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Economy
Willis damps down huge depreciation change talk
The Finance Minister scotched market talk of a 100% depreciation regime.
Policy
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown launches tech alliance
Less social media, mayor says, more meaningful tech that creates high-paid jobs.
Markets
Paul Ridley-Smith: ComCom dithering over Manawa deal
Negative messaging over straightforward deal left shareholders guessing.
Policy
LPC expects freight bump from Aratere retirement
KiwiRail expects to farewell its only rail-enabled ferry by Aug 30 at the latest.
Property
Future of Bob Jones' property empire 'very simple' – director
Company founder and chair Bob Jones died in early May.
Markets
Tower 1H underlying net profit beats analysts' expectations
Tower declared a fully imputed dividend of 8 cents a share.
Opinion
David Chaplin: Budget 2025: Clip rumoured for KiwiSaver’s wings
Axeing the member tax credit or bringing in means testing are among the possible changes.
Primary Sector
Milk and money flow as season ends on high
NZ's prices have benefited from weak supply overseas and strong demand.
Property
Heartland hastening them out, homeowners say
Bank offers limited and high interest rates as it quits the Kiwi mortgage business.
Primary Sector
Backlash over proposed glyphosate residue hike
Farmers, businesses and green groups raise concerns over a glyphosate rule change.
Infrastructure
Budget 2025: Rail rolls on with $600m for upgrades
Ministers Winston Peters and Chris Bishop talked up benefits for freight, commuters.
Opinion
KiwiSaver
David Chaplin: Budget 2025: Clip rumoured for KiwiSaver’s wings
Axeing the member tax credit or bringing in means testing are among the possible changes.
Markets
Paul Ridley-Smith: ComCom dithering over Manawa deal
Negative messaging over straightforward deal left shareholders guessing.
Maria Slade: Frantic property flipping a worry
What's to stop the practice driving up prices and disadvantaging genuine homeowners?
Simon Robertson: Holy NZ financial markets Batman
Every stock exchange and investment firm deserves a hero.
The Life
‘Super Agers’ review: living the good life
Diet and regular exercise are a better bet than trendy supplements.
Investigations
Business of Food
Food Safety ramps up school lunch oversight
Food safety boss meets with Compass Group fortnightly.
Business of Food
Woolworths' bulk-buys on land limited
OIO trims Woolworths pre-purchasing, but allows grocer to buy land to house some staff.
Business of Food
Business of Food
Grocery reform: Breaking up a Monopoly
Advice from a former minister as Government tries to increase supermarket competition.
Top Gainers
| Tower | $1.495 | 3.82% |
| Spark | $2.245 | 2.75% |
| Smartshares Europe ETF | $2.588 | 2.58% |
| Fletcher Building | $3.300 | 2.48% |
| Meridian | $5.855 | 2.36% |
Top Decliners
| Serko | $3.070 | -3.76% |
| Restaurant Brands | $3.220 | -3.30% |
| Blackpearl | $0.700 | -2.78% |
| Synlait | $0.730 | -2.67% |
| Savor | $0.195 | -2.50% |
Top Gainers
| Tower | $1.375 | 5.36% |
| Spark | $2.060 | 2.49% |
| Fletcher Building | $3.050 | 1.67% |
| Kathmandu Holdings | $0.320 | 1.59% |
| NEUREN PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED | $12.850 | 1.58% |
Top Decliners
| EROAD | $0.810 | -3.70% |
| Contact Energy | $8.290 | -3.50% |
| Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation | $32.440 | -3.28% |
| Synlait | $0.690 | -2.86% |
| AROA BIOSURGERY LIMITED | $0.435 | -2.27% |
Technology
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Markets
Why Xero is loyal to the ASX
Cloud accounting firm 'happy to show up differently', CEO says.
Investments
Markets
Salesforce is Gentrack’s new customer scout
The dual-listed tech firm says full-year revenue will be at least $230m.
Infrastructure
Fletcher Building to disestablish standalone Australian division
It will switch to a trans-Tasman model.
Markets
Why IkeGPS is amped to win in the US
Multibillion-dollar infrastructure spend is significant tailwind for Colorado-based firm.
Markets
Why Xero is loyal to the ASX
Cloud accounting firm 'happy to show up differently', CEO says.
Sustainable Finance
KiwiSaver and fossil fuels: Why we invest
Some KiwiSaver providers say there are good reasons to stick with fossil fuels.
The Life
Travel
Five European countries for cheaper summer travel
Here are four countries where you can get more bang for your buck.
Cars
Nissan X-Trail N-Trek review: rough with the smooth
If you’re looking in this genre, the Nissan should be on your shopping list.
Books
‘Super Agers’ review: living the good life
Diet and regular exercise are a better bet than trendy supplements.
Good Food
Save your favourite restaurant in business? Become a regular
Somewhere, there’s a great place to eat, ready to get to know your name.
Business Advice
Health
Free
On The Up
The NZ company 'democratising hearing health'
Can hearing aids be made both affordable and desirable?
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.
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.
Sponsored
Tired of missing out on getting to global summits to help grow your business?
Airwallex is offering a grant for NZ businesses to join the action.
Sponsored
Active beats passive in tough times
Agile investing responds faster to market shocks and shifts.
Markets
Tower 1H underlying net profit beats analysts' expectations
Tower declared a fully imputed dividend of 8 cents a share.
Property
Future of Bob Jones' property empire 'very simple' – director
Company founder and chair Bob Jones died in early May.
Law & Regulation
Opinion
Bronwyn Heenan: Navigating workplace romance
Romantic work relationships involve difficult conversations that should be had.
Energy
Markets
Paul Ridley-Smith: ComCom dithering over Manawa deal
Negative messaging over straightforward deal left shareholders guessing.
Primary Sector
Environment
Backlash over proposed glyphosate residue hike
Farmers, businesses and green groups raise concerns over a glyphosate rule change.
Sustainable Finance
Responsible investment struggles amid global ESG backlash
ESG funds still flowing into NZ, but flow out of Europe for the first time.
Public sector
Business of Government
Business of Government
Pay equity, Budget pains, double standards and more
A wrap of some recent events in the public sector and Parliament.
Media
News in Brief
Film subsidy regime gets $577m budget boost
New Zealand’s film subsidy regime will survive the latest round of budget cuts, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. Willis announced she was tipping $577 million into the scheme at the Budget to reflect the higher-than-expected demand for the subsidy. This means the rebate will...
Infrastructure
Policy
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown launches tech alliance
Less social media, mayor says, more meaningful tech that creates high-paid jobs.