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Finance
Jarden, BNZ, JBWere deal said to be a pre-Christmas mixer
The smoke signals are hinting that a deal might land soon.
Primary Sector
Liquidation likely for timber processor
However, MBIE says it wasn't in default of its loan.
Infrastructure
Spark bolsters resilience with satellite-backed towers
Starting with five temporary satellite connected cell towers around the country.
Economy
The RBNZ looks to have one more hike up its sleeve
There is a 75% chance of another 25 basis point rate hike.
Opinion
Peter Griffin: AI dominates tech
Did I think ChatGPT would spawn something this big? Hell, no!
Law & Regulation
We have to praise Serato like we should
Right about now, InMusic says it's time to stop the deal.
Economy
NZ govt bond tender tipped to perform well
The debt management office will tender $500 million nominal NZ government bonds.
Opinion
Julia Jones: The future for insurance in NZ
There is an urgent need for investment that is not only robust but also future-relevant.
Technology
Business of Tech podcast: 2023 was the year of AI, where will it head in 2024?
Frith Tweedie and Matt Ensor share their thoughts on where the tech is headed.
Economy
RBNZ stays on hold at 5.5%, strikes more hawkish tone
The move was expected but the higher track is a surprise.
Opinion
Julia Jones: The future for insurance in NZ
There is an urgent need for investment that is not only robust but also future-relevant.
Technology
Peter Griffin: AI dominates tech
Did I think ChatGPT would spawn something this big? Hell, no!
David Chaplin: Kiwi(Saver): why it’s not National's bird of the century
The industry is likely to push back against any multi-scheme membership changes.
Economy
Pattrick Smellie: Making sense of the coalition agreements
The coalition agreement is a strange amalgam of bright ideas and pet projects.
The Life
Books
Kids' school-break reading: holidays every which way
Selection includes a Kiwi Jewish child's Hanukkah chats with her US cousin.
Business Advice
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Fail File: John Dunn, surgeon and founder of Endoscopy Auckland
Fear of failure can hold us back and stop us achieving things, he says.
Beyond tactics, you need a marketing mindset
Businesses need good strategic planning with a focus on zero waste.
Opinion
Julia Jones: Are we, like, totally going back to the 80s?
We're caught in a slow-moving time warp.
Sponsored
Insurance giant target: ‘home by Xmas’
Suncorp NZ: nearly all 32,000 cyclone & flooding claims settled by Xmas.
Sponsored
How a fruit picker, a freak storm and Kiwibank have saved millions of kilos of food
Wonky Box – an object lesson in how a good business idea can bear fruit (literally) to the benefit of growers, customers and the environment.
Sponsored
The future of work: how offices are enticing workers back
Quality spaces, desirable locations & features are wooing more workers back to the office.
Investigations
Waste is Money
High risk, low pay: rubbish and recycling workers ‘undervalued’
WorkSafe recorded 12 deaths in the waste industry between 2012 and 2021.
NZX50 Carbon Insight
NZX50 Carbon Insight
NZX50: Who's cutting emissions the quickest?
Contact Energy reduced its emissions intensity by 24% in one year.
Health
Self-regulated hearing aid market in need of ‘overhaul’
Questions have been raised about the ethics and structure of the audiology sector.
Top Gainers
| EROAD | $0.880 | 11.39% |
| TradeWindow | $0.235 | 6.82% |
| Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation | $23.800 | 5.82% |
| Gentrack Group | $5.880 | 4.07% |
| EBOS Group | $37.080 | 4.07% |
Top Decliners
| Accordant Group | $0.970 | -5.83% |
| Arvida Group | $1.010 | -4.72% |
| Asset Plus | $0.230 | -4.17% |
| Argosy Property | $1.110 | -3.48% |
| Meridian | $5.110 | -3.40% |
Top Gainers
| Vulcan Steel | $2.680 | 8.06% |
| Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation | $22.160 | 7.53% |
| ikeGPS Group | $0.520 | 6.00% |
| Metro Performance Glass | $0.280 | 5.00% |
| EBOS Group | $34.420 | 4.73% |
Top Decliners
| AFT Pharmaceuticals | $3.300 | -7.58% |
| DGL Group | $0.800 | -5.88% |
| Meridian | $4.780 | -4.44% |
| Smartpay Holdings Limited | $1.305 | -3.70% |
| STRAKER TRANSLATIONS LIMITED | $0.590 | -3.45% |
Technology
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Markets
ERoad half-year earnings reflect straighter steering
Cash burn under control, strong potential in North America.
Investments
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Podcasts
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How to sell your business for a tidy profit.
Podcasts
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Cooking the Books: Why embracing a ‘personal brand’ could get you a pay rise
How to put forward your case for a payrise.
Opinion
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Frances Cook: Money Answers: Is it too late to fix my retirement?
It’s worth putting in whatever amount works for your budget.
Finance
Free
A new gold rush for investors
The co-founders of Goldie want to help more people invest and create wealth.
The Life
Books
Books
Kids' school-break reading: holidays every which way
Selection includes a Kiwi Jewish child's Hanukkah chats with her US cousin.
Bloomberg
Social trends
We're raising a generation of prudes who want less sex
A craving for PG-rated content is not just reasonable but also healthy for Gen Z.
My Net Worth
My Net Worth: Ross Buckley, chair, Institute of Directors
Business leader a devoted fan of marathons, Meat Loaf, Taylor Swift and ice cream.
Bloomberg
Japanese sauna culture becomes a remedy for digital burnout
Finland and smash-hit comic book inspire youth to get sweaty to escape life on screens.
Markets
Reserve Bank casts shadow over NZ sharemarket
After a strong start, the sharemarket dipped following the RBNZ's MPS.
Property
Tourism
Profits up for Skyline, but Queenstown upgrade costs soar to $310m
While Korean business suffers from slow pandemic recovery, copycat sites.
Law & Regulation
Services
We have to praise Serato like we should
Right about now, InMusic says it's time to stop the deal.
Energy
One million smart meters now on Vector and Amazon's data system
Diverge is operating in Australia and NZ.
Primary Sector
Law & Regulation
Liquidation likely for timber processor
However, MBIE says it wasn't in default of its loan.
Sustainable Finance
Pathfinder's investments bear fruit on award day
Ethical investors are going through a rough patch with short-term returns.
Public sector
Policy
Business of Government: the ghost of Bill English, the return of Stuart Nash and more
Our weekly round-up of public sector news.
Infrastructure
Technology
Spark bolsters resilience with satellite-backed towers
Starting with five temporary satellite connected cell towers around the country.