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Media
Stuff moves into broadcast news
Newspaper publisher Stuff has agreed a deal to produce TV news on channel Three.
Opinion
Paul McBeth: Purpose or profit – Allbirds should pick one
Putting a bird on the Nasdaq was hip, but maybe not so smart.
Markets
NZX in for a tongue-lashing at AGM
A proposed 38% increase in the pool for directors' fees is not universally applauded.
Primary Sector
Coal mine consent restrictions to ease
Coal mine resource consents will be treated like any extractive mining application.
Property
Ministry racks up rent bill as dispute over vacated office drags on
The Kaikōura earthquake continues to impact property matters in the capital.
Economy
Warning over Uber’s market power after Ola leaves NZ
Rideshare competitor Ola had its last day of operations on April 12.
JobWatch 2024
Is Willis looking at the wrong target for future job cuts?
The number of junior managers has been growing faster than the people they manage.
Immigration
How an immigration scam was stopped in Thailand
A large number of applications coming through one agent tipped INZ off to fraud.
Finance
Central banks slowly winning war on inflation
But policymakers remain wary of rising prices.
Primary Sector
The high cost of food and fibre caution
Report say food & fibre sector holds good potential for NZ to grow its export footprint.
Opinion
Paul McBeth: Purpose or profit – Allbirds should pick one
Putting a bird on the Nasdaq was hip, but maybe not so smart.
Politics
Dileepa Fonseka: NZ Inc is a business, so what are shareholders getting?
Not all shareholders are concerned about the same things, and that goes for NZ Inc too.
Listed Companies
Simon Robertson: How many boards should a director sit on?
An attempt to judge the composition trends in NZX boards is challenging.
Money
Free
Frances Cook: Money Answers: How do I prepare for job loss?
Our investments editor outlines ideas to keep the financial stress to a minimum.
World
Blackstone going on the real estate offensive
The acquisition of AIR Communities is its largest transaction in the multifamily market.
Business Advice
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Law & Regulation
How to resolve a dispute between company directors
Disputes are more common than you may think.
Fail File: Sheridan Broadbent, independent director
'I can be a lot more excitable over the small stuff than the big stuff.'
Opinion
Julia Jones: From boardroom giants to agile innovators
The world is experiencing a structural wave now, and this tide of change is unstoppable.
Sponsored
Building confidence and capability is the key to boosting productivity
In the pack houses of Hawke’s Bay apple growers, smart cameras scan the apples looking for blemishes and grading the fruit to ensure only the best is selected for domestic and international markets.
Sponsored
Delivering memorable corporate events
There's a knack to hosting great events: Pullman Hotel's experts.
Sponsored
Working smarter, working together, working for Aotearoa
After a few challenging years, during which many New Zealand businesses have effectively been in survival mode, it's time to pursue productive growth, says ASB.
Investigations
Services
'Valley of death': Connecting uni research with the private sector
Commercialisation of schemes losing battle for resources to other university functions.
CEO pay continues to grow, but at a slower pace
New Zealand's pay disparity is less extreme than the UK and US.
Business of Education
Exclusive
Revealed: The scale of school projects waiting to be built
Is your child's school one of the 350 with building work in the pipeline?
Business Productivity
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Building confidence and capability is the key to boosting productivity
In the pack houses of Hawke’s Bay apple growers, smart cameras scan the apples looking for blemishes and grading the fruit to ensure only the best is selected for domestic and international markets.
Sponsored
Working smarter, working together, working for Aotearoa
After a few challenging years, during which many New Zealand businesses have effectively been in survival mode, it's time to pursue productive growth, says ASB.
Public sector
Solving NZ’s productivity woes requires patient investment
Business investment in research and development is still the key issue.
Top Gainers
| My Food Bag | $0.139 | 4.51% |
| Tower | $0.765 | 4.08% |
| Enprise Group | $0.385 | 4.05% |
| Green Cross Health | $1.030 | 3.00% |
| Burger Fuel Group | $0.360 | 2.86% |
Top Decliners
| Being AI Ltd | $0.083 | -23.15% |
| PGG Wrightson | $1.920 | -7.25% |
| New Zealand King Salmon Investments | $0.250 | -3.85% |
| a2 Milk Company | $6.050 | -3.66% |
| Chorus | $7.255 | -3.65% |
Top Gainers
| Contact Energy | $7.730 | 4.18% |
| New Zealand King Salmon Investments | $0.240 | 2.27% |
| Tower | $0.705 | 2.21% |
| Synlait | $0.540 | 1.48% |
| EROAD | $0.825 | 1.26% |
Top Decliners
| Vulcan Steel | $3.060 | -10.53% |
| Restaurant Brands | $3.300 | -9.04% |
| NEUREN PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED | $19.530 | -4.26% |
| NZME | $0.815 | -4.14% |
| AROA BIOSURGERY LIMITED | $0.535 | -3.64% |
Technology
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Energy
Elon Musk and Jamie Dimon’s AI predictions
Billionaire and banker have bold things to say about AI.
Investments
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Podcasts
Free
Cooking the Books podcast: What’s the cost of sustainable investing?
Some of the 'naughty' stocks are making a comeback.
Policy
How ‘shareholder value’ became a Wall Street mantra
Michael Jensen inspired the transformation of capitalism. Was he a hero or a villain?
Editor's Picks
Sharesies acquires investor management startup
It is Sharesies' first takeover and part of a wider growth strategy.
Podcasts
Free
Cooking the Books podcast
How the sharemarket can be used to create financial freedom
A live event where three women share their experiences of investing in the sharemarket.
How do I pay the mortgage and still have a life?
Having a home loan is daunting to anyone, especially the first time around.
The Life
Cars
Review: Cupra Leon Sportstourer V e-Hybrid - good clean fun
At the risk of sounding like a motor-industry apologist, you have to feel for those brands that made a huge effort to source plug-in hybrid (PHEV) cars to meet a forecast increase in demand from the Clean Car Discount, only to be left all charged up and with nowhere to go in 2024...
Good Food
Restaurant
Review: The Cut serves tasty food but lacks atmosphere
The chef clearly knows how to grill but there's more to dining than good fare.
My Net Worth
My Net Worth: Simon Tong, CEO, Craigs Investment Partners
'If there are rotten apples or things that are not right, you have to fix them.'
Technology
Where to start with GenAI: seven free chatbots tested and ranked
A surprise winner dominated the rankings, while Meta’s Llama fell apart.
Markets
News in Brief
Scott Tech revenue up but profit down
Scott Technology’s profit fell 42% on one-off costs in the half year to Feb 29 2024, but revenue is up 11% to $141 million on the back of a company refocus.Scott specialises in automated and robotic manufacturing processes. It attributed its revenue growth to its Scott 2027 strat...
Law & Regulation
Retail
Grocery code now in full effect, ComCom reminds suppliers
The Grocery Supply Code went into effect on March 28.
Energy
Technology
Elon Musk and Jamie Dimon’s AI predictions
Billionaire and banker have bold things to say about AI.
Primary Sector
Law & Regulation
Coal mine consent restrictions to ease
Coal mine resource consents will be treated like any extractive mining application.
Sustainable Finance
Big investors highly sceptical of sustainability reporting
A PwC survey points to a gap in trust that needs to be bridged.
Public sector
Property
Ministry racks up rent bill as dispute over vacated office drags on
The Kaikōura earthquake continues to impact property matters in the capital.
Media
Stuff moves into broadcast news
Newspaper publisher Stuff has agreed a deal to produce TV news on channel Three.
