AG flays Callaghan over conflicts in Manaaki probe
Law & Regulation

AG flays Callaghan over conflicts in Manaaki probe

Multiple failings identified in Callaghan's approach to controversial due diligence.

Air NZ’s 'small but mighty' step towards green aviation
Markets

Air NZ’s 'small but mighty' step towards green aviation

The carrier has bought an all-electric aircraft from Beta Tech, to be delivered in 2026.

Meet Sky TV's new media boss Lauren Quaintance
Markets

Meet Sky TV's new media boss Lauren Quaintance

Sleeping pay-TV giant is waking up but drawing inspiration from an old NZ favourite.

Markets Market close

NZ sharemarket lifts into positive territory for the year

The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 11,496.61, up 33.12 points or 0.29%.

NZ sharemarket lifts into positive territory for the year
Finance

Fonterra lifts payout, earning forecast

The lift comes after the recent lift in global prices.

Fonterra lifts payout, earning forecast
Markets

ComCom: Is it time to deregulate fibre broadband?

The review is the first under a new regulatory regime.

ComCom: Is it time to deregulate fibre broadband?
Markets

How Turners used three simple goals to reach the NZX50

The automotive company is now one of the big dogs of the NZX, and it has a new target.

How Turners used three simple goals to reach the NZX50
Opinion

Paul McBeth: Hobson’s choice when it comes to growth

Unthreading the regulatory patchwork will take some doing.

Hobson’s choice when it comes to growth
Media

Viva La Dirt League: the NZ YouTubers with a 6 million audience

Content creators Viva La Dirt League hit the 6 million follower mark on YouTube.

Viva La Dirt League: the NZ YouTubers with a 6 million audience
Opinion

Peter Griffin: Our tech companies are going global at an accelerating rate

NZ tech companies are expected to recruit over half of their staff offshore by 2028.

Our tech companies are going global at an accelerating rate
Markets

Xero, Tourism Holdings, NZME among Deloitte Top 200 winners

The prestigious Deloitte Top 200 Awards winners were revealed on Wednesday evening.

Xero, Tourism Holdings, NZME among Deloitte Top 200 winners
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Opinion

The regions: crisis or opportunity?
Politics

David Cunliffe, Kieran Brown, and Thomas Klotz: The regions: crisis or opportunity?

Regions should advance their case for partnership and resourcing according to new paper.

Contributing factors as KiwiSaver gains some, loses a few in harder times

David Chaplin: Contributing factors as KiwiSaver gains some, loses a few in harder times

KiwiSaver contributions likely represented just about all growth in the sector.

David Chaplin 06 Dec 2023
Negotiations at COP28 likely to affect NZ businesses
Environment

Belinda Mathers: Negotiations at COP28 likely to affect NZ businesses

Big exporters like Fonterra are under increasing pressure from customers over emissions.

Belinda Mathers 05 Dec 2023
Public service cannot promise any government ‘no surprises’
Public sector Free

Derek Gill: Public service cannot promise any government ‘no surprises’

The trust between the new government and the public service is crucial.

Derek Gill 05 Dec 2023

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Business Advice

Six key contracts for small businesses

Six key contracts for small businesses

How to avoid falling foul of the law if you are a small business owner.

Fail File: John Dunn, surgeon and founder of Endoscopy Auckland

Fail File: John Dunn, surgeon and founder of Endoscopy Auckland

Fear of failure can hold us back and stop us achieving things, he says.

Victoria Carter 25 Nov 2023
Beyond tactics, you need a marketing mindset

Beyond tactics, you need a marketing mindset

Businesses need good strategic planning with a focus on zero waste.



Investigations

Auditing the Auditors: Utilities firms have big other bills
Markets Auditing the Auditors

Auditing the Auditors: Utilities firms have big other bills

Utilities firms tend to spend more money outside their non-statutory audit. 

Victoria Young 06 Dec 2023
PwC retains largest auditor market share
Finance Auditing the Auditors

PwC retains largest auditor market share

PwC has most major clients in NZX50 as fees continue to creep up.

Murray Jones 05 Dec 2023
High risk, low pay: rubbish and recycling workers ‘undervalued’
Waste is Money

High risk, low pay: rubbish and recycling workers ‘undervalued’

WorkSafe recorded 12 deaths in the waste industry between 2012 and 2021.

Cécile Meier 21 Nov 2023

Top Gainers


2 Cheap Cars Group Ltd $0.880 7.32%
ArborGen Holdings $0.175 5.42%
Geneva Finance $0.390 5.41%
Bremworth $0.600 5.26%
Rakon $0.640 4.92%

Top Decliners


Just Life Group $0.315 -7.35%
Napier Port Holdings $2.310 -5.33%
Radius Residential Care $0.125 -5.30%
Restaurant Brands $3.710 -4.38%
Savor $0.250 -3.85%

Top Gainers


EROAD $0.890 3.49%
STRAKER TRANSLATIONS LIMITED $0.590 2.65%
ikeGPS Group $0.520 2.33%
a2 Milk Company $4.120 1.73%
BATHURST RESOURCES LIMITED. $0.965 1.58%

Top Decliners


Vulcan Steel $2.130 -4.05%
Harmoney Ordinary Shares $0.495 -3.60%
Synlait $1.015 -2.88%
NEUREN PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED $15.690 -2.24%
Chorus $7.190 -1.91%

Technology


Investments

Rangatira bets on turning green to gold
Primary Sector

Rangatira bets on turning green to gold

Investment firm will pay a dividend of $5.9 million for the half-year.

Brent Melville 06 Dec 2023
Podcasts Free

Cooking the Books podcast: Why KiwiSaver needs to change

In this episode, Frances Cook discusses how KiwiSaver could be working harder for you.

Frances Cook 04 Dec 2023
Cooking the Books podcast: Why KiwiSaver needs to change

Money Answers: Should we wait to buy our ideal family home?

It’s also about your values and how you want to live your life.

Frances Cook 02 Dec 2023
Money Answers: Should we wait to buy our ideal family home?

The Life

Waiheke's Tantalus Estate: a tantalising offer
Editor's Picks

Waiheke's Tantalus Estate: a tantalising offer

Bids close for the Waiheke Island estate in February.

Paul McBeth 03 Dec 2023
Bill Foley's latest gift to NZ: The Runholder

Bill Foley's latest gift to NZ: The Runholder

The Runholder is a chic new wining and dining option in Martinborough.

Pattrick Smellie 03 Dec 2023
The swift(y) way to a southern man's heart
Primary Sector

The swift(y) way to a southern man's heart

"At the end of a long day, I just want a beer," says Carlos Bagrie.

Brent Melville 03 Dec 2023
Born to be wild – Cupra’s sporty new hatchback
Cars Free Review

Born to be wild – Cupra’s sporty new hatchback

Cupra's little Born EV signifies a new life for the marque

Matt Martel 03 Dec 2023

Media

Publicis Groupe ANZ appoints media agency boss
News in Brief

Publicis Groupe ANZ appoints media agency boss

Publicis Groupe ANZ has appointed Spark Foundry Australia’s Imogen Hewitt as chief media officer to oversee its media agency division.Hewitt will take on the new role and lead the Publicis media agency's offering across Australia and New Zealand, including MBM and Spark Found...