Synlait’s best move? Not getting rid of Dairyworks
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.

Air NZ’s Ravishankar grows up in public
Opinion

Pattrick Smellie: Air NZ’s Ravishankar grows up in public

The national airline’s new CEO faces plenty of challenges, some self-inflicted.

RBNZ officials not against more transparency, just cautious
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.

The contest for gentailers isn’t electrons – it’s politics
Finance

Scam protection at heart of Code of Banking Practice update

Compensation is on the cards if banks fail all five scam-protection commitments.

Scam protection at heart of Code of Banking Practice update
Markets

Airports, Jetstar bite back at Air NZ subsidy claim

Air NZ is effectively saying 'get what you're given', says Auckland Airport.

Pattrick Smellie 27 Nov 2025
Airports, Jetstar bite back at Air NZ subsidy claim
Finance

RBNZ staff thin on ground after asbestos reopen

The finance minister understands the new flexible working policy for the RBNZ is near.

RBNZ staff thin on ground after asbestos reopen
Opinion

Rachael Judge: 2025’s notable employment law cases

As we look forward to 2026, we will see more bizarre workplace behaviour cases.

2025’s notable employment law cases
The Quiz Free

QuiznessDesk, Friday, Nov 28

Want to show your boss how clever you are?

QuiznessDesk, Friday, Nov 28
Infrastructure

Cost of full defence infrastructure renewal now $15b

Cabinet has agreed to a new defence estate plan with 'sharper' cost estimates.

Thomas Manch 27 Nov 2025
Cost of full defence infrastructure renewal now $15b
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.

91% of Tower’s new house policies are low flood risk
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Opinion

Air NZ’s Ravishankar grows up in public
Opinion

Pattrick Smellie: Air NZ’s Ravishankar grows up in public

The national airline’s new CEO faces plenty of challenges, some self-inflicted.

Synlait’s best move? Not getting rid of Dairyworks
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.

2025’s notable employment law cases
Opinion

Rachael Judge: 2025’s notable employment law cases

As we look forward to 2026, we will see more bizarre workplace behaviour cases.

A year of tech milestones
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.

Peter Griffin 26 Nov 2025

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Investigations

Private health insurance in demand as public waitlists grow
Investigations

Private health insurance in demand as public waitlists grow

More employers are offering health insurance despite rising premiums.

John Anthony 17 Nov 2025
Rare Returns: Exporting NZ red meat smarter, not harder
Investigations Rare Returns

Rare Returns: Exporting NZ red meat smarter, not harder

Is it time to take The Lamb Company model elsewhere?

Riley Kennedy 07 Nov 2025
Insurers seek more clout in planning decisions
Investigations

Insurers seek more clout in planning decisions

Insurers won't settle for being an afterthought in future developments.

Greg Hurrell 04 Nov 2025
New flood and landslide maps hone in on natural hazards
Investigations

New flood and landslide maps hone in on natural hazards

There is a “knowledge vacuum” between residential development and natural hazards.

Greg Hurrell 30 Oct 2025
Earthquakes still top of the league for insurance costs
Investigations Risky Business

Earthquakes still top of the league for insurance costs

Despite growing risks from climate change, other hazards are ever present.

Greg Hurrell 28 Oct 2025
Why it’s time to bite the bullet on natural hazard data
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.

Greg Hurrell 22 Oct 2025

Productivity Unleashed

A handful of tech companies could drive NZ's future prosperity
Productivity Unleashed Startups

A handful of tech companies could drive NZ's future prosperity

Thousands more startups needed to produce the unicorns, angel investor says.

Greg Hurrell 24 Oct 2025
CEOs discover AI not a productivity magic bullet
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?

Dileepa Fonseka 23 Oct 2025
Mainfreight’s long game
Productivity Unleashed Markets

Mainfreight’s long game

Mainfreight added 39% in value per worker since 2015 as NZ economy stayed flat.

Michael Neilson 21 Oct 2025

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

Scam protection at heart of Code of Banking Practice update
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.

RBNZ staff thin on ground after asbestos reopen
Finance

RBNZ data scotches Dosh claims of bank registration application

The regulator received no bank-registration applications in July 2024. 

Andy Macdonald 27 Nov 2025
RBNZ data scotches Dosh claims of bank registration application
Finance

Co-operative Bank, ComCom agree penalty fee

The bank is silent on the penalty amount it and the Commerce Commission are aligned on.

Andy Macdonald 26 Nov 2025
Co-operative Bank, ComCom agree penalty fee
Finance

RBNZ reopens Wellington office after asbestos mayhem

Bank tight-lipped on how many staff are home-working as asbestos-hit office reopens. 

Andy Macdonald 21 Nov 2025
RBNZ reopens Wellington office after asbestos mayhem

Technology


Investments

91% of Tower’s new house policies are low flood risk
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.

Rakon stock-price climbs ahead of result
Investments

Critical minerals miner plans 2026 NZX listing

The company plans to raise $20m from retail investors in mid-2026.

Pattrick Smellie 26 Nov 2025
Critical minerals miner plans 2026 NZX listing
Investments

F&P Healthcare cracks $1b revenue milestone

Medical device giant will pay an increased 19c interim dividend.

F&P Healthcare cracks $1b revenue milestone
Investments

The Australian investors backing Blackpearl

Institutional investors with billions under management have taken stakes in an NZ firm.

The Australian investors backing Blackpearl

The Life

Black Grace Celebrates 30 Years
The Life Review

Black Grace Celebrates 30 Years

It is a moment worth celebrating. 

Dalaine Krige 23 Nov 2025
Metallica fuels Auckland's hospo industry with fire
The Life Review

Metallica fuels Auckland's hospo industry with fire

An excellent concert with an outstanding economic impact.

Porsche Cayenne Electric is here
The Life

Porsche Cayenne Electric is here

The all-electric Cayenne models are available to order now in NZ.

David Linklater 23 Nov 2025
D.R.A.G. (Dressed Resembling a God) at Q Theatre
The Life Review

D.R.A.G. (Dressed Resembling a God) at Q Theatre

A glittering and gay review of queer culture? Absolutely.

Dalaine Krige 23 Nov 2025

Business Advice

How to recognise employees without pay rises
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.

Shelley Palman 11 Aug 2025
Can you be an influencer and keep your day job?
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.

Rachael Judge 27 Jun 2025