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Retail
KMD Brands pulled into Trump trade war
Like a lot associated with so-called ‘Liberation Day’, much remains uncertain.
Economy
US tariff risk less than expected for FPH, Jarden says
Jarden says tariff-related impacts on earnings would be "nominal" by 2030.
Infrastructure
Southbase Construction targets North Island growth
Set up after the quakes, the Christchurch firm is rapidly scaling up in the North Island.
Markets
Market Close
Gentrack leads NZ sharemarket down almost 1%
The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 12,225.28, down 113.29 points or 0.92%.
Economy
Trump’s tariffs may spur a more dovish RBNZ
The risk appears more weighted to the RBNZ cutting the OCR further than otherwise.
Primary Sector
United States tariffs: NZ's hit could have been a lot worse
Open Country's boss believes NZ needs to “keep our noses clean" going forward.
Opinion
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.
Public sector
Deb Te Kawa: Fixing the public service
Public Sector Act reform rightly aims at results, rather than cuts.
Finance
Andrew Body: Willis can do more to fix banking competition
A competitive banking system needs more than lower capital adequacy ratios.
Technology
Peter Griffin: Off-the-shelf AI leading the way
Long-promised productivity gains from AI will soon be reflected in NZ's economy.
Investments
Opinion
How to make 267% – or lose 90% – on treasury bonds
Extra-touchy funds come in two basic forms: leveraged and inverse.
Business Advice
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.
Finance
The invisible chair: Wayne Boyd
One of NZ's best, lowest-profile directors reflects on a career in governance.
Law & Regulation
Bronwyn Heenan: Important consultation on managing psychosocial risks at work
Have your say on important mental health legislation.
Sponsored
Commercial property trends: AI, sustainability and growing confidence
Falling rates and green tech shape property investment’s future.
Sponsored
Continuing Arnold Downer’s legacy: infrastructure, inclusion and impact
‘The Downer difference’ in action: building communities, creating lasting change.
Investigations
Business of Food
Business of Food
Grocery reform: Breaking up a Monopoly
Advice from a former minister as Government tries to increase supermarket competition.
Officials warned Libelle could fail to deliver school lunches
First report shows over $14 million owing.
Editor's Picks
Exclusive
Libelle's downfall raises procurement process question
Plus: The Pita Pit and Subway deal that could have been.
Top Gainers
| Pacific Edge | $0.134 | 3.08% |
| Blackpearl | $0.750 | 2.74% |
| Vital | $0.245 | 2.08% |
| Scott Technology | $1.780 | 1.71% |
| Solutions Dynamics | $0.650 | 1.56% |
Top Decliners
| AoFrio Limited | $0.100 | -9.09% |
| Move Logistics | $0.195 | -7.14% |
| Gentrack Group | $10.540 | -6.56% |
| Skellerup Holdings | $4.400 | -5.98% |
| Tourism Holdings | $1.640 | -5.20% |
Top Gainers
| Contact Energy | $8.560 | 5.24% |
| Heartland Group Holdings | $0.700 | 4.48% |
| Mercury | $5.380 | 4.27% |
| Pacific Edge Limited | $0.125 | 4.17% |
| Genesis | $1.995 | 1.27% |
Top Decliners
| New Zealand King Salmon Investments | $0.215 | -9.30% |
| Vulcan Steel | $4.100 | -8.91% |
| NEUREN PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED | $9.860 | -6.81% |
| Kathmandu Holdings | $0.315 | -6.06% |
| AROA BIOSURGERY LIMITED | $0.420 | -5.68% |
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News in Brief
Canadian company buys majority stake in Serato for $116.9m
Canadian technology holding company Tiny has announced a 66% acquisition of DJ software company Serato for US$66 million (NZ$116.9m).Tiny has agreed to acquire the majority stake in Serato, payable through a combination of cash and Class A common shares. The deal valued the compa...
Investments
Economy
Analysts struggle to find upside from Trump tariffs
‘They've forgotten the lessons of the Great Depression,’ one analyst said.
Markets
Behind the rise of shareholder activism
Activists can be seen as 'baddies', but a new report says there are benefits.
Opinion
David Chaplin: Rātā tests trust boundaries with fund buy
The community trust sector has been veering into more exotic investment territory.
Primary Sector
Who is Mainland Group's chair-elect Liz Coutts
From CEO at 31 to one of NZ's most sought-after directors.
Markets
NZME board drama: shareholder showdown delayed
NZME says crunch governance meeting will now be in June after it received legal advice.
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Cars
Review & road trip: Porsche 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid
It’s not exactly an eco-hybrid, although it does provide more performance.
Books
Review
Was it, in fact, Yoko's career that was derailed by the Beatles?
Biography offers a welcome reassessment of the artist’s place in cultural history.
Editor's Picks
My Net Worth: Brooke van Velden, Cabinet minister
"There is strength in being a leader who listens, who doesn't just dictate."
Art
Review
Tennessee Williams classic comes alive to new audience
The ballet tells the old story in a new way.
Markets
Gentrack leads NZ sharemarket down almost 1%
The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 12,225.28, down 113.29 points or 0.92%.
Property
Infrastructure
Southbase Construction targets North Island growth
Set up after the quakes, the Christchurch firm is rapidly scaling up in the North Island.
Law & Regulation
Markets
Takeovers Panel will meet on NZME issue
The panel said in a media release today it had met on the issue of Grenon’s shareholding.
Energy
Primary Sector
Mineral sands miner appoints new chair for expansion era
Debbie Birch joins the group as it seeks consent for a major new mine near Hokitika.
Primary Sector
Markets
United States tariffs: NZ's hit could have been a lot worse
Open Country's boss believes NZ needs to “keep our noses clean" going forward.
Sustainable Finance
Sport
Breakers basketball sale: Who are the Grice brothers?
Meet the siblings behind the ownership change at the franchise.
Public sector
Opinion
Deb Te Kawa: Fixing the public service
Public Sector Act reform rightly aims at results, rather than cuts.
Media
Markets
Behind the rise of shareholder activism
Activists can be seen as 'baddies', but a new report says there are benefits.
Infrastructure
News in Brief
Autopilot error caused Manawanui sinking – report
New Zealand’s Navy and the Defence Minister fronted a media conference today.