KMD Brands pulled into Trump trade war
Retail

KMD Brands pulled into Trump trade war

Like a lot associated with so-called ‘Liberation Day’, much remains uncertain.

US tariff risk less than expected for FPH, Jarden says
Economy

US tariff risk less than expected for FPH, Jarden says

Jarden says tariff-related impacts on earnings would be "nominal" by 2030.

Southbase Construction targets North Island growth
Infrastructure

Southbase Construction targets North Island growth

Set up after the quakes, the Christchurch firm is rapidly scaling up in the North Island.

Economy

Trump’s tariffs may spur a more dovish RBNZ

The risk appears more weighted to the RBNZ cutting the OCR further than otherwise.

Trump’s tariffs may spur a more dovish RBNZ
Primary Sector

United States tariffs: NZ's hit could have been a lot worse

Open Country's boss believes NZ needs to “keep our noses clean" going forward.

United States tariffs: NZ's hit could have been a lot worse
Economy

Iron sand project could deliver $265m GDP boost: NZIER

Iron sands mining in Taranaki could create 1365 jobs, NZIER report says.

Iron sand project could deliver $265m GDP boost: NZIER
Economy

NZX-listed companies take stock in wake of US tariff moves

Wine makers, manufacturers and others mull what trade wars will bring.

Ian Llewellyn 03 Apr 2025
NZX-listed companies take stock in wake of US tariff moves
Transport

Iata calls for urgent airport pricing reforms

Auckland Airport's monopoly means it can game the regulatory process, Iata says.

John Anthony 03 Apr 2025
Iata calls for urgent airport pricing reforms
Markets

Wall Street reels as Trump’s plan sinks markets

The president’s sweeping tariffs proved far more severe than investors predicted.

Wall Street reels as Trump’s plan sinks markets
Law & Regulation

Bronwyn Heenan: H&S reform back with a vengeance

With all these changes, let's watch this space and wait for the details.

H&S reform back with a vengeance
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Opinion

H&S reform back with a vengeance
Law & Regulation

Bronwyn Heenan: H&S reform back with a vengeance

With all these changes, let's watch this space and wait for the details.

Fixing the public service
Public sector

Deb Te Kawa: Fixing the public service

Public Sector Act reform rightly aims at results, rather than cuts.

Deb Te Kawa 03 Apr 2025
Willis can do more to fix banking competition
Finance

Andrew Body: Willis can do more to fix banking competition

A competitive banking system needs more than lower capital adequacy ratios.

Andrew Body 02 Apr 2025
Off-the-shelf AI leading the way
Technology

Peter Griffin: Off-the-shelf AI leading the way

Long-promised productivity gains from AI will soon be reflected in NZ's economy.

Peter Griffin 02 Apr 2025

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Business Advice

H&S reform back with a vengeance
Law & Regulation

Bronwyn Heenan: H&S reform back with a vengeance

With all these changes, let's watch this space and wait for the details.

For Pete's sake, will you please shut up and let me work!
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.

The invisible chair: Wayne Boyd
Finance

The invisible chair: Wayne Boyd

One of NZ's best, lowest-profile directors reflects on a career in governance.

Pattrick Smellie 03 Dec 2024


Investigations

Grocery reform: Breaking up a Monopoly
Business of Food Business of Food

Grocery reform: Breaking up a Monopoly

Advice from a former minister as Government tries to increase supermarket competition.

Dileepa Fonseka 31 Mar 2025
Officials warned Libelle could fail to deliver school lunches

Officials warned Libelle could fail to deliver school lunches

First report shows over $14 million owing. 

Cécile Meier 19 Mar 2025
Libelle's downfall raises procurement process question
Editor's Picks Exclusive

Libelle's downfall raises procurement process question

Plus: The Pita Pit and Subway deal that could have been. 

Cécile Meier 12 Mar 2025

Top Gainers


Pacific Edge $0.134 3.08%
Vital $0.245 2.08%
Scott Technology $1.780 1.71%
Solutions Dynamics $0.650 1.56%
Comvita $0.720 1.41%

Top Decliners


AoFrio Limited $0.097 -11.82%
Move Logistics $0.195 -7.14%
Gentrack Group $10.540 -6.56%
Skellerup Holdings $4.430 -5.34%
Tourism Holdings $1.640 -5.20%

Top Gainers


Heartland Group Holdings $0.700 5.97%
Contact Energy $8.400 4.37%
Pacific Edge Limited $0.125 4.17%
Mercury $5.310 2.14%
NZME $1.060 0.95%

Top Decliners


New Zealand King Salmon Investments $0.215 -9.30%
Vulcan Steel $4.230 -5.79%
DGL Group $0.465 -5.10%
NEUREN PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED $10.090 -4.73%
AROA BIOSURGERY LIMITED $0.420 -4.55%

Technology


Investments

Analysts struggle to find upside from Trump tariffs
Economy

Analysts struggle to find upside from Trump tariffs

‘They've forgotten the lessons of the Great Depression,’ one analyst said.

Gregor Thompson 03 Apr 2025
Markets

Behind the rise of shareholder activism

Activists can be seen as 'baddies', but a new report says there are benefits.

Behind the rise of shareholder activism
Opinion

David Chaplin: Rātā tests trust boundaries with fund buy

The community trust sector has been veering into more exotic investment territory.

David Chaplin 01 Apr 2025
Rātā tests trust boundaries with fund buy
Primary Sector

Who is Mainland Group's chair-elect Liz Coutts

From CEO at 31 to one of NZ's most sought-after directors.

Who is Mainland Group's chair-elect Liz Coutts
Markets

NZME board drama: shareholder showdown delayed

NZME says crunch governance meeting will now be in June after it received legal advice.

NZME board drama: shareholder showdown delayed

The Life

Review & road trip: Porsche 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid
Cars

Review & road trip: Porsche 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid

It’s not exactly an eco-hybrid, although it does provide more performance.

David Linklater 30 Mar 2025
Was it, in fact, Yoko's career that was derailed by the Beatles?
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.

My Net Worth: Brooke van Velden, Cabinet minister
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."

Tennessee Williams classic comes alive to new audience
Art Review

Tennessee Williams classic comes alive to new audience

The ballet tells the old story in a new way. 

Helen van Berkel 30 Mar 2025

Law & Regulation

Insurer IAG admits fair dealing breaches
News in Brief

Insurer IAG admits fair dealing breaches

The Financial Markets Authority has filed a civil proceeding against IAG New Zealand Ltd for fair dealing breaches in relation to its insurance products.Some home, boat, car and caravan insurance policyholders were affected.IAG said it identified and reported the relevant issues...