Jarden, BNZ, JBWere deal said to be a pre-Christmas mixer
Finance

Jarden, BNZ, JBWere deal said to be a pre-Christmas mixer

The smoke signals are hinting that a deal might land soon.

Liquidation likely for timber processor
Primary Sector

Liquidation likely for timber processor

However, MBIE says it wasn't in default of its loan.

Spark bolsters resilience with satellite-backed towers
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. 

The RBNZ looks to have one more hike up its sleeve
Opinion

Peter Griffin: AI dominates tech

Did I think ChatGPT would spawn something this big? Hell, no!

AI dominates tech
Law & Regulation

We have to praise Serato like we should

Right about now, InMusic says it's time to stop the deal.

We have to praise Serato like we should
Economy

NZ govt bond tender tipped to perform well

The debt management office will tender $500 million nominal NZ government bonds. 

NZ govt bond tender tipped to perform well
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.  

The future for insurance in NZ
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.

Business of Tech podcast: 2023 was the year of AI, where will it head in 2024?
Economy

RBNZ stays on hold at 5.5%, strikes more hawkish tone

The move was expected but the higher track is a surprise. 

Rebecca Howard 29 Nov 2023
RBNZ stays on hold at 5.5%, strikes more hawkish tone
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Opinion

The future for insurance in NZ

Julia Jones: The future for insurance in NZ

There is an urgent need for investment that is not only robust but also future-relevant.  

AI dominates tech
Technology

Peter Griffin: AI dominates tech

Did I think ChatGPT would spawn something this big? Hell, no!

Kiwi(Saver): why it’s not National's bird of the century

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.

David Chaplin 29 Nov 2023
Making sense of the coalition agreements
Economy

Pattrick Smellie: Making sense of the coalition agreements

The coalition agreement is a strange amalgam of bright ideas and pet projects.

Pattrick Smellie 28 Nov 2023

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Business Advice

Fail File: John Dunn, surgeon and founder of Endoscopy Auckland

Fail File: John Dunn, surgeon and founder of Endoscopy Auckland

Fear of failure can hold us back and stop us achieving things, he says.

Victoria Carter 25 Nov 2023
Beyond tactics, you need a marketing mindset

Beyond tactics, you need a marketing mindset

Businesses need good strategic planning with a focus on zero waste.



Investigations

High risk, low pay: rubbish and recycling workers ‘undervalued’
Waste is Money

High risk, low pay: rubbish and recycling workers ‘undervalued’

WorkSafe recorded 12 deaths in the waste industry between 2012 and 2021.

Cécile Meier 21 Nov 2023
NZX50: Who's cutting emissions the quickest?
NZX50 Carbon Insight NZX50 Carbon Insight

NZX50: Who's cutting emissions the quickest?

Contact Energy reduced its emissions intensity by 24% in one year.

Murray Jones 16 Nov 2023
Self-regulated hearing aid market in need of ‘overhaul’
Health

Self-regulated hearing aid market in need of ‘overhaul’

Questions have been raised about the ethics and structure of the audiology sector.

Murray Jones 10 Nov 2023

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


Investments

Opinion Free

Frances Cook: Money Answers: Is it too late to fix my retirement?

It’s worth putting in whatever amount works for your budget.

Frances Cook 25 Nov 2023
Money Answers: Is it too late to fix my retirement?
Finance Free

A new gold rush for investors

The co-founders of Goldie want to help more people invest and create wealth.

A new gold rush for investors
Opinion

David Chaplin: Why outcomes are in

The FMA isn’t the only regulator pondering outcomes.

David Chaplin 22 Nov 2023
Why outcomes are in

The Life

Kids' school-break reading: holidays every which way
Books Books

Kids' school-break reading: holidays every which way

Selection includes a Kiwi Jewish child's Hanukkah chats with her US cousin.

We're raising a generation of prudes who want less sex
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.

Bloomberg 26 Nov 2023
My Net Worth: Ross Buckley, chair, Institute of Directors
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.

Ella Somers 26 Nov 2023
Japanese sauna culture becomes a remedy for digital burnout
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.

Bloomberg 19 Nov 2023