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Markets
Rain falls, lakes fill, wholesale electricity prices fall
Meridian Energy said the major hydro lakes are returning to normal levels.
Retail
Woolworths disputes grocery commissioner's findings
ComCom's report and Woolworth's disclosures tell two different stories.
Property
Administrator appointed at ‘hotel within hotel’
Lack of clarity on how Sofitel maintenance funds have been spent, judge rules.
Energy
Close Methanex, import LNG: former Todd boss Richard Tweedie
Relying on finding new gas is too risky for the energy sector and the wider economy.
Property
'Prudent steps': Ryman amends covenants and extends debt
A $115 million bank facility has been extended nearly two years.
Law & Regulation
Paul McBeth: Hubbard's ghost haunts Du Val process
The Du Val statutory management is a good time to start managing your expectations.
Primary Sector
Processing milk in North Island was ‘killing us’ – Synlait
The supply will now be processed at Open Country.
World
Attacks on Australia's Reserve Bank a 'disappointing diversion'
Investment giant fears bank independence is under threat.
Policy
Nonrefundable visitor levy is ‘underhand’
Thousands have their visitor visa applications declined but still have to pay a $100 tax.
Sustainable Finance
NZ needs to break out of a ‘sustainability recession’
Flipflopping government climate policies aren't helping either.
Infrastructure
Avoiding a future of stranded assets
Six green stars for new industrial buildings a rare achievement.
Opinion
Law & Regulation
Paul McBeth: Hubbard's ghost haunts Du Val process
The Du Val statutory management is a good time to start managing your expectations.
Economy
Cameron Bagrie: Long-term fiscal storms on the horizon
The number of retirees is rising at 3% per year, far more than population growth.
Economy
Dileepa Fonseka: New Zealand is missing the AI boat
Anxiety here about artificial intelligence is more about NZ Inc falling behind.
Economy
Pattrick Smellie: A dangerous thought for NZ: cheer up!
New Zealand is not a poor country, just rather poorly managed of late.
World
Shootings soar in ‘safe’ city as tow-truck gangs fight it out
Turf war fuels a 50% rise in Toronto shootings, mostly with guns smuggled from US.
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Law & Regulation
Bronwyn Heenan: A road cone too many
What exactly is the Government looking to reform in the health and safety space?
Law & Regulation
Georgina Toomey: Five reasons to franchise your business
There are benefits to franchising your business.
World
The secret power of using ‘we’ in difficult conversations
Saying ‘we’ instead of ‘you’ is more likely to get staff to listen to negative feedback.
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Best place in the world to work
Fiji's business events have unique appeal to New Zealanders.
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How to determine retirement lifestyle
Managing wealth not just about accumulation, but how to use it.
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Olympic-sized chance of cybercrime
Attacks at the Olympics underline the urgency facing NZ businesses
Investigations
Material Matters
In-depth
Offsite building industry struggling to stay afloat
Govt's pausing of projects and economic downturn have had a devastating impact.
Infrastructure
Material Matters
We investigate the business of building materials
Who profits as building costs rise?
Business of Education
The Business of Education – what we’ve learnt
Stories over the past six months show who in the education sector is making money.
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Top Decliners
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Magnificent Seven’s ‘extraordinary run’ boosts NZ Super Fund
The fund has billions invested in Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia and Amazon.
Markets
Cold cash: $200 million market for AoFrio
The smart-fridge firm wants to add retailers to its heavy-hitting beverage customer list.
Markets
Hasta la Vista: Potentia's first bid for board seats fails
Vista and Potentia say they're working together on an ‘alternative proposal’.
Markets
The lessons for Infratil in giant $25b AirTrunk sale
‘Data is where the money is,’ an analyst says.
Markets
The Warehouse: Adamantem still hunting a bargain
Sources told BusinessDesk Adamantem believed its offer was compelling.
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My Net Worth: Marcelo Menoita, CEO, NZ Brazil Business Chamber
The businessman attributes his survival through multiple crises to Brazilian grit.
Volkswagen ID.5 Pro+ long-term review: you're the voice
One car: three reviews.
Markets
Energy
Rain falls, lakes fill, wholesale electricity prices fall
Meridian Energy said the major hydro lakes are returning to normal levels.
Property
Markets
'Prudent steps': Ryman amends covenants and extends debt
A $115 million bank facility has been extended nearly two years.
Law & Regulation
Retail
Woolworths disputes grocery commissioner's findings
ComCom's report and Woolworth's disclosures tell two different stories.
Energy
Markets
Rain falls, lakes fill, wholesale electricity prices fall
Meridian Energy said the major hydro lakes are returning to normal levels.
Primary Sector
Markets
Processing milk in North Island was ‘killing us’ – Synlait
The supply will now be processed at Open Country.
Sustainable Finance
NZ needs to break out of a ‘sustainability recession’
Flipflopping government climate policies aren't helping either.
Public sector
Policy
Nonrefundable visitor levy is ‘underhand’
Thousands have their visitor visa applications declined but still have to pay a $100 tax.
Media
Technology
Opinion
Why breaking up Google would be a mistake
Every company should know when to let go of the banana.
Infrastructure
Markets
Avoiding a future of stranded assets
Six green stars for new industrial buildings a rare achievement.