Tech podcast

The Publicis playbook for the next wave of digital advertising

This week, Peter speaks with Maurice Riley, Publicis Groupe's chief data officer.

The Publicis playbook for the next wave of digital advertising
Policy

Massive shake-up for Auckland planning rules

RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop pushes council to upzone around the $5.5b CRL.

Oliver Lewis 11 Jun 2025
Massive shake-up for Auckland planning rules
Infrastructure

Why Fletcher's construction arm could be a hot property

Building conglomerate confirms inbound interest in several of its businesses.

Why Fletcher's construction arm could be a hot property
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Opinion

Will Paypal co-founder Max Levchin return?

Robbie Paul: Will Paypal co-founder Max Levchin return?

The golden age of golden visas is dawning in New Zealand.

Methane open letter's mistakes
Primary Sector

Adrian Macey and Dave Frame: Methane open letter's mistakes

No 'accounting trick' in the best measure for methane's climate impact.

The rise of 'vibe coding'
Technology

Peter Griffin: The rise of 'vibe coding'

Vibe coding could become the most efficient way to prototype new products.

Peter Griffin 11 Jun 2025
FNZ and the global chase for scale

David Chaplin: FNZ and the global chase for scale

Will FNZ list as the biggest investment platform of the mid-21st century?

David Chaplin 10 Jun 2025

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Investigations

School lunches: Recycling claims rubbished
Editor's Picks

School lunches: Recycling claims rubbished

Millions of 'recyclable' school lunch trays could be going to landfill.

Cécile Meier 05 Jun 2025
Axed public servants return as contractors
Public sector

Axed public servants return as contractors

Stand-down policies patchy or ignored as former staff return shortly after leaving. 

Cécile Meier 04 Jun 2025
Largest dairy companies' multibillion-dollar NZ interests
Primary Sector Business of Food

Largest dairy companies' multibillion-dollar NZ interests

Just how well are dairy multinationals faring in New Zealand?

Michael Neilson 27 May 2025

Top Gainers


Bremworth $0.650 4.84%
The Warehouse Group $0.890 3.49%
Kathmandu Holdings $0.315 3.28%
Solutions Dynamics $0.630 3.28%
General Capital $0.315 3.04%

Top Decliners


Foley Wines $0.660 -2.94%
Ryman Healthcare $2.185 -2.46%
TradeWindow $0.173 -2.26%
SkyCity Entertainment Group $0.930 -2.11%
NZ Windfarms $0.240 -2.04%

Top Gainers


New Zealand King Salmon Investments $0.215 2.38%
Air New Zealand $0.550 1.85%
Kathmandu Holdings $0.300 1.72%
Tower $1.440 1.08%
Infratil $9.430 0.64%

Top Decliners


STRAKER TRANSLATIONS LIMITED $0.435 -5.68%
ikeGPS Group $0.870 -3.59%
AROA BIOSURGERY LIMITED $0.520 -2.86%
EROAD $1.425 -2.40%
Vulcan Steel $4.040 -2.18%

Technology


Investments

Why Fletcher's construction arm could be a hot property
Infrastructure

Why Fletcher's construction arm could be a hot property

Building conglomerate confirms inbound interest in several of its businesses.

Markets

SkyCity’s $330m Fletcher claim faces ‘high bar’

Analysts believe the casino operator’s NZICC claim is unlikely to succeed.

SkyCity’s $330m Fletcher claim faces ‘high bar’
Markets Small Cap Wrap

The firm bearing the brunt of public sector cutbacks

Plus Being AI, takeover madness, and more.

The firm bearing the brunt of public sector cutbacks
Markets

Inside Ebos’s ‘revolutionary’ $1.1 billion deal

In 2013, Ebos swallowed a giant. Now it’s the end of an era.

Inside Ebos’s ‘revolutionary’ $1.1 billion deal
Finance

NZ Super ahead of the curve on US equities

New Zealand’s sovereign wealth fund has been overweight in European equities.

Gregor Thompson 03 Jun 2025
NZ Super ahead of the curve on US equities

The Life

BYD Shark 6 Premium review: popularity contrast
Cars

BYD Shark 6 Premium review: popularity contrast

The hybrid powertrain is essentially a range-extender.

David Linklater 08 Jun 2025
My Net Worth: Cristean Monreal, RCP executive director
Editor's Picks

My Net Worth: Cristean Monreal, RCP executive director

“Architecture taught me how to solve problems.” 

Tweed's makeover resurrects Scottish heritage symbol
Style & fashion

Tweed's makeover resurrects Scottish heritage symbol

"It's a good thing to keep the tradition going."

AFP 01 Jun 2025
‘How to Be Well’ Review: In search of the glow
Books Review

‘How to Be Well’ Review: In search of the glow

Many companies in the wellness industry tap into a desire for meaning and ritual.


Business Advice

Former Telecom chair Wayne Boyd honoured
Finance

Former Telecom chair Wayne Boyd honoured

Honours recognition for a lifetime of low-key, high-quality leadership.

Pattrick Smellie 02 Jun 2025
The NZ company 'democratising hearing health'
Health Free On The Up

The NZ company 'democratising hearing health'

Can hearing aids be made both affordable and desirable?

Pattrick Smellie 09 May 2025
H&S reform back with a vengeance
Law & Regulation

Bronwyn Heenan: H&S reform back with a vengeance

With all these changes, let's watch this space and wait for the details.

Bronwyn Heenan 04 Apr 2025