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Apartment liquidators secure $728,000 confidential settlement
Just $54,600 remained after liquidation and legal fees.
Law & Regulation
EPA fights back against refrigerant crime
Refrigerant gas is the new cocaine for organised crime.
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Air NZ announces $100m share buyback
The buyback targets about 2.5% of the airline's issued capital.
Law & Regulation
Rachael Judge: Employment investigations difficult to get right
Employers are ultimately responsible for ensuring a fair process.
Markets
SkyCity just needs a building that’s finished, says CEO
After disappointing results, Jason Walbridge says he's trying to be patient.
Opinion
Michael Neilson: NZ started Indonesia’s green energy revolution
There's hardly a single geothermal project in Indonesia without NZ’s mark.
Law & Regulation
NZ First's anti 'woke banking' bill drawn from the ballot
The bill would penalise banks for denying lending on ESG grounds.
Health
NZ firm Medtech snapped up by private equity
Medtech was based in NZ but registered in Australia since a 2020 acquisition.
Markets
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NZ sharemarket down 1.2% as earnings season hits full swing
The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 12.880.36, down 153.00 points or 1.17%.
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Law & Regulation
Rachael Judge: Employment investigations difficult to get right
Employers are ultimately responsible for ensuring a fair process.
World
Michael Neilson: NZ started Indonesia’s green energy revolution
There's hardly a single geothermal project in Indonesia without NZ’s mark.
Technology
Peter Griffin: GE guinea pig? We should be so lucky
We need a debate informed by the latest science.
Investments
David Chaplin: How politics is trumping investments
Governments are trying to meddle in investment funds.
World
Scrabble’s Kiwi GOAT wins even in languages he can’t speak
All words are equal in Christchurch-raised Nigel Richards’ memory.
Business Advice
Finance
The invisible chair: Wayne Boyd
One of NZ's best, lowest-profile directors reflects on a career in governance.
Law & Regulation
Bronwyn Heenan: Important consultation on managing psychosocial risks at work
Have your say on important mental health legislation.
Law & Regulation
Rachael Judge: Getting recruitment right
An element of luck is always involved in recruitment processes.
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A taste of NZ luxury at 40,000ft
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Investing in US technology: Navigating a high-speed sector
A new exchange-traded fund gives Kiwis access to US tech giants.
Investigations
Infrastructure
Slow start for $1b infrastructure accelerator fund
Kāinga Ora will hand over administration of a $1b fund with most of it unspent.
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Compass’ secret bonus $8.9m school lunch contract
Compass is charging 84 cents extra for 43% of the school lunches it provides daily.
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| Bremworth | $0.580 | 9.43% |
| Move Logistics | $0.250 | 8.70% |
| Radius Residential Care | $0.210 | 6.60% |
| Private Land and Property Fund | $1.355 | 2.65% |
| Accordant Group | $0.400 | 2.56% |
Top Decliners
| SkyCity Entertainment Group | $1.345 | -7.88% |
| Westpac Banking Corporation | $34.390 | -5.13% |
| Steel & Tube Holdings | $0.820 | -4.65% |
| Promisia | $0.380 | -3.80% |
| Auckland International Airport | $8.120 | -3.79% |
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| Harmoney Ordinary Shares | $0.700 | 26.36% |
| DGL Group | $0.545 | 3.77% |
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| Fonterra Shareholders' Fund | $4.600 | 1.55% |
| a2 Milk Company | $7.410 | 1.51% |
Top Decliners
| SkyCity Entertainment Group | $1.200 | -9.13% |
| NEUREN PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED | $12.910 | -3.80% |
| Auckland International Airport | $7.310 | -3.63% |
| EROAD | $0.995 | -3.02% |
| Summerset Group | $12.480 | -2.98% |
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BusinessDesk Explains
The good, the bad, and the ugly of share buybacks
Spark did one, Fletcher did too and now Air NZ is. What are share buy-backs?
Infrastructure
Auckland Airport ‘just asking questions’ about airline competition
Regional NZ flyers are bearing a particular brunt, the airport says.
Markets
Air NZ announces $100m share buyback
The buyback targets about 2.5% of the airline's issued capital.
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Volkswagen teases its most affordable EV yet
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BusinessDesk Explains
The good, the bad, and the ugly of share buybacks
Spark did one, Fletcher did too and now Air NZ is. What are share buy-backs?
Property
Precinct to make a call on fast-tracking Downtown
The property developer could apply for fast-tracking, or stick with the traditional route.
Law & Regulation
Opinion
Rachael Judge: Employment investigations difficult to get right
Employers are ultimately responsible for ensuring a fair process.
Energy
Markets
Meridian Energy to purchase NZ Windfarms
The two companies are 50:50 partners in a plan to upgrade the Te Rere Hau windfarm.
Primary Sector
Markets
Westpac looks seaward to boost NZ's economy
A senior scientist says less red tape could transform the aquaculture industry.
Sustainable Finance
Primary Sector
Westpac looks seaward to boost NZ's economy
A senior scientist says less red tape could transform the aquaculture industry.
Public sector
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NZME confirms job cuts
About 30 roles are being cut from the NZ Herald newsroom, and several well-known journalistic names – including the political editor – have opted for voluntary redundancy.While the company has reduced the overall number of net redundancies from about 38 to 30, it still expects to...
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Markets
Auckland Airport ‘just asking questions’ about airline competition
Regional NZ flyers are bearing a particular brunt, the airport says.