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Law & Regulation
AG flays Callaghan over conflicts in Manaaki probe
Multiple failings identified in Callaghan's approach to controversial due diligence.
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.
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%.
Finance
Fonterra lifts payout, earning forecast
The lift comes after the recent lift in global prices.
Markets
ComCom: Is it time to deregulate fibre broadband?
The review is the first under a new regulatory regime.
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.
Opinion
Paul McBeth: Hobson’s choice when it comes to growth
Unthreading the regulatory patchwork will take some doing.
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.
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.
Markets
Xero, Tourism Holdings, NZME among Deloitte Top 200 winners
The prestigious Deloitte Top 200 Awards winners were revealed on Wednesday evening.
Opinion
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.
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.
Environment
Belinda Mathers: Negotiations at COP28 likely to affect NZ businesses
Big exporters like Fonterra are under increasing pressure from customers over emissions.
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.
World
Volunteers flock to Israel to fill jobs made vacant by conflict
Airline passengers speak of filling voids caused by the war with Hamas.
Business Advice
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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
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.
Sponsored
CoP this: making bank transfers safer
New CoP technology: more security against scams, fraud and errors.
Sponsored
Is your building silver, gold or platinum?
WiredScore launches digital connectivity certification for buildings in New Zealand.
Sponsored
Insurance giant target: ‘home by Xmas’
Suncorp NZ: nearly all 32,000 cyclone & flooding claims settled by Xmas.
Investigations
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.
Finance
Auditing the Auditors
PwC retains largest auditor market share
PwC has most major clients in NZX50 as fees continue to creep up.
Waste is Money
High risk, low pay: rubbish and recycling workers ‘undervalued’
WorkSafe recorded 12 deaths in the waste industry between 2012 and 2021.
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
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Infrastructure
US giant's Three Waters win could be unwound
Gentrack queries Koch-owned firm's win. DIA says there will be an 'off-ramp'.
Investments
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Primary Sector
Rangatira bets on turning green to gold
Investment firm will pay a dividend of $5.9 million for the half-year.
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.
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.
Podcasts
Free
Sponsored: Cooking the Books podcast: Timing the sale of your business
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.
The Life
Editor's Picks
Waiheke's Tantalus Estate: a tantalising offer
Bids close for the Waiheke Island estate in February.
Bill Foley's latest gift to NZ: The Runholder
The Runholder is a chic new wining and dining option in Martinborough.
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.
Cars
Free
Review
Born to be wild – Cupra’s sporty new hatchback
Cupra's little Born EV signifies a new life for the marque
Markets
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%.
Property
Property economist isn't expecting house buying frenzy
Alexander expects a gradual pickup, lower rates will be the turning point.
Law & Regulation
Technology
AG flays Callaghan over conflicts in Manaaki probe
Multiple failings identified in Callaghan's approach to controversial due diligence.
Energy
Limited interest in buying OMV's NZ oil and gas assets
OMVNZ is this country's largest energy producer.
Primary Sector
Finance
Fonterra lifts payout, earning forecast
The lift comes after the recent lift in global prices.
Sustainable Finance
KiwiSaver
Call to reverse growing NZ investment in fossil fuels
Fund managers accused of trying to time the market.
Public sector
Law & Regulation
AG flays Callaghan over conflicts in Manaaki probe
Multiple failings identified in Callaghan's approach to controversial due diligence.
Media
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...
