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Opinion
Stock & Trade
Stock & Trade: Synlait’s best move? Not getting rid of Dairyworks
Consumer dairy goods business almost went in a Synlait fire sale.
Opinion
Pattrick Smellie: Air NZ’s Ravishankar grows up in public
The national airline’s new CEO faces plenty of challenges, some self-inflicted.
Economy
RBNZ officials not against more transparency, just cautious
The key is that any changes add value, says Assistant Governor Karen Silk.
Markets
The contest for gentailers isn’t electrons – it’s politics
Big spend, high stakes: gentailers outline plans that depend on political tolerance.
Finance
Scam protection at heart of Code of Banking Practice update
Compensation is on the cards if banks fail all five scam-protection commitments.
Markets
Airports, Jetstar bite back at Air NZ subsidy claim
Air NZ is effectively saying 'get what you're given', says Auckland Airport.
Finance
RBNZ staff thin on ground after asbestos reopen
The finance minister understands the new flexible working policy for the RBNZ is near.
Opinion
Rachael Judge: 2025’s notable employment law cases
As we look forward to 2026, we will see more bizarre workplace behaviour cases.
Infrastructure
Cost of full defence infrastructure renewal now $15b
Cabinet has agreed to a new defence estate plan with 'sharper' cost estimates.
Markets
91% of Tower’s new house policies are low flood risk
Shareholders will get an increased dividend on top of a $45m capital return.
News in Brief
Opinion
Opinion
Pattrick Smellie: Air NZ’s Ravishankar grows up in public
The national airline’s new CEO faces plenty of challenges, some self-inflicted.
Opinion
Stock & Trade
Stock & Trade: Synlait’s best move? Not getting rid of Dairyworks
Consumer dairy goods business almost went in a Synlait fire sale.
Opinion
Rachael Judge: 2025’s notable employment law cases
As we look forward to 2026, we will see more bizarre workplace behaviour cases.
Opinion
Peter Griffin: A year of tech milestones
NZ’s tech sector in 2025 has been a rare bright spot in a decidedly average year.
The Wall Street Journal
Japan is overrun with tourists. This city wants more
Nagoya is the country's fourth-largest city, but a lot of people think it’s boring.
Investigations
Investigations
Private health insurance in demand as public waitlists grow
More employers are offering health insurance despite rising premiums.
Investigations
Rare Returns
Rare Returns: Exporting NZ red meat smarter, not harder
Is it time to take The Lamb Company model elsewhere?
Investigations
Insurers seek more clout in planning decisions
Insurers won't settle for being an afterthought in future developments.
Investigations
New flood and landslide maps hone in on natural hazards
There is a “knowledge vacuum” between residential development and natural hazards.
Investigations
Risky Business
Earthquakes still top of the league for insurance costs
Despite growing risks from climate change, other hazards are ever present.
Investigations
Risky Business
Why it’s time to bite the bullet on natural hazard data
Accurate climate data is going to hurt for some homeowners.
Productivity Unleashed
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Startups
A handful of tech companies could drive NZ's future prosperity
Thousands more startups needed to produce the unicorns, angel investor says.
Editor's Picks
Artificial Intelligence
CEOs discover AI not a productivity magic bullet
Why are some businesses struggling to squeeze out productivity gains from AI?
Productivity Unleashed
Markets
Mainfreight’s long game
Mainfreight added 39% in value per worker since 2015 as NZ economy stayed flat.
Top Gainers
| Green Cross Health | $1.100 | 7.84% |
| Rakon | $0.890 | 5.95% |
| My Food Bag | $0.250 | 3.09% |
| Third Age Health | $6.310 | 2.94% |
| GPR ETF Units | $2.730 | 2.40% |
Top Decliners
| AFT Pharmaceuticals | $3.520 | -3.03% |
| Radius Residential Care | $0.400 | -2.44% |
| ArborGen Holdings | $0.131 | -2.24% |
| Carbon Fund | $1.200 | -2.12% |
| Pacific Edge | $0.141 | -2.08% |
Top Gainers
| Pacific Edge Limited | $0.145 | 3.57% |
| XERO LIMITED | $123.200 | 2.29% |
| SkyCity Entertainment Group | $0.730 | 2.13% |
| Kathmandu Holdings | $0.250 | 2.04% |
| Air New Zealand | $0.525 | 1.94% |
Top Decliners
| New Zealand King Salmon Investments | $0.195 | -12.82% |
| STRAKER TRANSLATIONS LIMITED | $0.300 | -10.94% |
| EROAD | $1.315 | -4.07% |
| Harmoney Ordinary Shares | $0.805 | -3.68% |
| Mercury | $5.760 | -3.18% |
Finance
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Finance
Scam protection at heart of Code of Banking Practice update
Compensation is on the cards if banks fail all five scam-protection commitments.
Finance
RBNZ staff thin on ground after asbestos reopen
The finance minister understands the new flexible working policy for the RBNZ is near.
Finance
RBNZ data scotches Dosh claims of bank registration application
The regulator received no bank-registration applications in July 2024.
Finance
Co-operative Bank, ComCom agree penalty fee
The bank is silent on the penalty amount it and the Commerce Commission are aligned on.
Finance
RBNZ reopens Wellington office after asbestos mayhem
Bank tight-lipped on how many staff are home-working as asbestos-hit office reopens.
Technology
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Opinion
Peter Griffin: A year of tech milestones
NZ’s tech sector in 2025 has been a rare bright spot in a decidedly average year.
Investments
Investments
91% of Tower’s new house policies are low flood risk
Shareholders will get an increased dividend on top of a $45m capital return.
Investments
Rakon stock-price climbs ahead of result
Rakon shares rose almost 9% on Wednesday but spiked even higher during the day.
Investments
Critical minerals miner plans 2026 NZX listing
The company plans to raise $20m from retail investors in mid-2026.
Investments
F&P Healthcare cracks $1b revenue milestone
Medical device giant will pay an increased 19c interim dividend.
Investments
The Australian investors backing Blackpearl
Institutional investors with billions under management have taken stakes in an NZ firm.
The Life
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Review
Metallica fuels Auckland's hospo industry with fire
An excellent concert with an outstanding economic impact.
The Life
Porsche Cayenne Electric is here
The all-electric Cayenne models are available to order now in NZ.
The Life
Review
D.R.A.G. (Dressed Resembling a God) at Q Theatre
A glittering and gay review of queer culture? Absolutely.
Business Advice
Opinion
Free
Kristin Sutherland: Helping employees get retirement-ready
Communication about benefits is lacking.
Opinion
Free
Shelley Palman: How to recognise employees without pay rises
A new survey reveals that businesses are trying to support staff in other ways.
Opinion
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.
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Cybersecurity skills gap leaving Kiwi businesses at risk - report
A cybersecurity skills shortage is creating additional cyber risks, according to a new global report.
Markets
Markets
The contest for gentailers isn’t electrons – it’s politics
Big spend, high stakes: gentailers outline plans that depend on political tolerance.
Property
Property
Co-operative Bank, ComCom agree penalty fee
The bank is silent on the penalty amount it and the Commerce Commission are aligned on.
Law & Regulation
Opinion
Pattrick Smellie: Air NZ’s Ravishankar grows up in public
The national airline’s new CEO faces plenty of challenges, some self-inflicted.
Energy
Energy
The contest for gentailers isn’t electrons – it’s politics
Big spend, high stakes: gentailers outline plans that depend on political tolerance.
Primary Sector
Opinion
Stock & Trade
Stock & Trade: Synlait’s best move? Not getting rid of Dairyworks
Consumer dairy goods business almost went in a Synlait fire sale.
Sustainable Finance
Sustainable Finance
Govt policies won’t change emissions plans: Genesis
Genesis CEO Malcolm Johns says companies won’t react to every change in political policy.
Public sector
Public sector
Business of Government
Police credibility ripples, Com Com value for money and more
BusinessDesk’s fortnightly round-up of public sector news and observations.
Media
Media
Opinion
The BBC goes the way of shag carpeting
The British broadcaster caused a scandal by pandering to the elite's emotions.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Cost of full defence infrastructure renewal now $15b
Cabinet has agreed to a new defence estate plan with 'sharper' cost estimates.