My Net Worth: Elliot Smith, Kiwbank's chief customer officer
My Net Worth

My Net Worth: Elliot Smith, Kiwbank's chief customer officer

"I've been privileged to have worked for some great people."

Airbnb adds in-home services
Travel

Airbnb adds in-home services

"With the launch of services and experiences, we're changing travel again."

AFP 5:00am
Five European countries for cheaper summer travel
The Life

Five European countries for cheaper summer travel

Here are four countries where you can get more bang for your buck.

On The Money: Greg Miller, Miles Hurrell, and more...
On the Money

On The Money: Greg Miller, Miles Hurrell, and more...

One word might have dominated the week, but it wasn't the only thing that happened.

Dileepa Fonseka 17 May 2025
Opinion

Simon Robertson: Holy NZ financial markets Batman

Every stock exchange and investment firm deserves a hero. 

Simon Robertson 17 May 2025
Holy NZ financial markets Batman
World

Tariffs and the truth behind Trump’s ‘two dolls’ gaffe

Trump's trade war is a clumsy and misplaced attempt to reimpose economic discipline.

Tariffs and the truth behind Trump’s ‘two dolls’ gaffe
Bloomberg Opinion

Afghan refugees should be treated same as South Africans

The greater outrage is the suspension of a refugee programme that is so badly needed.

Bloomberg 17 May 2025
Afghan refugees should be treated same as South Africans
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Opinion

Holy NZ financial markets Batman

Simon Robertson: Holy NZ financial markets Batman

Every stock exchange and investment firm deserves a hero. 

Simon Robertson 17 May 2025
Navigating workplace romance
Law & Regulation

Bronwyn Heenan: Navigating workplace romance

Romantic work relationships involve difficult conversations that should be had.

Bronwyn Heenan 16 May 2025
How bad is the Government’s fiscal position?
Budget 2025

Cameron Bagrie: How bad is the Government’s fiscal position?

If we accept higher debt levels, we must know that the money spent is well used.

Cameron Bagrie 16 May 2025
Science reset – what success requires
Technology

Peter Griffin: Science reset – what success requires

A big-picture view is needed from the prime minister's new chief science adviser.

Peter Griffin 14 May 2025

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Investigations

Food Safety ramps up school lunch oversight
Business of Food

Food Safety ramps up school lunch oversight

Food safety boss meets with Compass Group fortnightly. 

Cécile Meier 08 May 2025
Woolworths' bulk-buys on land limited
Business of Food

Woolworths' bulk-buys on land limited

OIO trims Woolworths pre-purchasing, but allows grocer to buy land to house some staff.

Garth Bray 14 Apr 2025
Grocery reform: Breaking up a Monopoly
Business of Food Business of Food

Grocery reform: Breaking up a Monopoly

Advice from a former minister as Government tries to increase supermarket competition.

Dileepa Fonseka 31 Mar 2025

Top Gainers


Third Age Health $3.060 5.52%
Allied Farmers $0.740 4.23%
Bremworth $0.570 3.64%
ikeGPS Group $0.950 3.26%
Burger Fuel Group $0.350 2.94%

Top Decliners


Blackpearl $0.710 -4.05%
PaySauce $0.155 -3.13%
Skellerup Holdings $4.750 -3.06%
Oceania Healthcare $0.650 -2.99%
Ventia $4.950 -2.94%

Top Gainers


AFT Pharmaceuticals $2.550 7.59%
Heartland Group Holdings $0.800 3.29%
Smartpay Holdings Limited $0.945 2.72%
Vulcan Steel $4.600 2.70%
Contact Energy $8.600 2.63%

Top Decliners


STRAKER TRANSLATIONS LIMITED $0.530 -7.02%
AROA BIOSURGERY LIMITED $0.455 -3.30%
Harmoney Ordinary Shares $0.605 -2.42%
Vista Group International $3.380 -2.03%
XERO LIMITED $180.030 -1.12%

Technology


Investments

Why IkeGPS is amped to win in the US
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.

Why Xero is loyal to the ASX
Sustainable Finance

KiwiSaver and fossil fuels: Why we invest

Some KiwiSaver providers say there are good reasons to stick with fossil fuels.

Greg Hurrell 15 May 2025
KiwiSaver and fossil fuels: Why we invest
Finance

How Sharesies is providing ‘patient’ capital for listeds

The online platform is being tapped for bookbuilds and dividend reinvestment plans.

How Sharesies is providing ‘patient’ capital for listeds
Markets

Vista to take 25 Picturehouse Cinema sites to the cloud in 2025

The listed cinema software firm has its AGM on May 21.

Vista to take 25 Picturehouse Cinema sites to the cloud in 2025

The Life

Five European countries for cheaper summer travel
Travel

Five European countries for cheaper summer travel

Here are four countries where you can get more bang for your buck.

Nissan X-Trail N-Trek review: rough with the smooth
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.

David Linklater 17 May 2025
‘Super Agers’ review: living the good life
Books

‘Super Agers’ review: living the good life

Diet and regular exercise are a better bet than trendy supplements.

Save your favourite restaurant in business? Become a regular
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

The NZ company 'democratising hearing health'
Health On The Up

The NZ company 'democratising hearing health'

Can hearing aids be made both affordable and desirable?

Pattrick Smellie 09 May 2025
H&S reform back with a vengeance
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.

Bronwyn Heenan 04 Apr 2025
For Pete's sake, will you please shut up and let me work!
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.



Media

Film subsidy regime gets $577m budget boost
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...

Staff reporters 16 May 2025