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Infrastructure
KiwiRail reveals $8m cost of McKinsey contract
Rail Minister Winston Peters calls it an unacceptable payment.
Economy
Westpac Bank’s Eckhold says April cut likely wrong move
Economists are widely expecting a 25 bps rate cut next week.
Markets
Market Close
NZ sharemarket braces for Trump's 'Liberation Day'
The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 12,320.19, up 7.59 points or 0.062%.
Finance
Credit card issuers fear ComCom proposals
The proposed regulations will stifle banking competition, says Mastercard.
Business of Food
The cost and excuse of living in a long, lean and small country
Is NZ’s population and geography the reason for higher prices at the checkout?
Policy
Health and safety change for directors
Govt to clarify managers are responsible for managing day-to-day health and safety risks.
Primary Sector
The simple strategy behind Dairyworks
Is New Zealand still fixated on the 1kg block of cheese?
Finance
Andrew Body: Willis can do more to fix banking competition
A competitive banking system needs more than lower capital adequacy ratios.
Economy
What Willis was told ahead of Orr’s shock resignation
Documents released under the OIA shed some light on what happened.
Retail
Trump-era FX 'compounding' margin losses, analysts say
"Liberation day" could make matters worse, says Kiwibank’s Kerr.
Opinion
Peter Griffin: Off-the-shelf AI leading the way
Long-promised productivity gains from AI will soon be reflected in NZ's economy.
Opinion
Finance
Andrew Body: Willis can do more to fix banking competition
A competitive banking system needs more than lower capital adequacy ratios.
Technology
Peter Griffin: Off-the-shelf AI leading the way
Long-promised productivity gains from AI will soon be reflected in NZ's economy.
Investments
David Chaplin: Rātā tests trust boundaries with fund buy
The community trust sector has been veering into more exotic investment territory.
Politics
Dileepa Fonseka: The roundabout politics of RMA reform
Is there any way to get off this RMA reform roundabout?
World
Opinion
After a long decline, Europe tries for a comeback
For all its bold talk, Continent could easily end up still weak, hidebound and divided.
Business Advice
Work
For Pete's sake, will you please shut up and let me work!
Tips for politely fending off chatty co-workers so you can do what you're paid for.
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.
Sponsored
Commercial property trends: AI, sustainability and growing confidence
Falling rates and green tech shape property investment’s future.
Sponsored
Continuing Arnold Downer’s legacy: infrastructure, inclusion and impact
‘The Downer difference’ in action: building communities, creating lasting change.
Investigations
Business of Food
Business of Food
Grocery reform: Breaking up a Monopoly
Advice from a former minister as Government tries to increase supermarket competition.
Officials warned Libelle could fail to deliver school lunches
First report shows over $14 million owing.
Editor's Picks
Exclusive
Libelle's downfall raises procurement process question
Plus: The Pita Pit and Subway deal that could have been.
Top Gainers
| Seeka | $3.940 | 6.78% |
| Pacific Edge | $0.139 | 5.73% |
| PGG Wrightson | $1.890 | 5.59% |
| T & G Global | $1.730 | 3.59% |
| TradeWindow | $0.180 | 3.45% |
Top Decliners
| Asset Plus | $0.180 | -3.23% |
| Oceania Healthcare | $0.600 | -3.23% |
| Ryman Healthcare | $2.670 | -2.91% |
| Contact Energy | $8.900 | -2.73% |
| Green Cross Health | $0.750 | -2.60% |
Top Gainers
| Pacific Edge Limited | $0.130 | 18.18% |
| New Zealand King Salmon Investments | $0.215 | 10.26% |
| AROA BIOSURGERY LIMITED | $0.440 | 4.76% |
| Synlait | $0.685 | 4.62% |
| DGL Group | $0.490 | 4.26% |
Top Decliners
| Vulcan Steel | $4.570 | -11.09% |
| NEUREN PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED | $10.840 | -4.58% |
| EROAD | $0.860 | -1.73% |
| Contact Energy | $8.200 | -1.70% |
| BATHURST RESOURCES LIMITED. | $0.760 | -1.57% |
Technology
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World
These people found fame and money – on LinkedIn
Mixing the personal with the professional on the formerly staid site is paying off.
Investments
Markets
Behind the rise of shareholder activism
Activists can be seen as 'baddies', but a new report says there are benefits.
Opinion
David Chaplin: Rātā tests trust boundaries with fund buy
The community trust sector has been veering into more exotic investment territory.
Primary Sector
Who is Mainland Group's chair-elect Liz Coutts
From CEO at 31 to one of NZ's most sought-after directors.
Markets
NZME board drama: shareholder showdown delayed
NZME says crunch governance meeting will now be in June after it received legal advice.
Finance
RBNZ signals U-turn on bank capital requirements
A major shift at RBNZ's first public outing since Adrian Orr's sudden departure.
The Life
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Cars
Review & road trip: Porsche 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid
It’s not exactly an eco-hybrid, although it does provide more performance.
Books
Review
Was it, in fact, Yoko's career that was derailed by the Beatles?
Biography offers a welcome reassessment of the artist’s place in cultural history.
Editor's Picks
My Net Worth: Brooke van Velden, Cabinet minister
"There is strength in being a leader who listens, who doesn't just dictate."
Art
Review
Tennessee Williams classic comes alive to new audience
The ballet tells the old story in a new way.
Markets
NZ sharemarket braces for Trump's 'Liberation Day'
The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 12,320.19, up 7.59 points or 0.062%.
Property
Markets
Fletcher Building’s Clever Core prefab house-building factory to shut
Fletcher Building’s much-vaunted Clever Core prefab house-building factory at Wiri in South Auckland will close next year and be replaced by a PlaceMakers frame and truss plant.A spokeswoman said Clever Core had not worked out and would close by June 30.“Fletcher Building has mad...
Law & Regulation
Policy
Health and safety change for directors
Govt to clarify managers are responsible for managing day-to-day health and safety risks.
Energy
Primary Sector
Mineral sands miner appoints new chair for expansion era
Debbie Birch joins the group as it seeks consent for a major new mine near Hokitika.
Primary Sector
Markets
The simple strategy behind Dairyworks
Is New Zealand still fixated on the 1kg block of cheese?
Sustainable Finance
Sport
Breakers basketball sale: Who are the Grice brothers?
Meet the siblings behind the ownership change at the franchise.
Public sector
Business of Government
Business of Government
Reforms, reminiscing and just a few regrets
Public Sector Act and procurement in the firing line.
Media
Markets
Behind the rise of shareholder activism
Activists can be seen as 'baddies', but a new report says there are benefits.
Infrastructure
Politics
KiwiRail reveals $8m cost of McKinsey contract
Rail Minister Winston Peters calls it an unacceptable payment.