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Retail
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Former Harvey Norman contractor assesses legal action
Like Uber drivers, Lachlan MacDonald believes he was an employee.
Markets
Market close
NZ sharemarket down nearly 0.2%
The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 12,596.87, down 23.07 points or 0.18%.
Economy
Fast track's Northland connections
An umbilical cord of infrastructure for Northland runs through the fast track list.
Policy
Scott Base redevelopment staff facing redundancy
The troubled build is going through a reset and layoffs are expected.
Opinion
Dileepa Fonseka: The last tax cut?
National's tax reductions have proven to be a millstone around its neck.
Economy
NZ dollar's wings clipped, RBNZ tipped to go 50bps
The kiwi is sliding, but it is more about the greenback than the RBNZ.
Primary Sector
What new Japanese owners plan for Ashburton Meat Processors
New beef chain up to export standards and meat-processing room coming.
Primary Sector
Simon Limmer on switching from red meat to wine
Indevin Group chief executive reflects on his first few months in the role.
Law & Regulation
AA Insurance to pay $6m after High Court judgment
Customers should be able to trust their insurers' systems, FMA says.
Economy
Govt fires first salvo in 'growth now' narrative
Fast-track announcements folllow Christopher Luxon's promised infrastructure focus.
Energy
Rio Tinto in talks to acquire Arcadium Lithium
Lithium has been one of Rio Tinto’s priorities for growth.
Opinion
Simon Robertson: Defence of the dark arts
Why is macro trading so hard?
Technology
Paul McBeth: TPT Group still hungry for acquisitions after 25 years
Even when times are tight, there’s always time to celebrate success.
Technology
Peter Griffin: Big hurdles to overcome to make GovGPT really useful
Chatbot development is an important step to building confidence.
Markets
Pattrick Smellie: The case for an NZX short-selling register
Trusted markets need transparency and data. Spark's share price fall is case in point.
Law & Regulation
Telegram a hunting ground for crims – and cops
Murder, terror plots often discussed publicly on app, giving investigators critical leads.
Business Advice
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Fail File
Fail file: Film director Kevin Denholm
The Anglican priest is behind some of NZ's best-loved ads.
Opinion
Rachael Judge: Questions remain on ‘gateway test’ for contractors
Employee or contractor – the issue is vexed.
Opinion
Georgina Toomey: Employers face severe penalties for wage theft
Employers who deliberately withhold worker wages face hefty penalties.
Sponsored
Cloud can be an engine for top-line growth
New report reveals AI impacting cloud platform choices.
Sponsored
Businesses struggle to manage skyrocketing tech costs amid AI boom
A new report shows only 57% of Australia and New Zealand leaders have a clear understanding of their tech expenses.
Sponsored
How smart data improves infrastructure
Data and tech we already have can cut costs and build a better NZ.
Investigations
Retail
Exclusive
Former Harvey Norman contractor assesses legal action
Like Uber drivers, Lachlan MacDonald believes he was an employee.
Finance
Exclusive
Tech entrepreneur Ashutosh Sharma made bankrupt
Sharma styled himself as a prolific company founder and high-flying businessman.
Material Matters
In-depth
Offsite building industry struggling to stay afloat
Govt's pausing of projects and economic downturn have had a devastating impact.
Top Gainers
| Enprise Group | $0.405 | 9.46% |
| Santana Minerals | $2.415 | 9.28% |
| Pacific Edge | $0.168 | 6.33% |
| The Warehouse Group | $1.160 | 5.45% |
| PGG Wrightson | $1.810 | 4.62% |
Top Decliners
| Being AI Ltd | $0.590 | -9.23% |
| Blackpearl | $1.280 | -8.57% |
| Chatham Rock Phosphate | $0.117 | -7.87% |
| New Zealand King Salmon Investments | $0.235 | -6.00% |
| Accordant Group | $0.460 | -4.17% |
Top Gainers
| Vulcan Steel | $4.570 | 8.81% |
| Oceania Healthcare | $0.860 | 7.09% |
| ikeGPS Group | $0.560 | 4.67% |
| Harmoney Ordinary Shares | $0.390 | 4.17% |
| Vista Group International | $2.690 | 4.08% |
Top Decliners
| Synlait | $0.360 | -6.76% |
| AFT Pharmaceuticals | $3.020 | -5.63% |
| Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation | $31.330 | -4.51% |
| BATHURST RESOURCES LIMITED. | $0.765 | -3.21% |
| Genesis | $1.900 | -2.56% |
Technology
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Markets
Blackpearl seeks $10m to help win higher-value customers
The NZX-listed company’s customers are primarily US-based.
Investments
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Bloomberg
Asia the place to be as stocks and currencies shine
A series of epochal events propel the region’s equities to world beaters.
Finance
AustralianSuper ratchets up US expansion moves
Pension scheme aims to double its New York staff.
The Wall Street Journal
SEC sends a message to startups about ‘fake it’ culture
US securities watchdog takes aim at new firms misleading investors.
Retail
KMD Brands appoints new CEO as Daly resigns
Departing CEO Michael Daly held the top job since May 2021.
The Life
My Net Worth
My Net Worth: Mark Heine, Eroad co-chief executive
From a young age, the tech company leader has been driven by a love of learning.
Cars
Review: Lotus Eletre – an insane Iron Man-type car
"This is a really hyper hypercar. And it scared the bejeezus out of me."
My Net Worth: John Berry, CEO, Pathfinder Asset Management
The company chief runs a personal messy-desk policy at the office.
Markets
NZ sharemarket down nearly 0.2%
The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 12,596.87, down 23.07 points or 0.18%.
Property
Economy
Fast track's Northland connections
An umbilical cord of infrastructure for Northland runs through the fast track list.
Law & Regulation
AA Insurance to pay $6m after High Court judgment
Customers should be able to trust their insurers' systems, FMA says.
Energy
World
Rio Tinto in talks to acquire Arcadium Lithium
Lithium has been one of Rio Tinto’s priorities for growth.
Primary Sector
Simon Limmer on switching from red meat to wine
Indevin Group chief executive reflects on his first few months in the role.
Sustainable Finance
Simon Watts tries to win over sceptical ethical investors
The Government was being open about the challenges of reducing emissions, he said.
Public sector
News in Brief
XRB appoints Wendy Venter as new chief executive
The External Reporting Board is appointing independent director Wendy Venter as its new chief executive.Venter has been a member of its audit and assurance board since July 2022 and is a director of GNS Science and a trustee of Wellington’s Nikau Foundation.She also chairs the ri...
Media
News in Brief
2degrees wins big education contract previously held by Spark
2degrees has won a big education contract previously held by Spark.Network For Learning (N4L), the Crown company that provides tech services for students and teachers, recently under fire over inappropriate content, has just signed contracts running through to 2031 with 2degrees...
Infrastructure
Policy
Scott Base redevelopment staff facing redundancy
The troubled build is going through a reset and layoffs are expected.