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Infrastructure
Analysis
Meet your new Interislander ferries (maybe)
After a year of uncertainty, the Government is set to make its ferry decision.
Politics
Sustainability on ice
Business Network boss says sustainability conversation has changed for the worse.
Primary Sector
Synlait Milk receives first cease withdrawal notice
Farmers had been putting in cease notices as Synlait's debt problems grew.
Markets
Direct Capital targets record fund size
Direct Capital's last fund was $425m. What will its new fund close at?
Primary Sector
Agriculture sector needs emissions progress
Some UK consumers are already reacting against methane inhibitors.
Economy
Creative solutions needed to keep NZ workers
Robert Walters sees talent migration potentially getting worse in 2025.
Economy
Tony Alexander picks mild recovery
Tony Alexander urges caution and restraint and forecasts a mild recovery.
Policy
Generational bargain over NZ super under threat
Pay as you go NZ super hard to sustain without productivity growth.
Opinion
Peter Griffin: A sweeter deal needed to attract top tech talent
To attract and retain workers, tech companies need to sweeten equity compensation offers.
Technology
Free
The Business of Tech podcast
Open mind is key to navigating change: Steve Vamos
The former Xero CEO says to be open to feedback and the general idea of change.
Markets
Market close
NZ sharemarket falls 1.5% as investors look for cash
The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 12,896.67, falling 196.51 points or 1.5%.
News in Brief
Opinion
Technology
Peter Griffin: A sweeter deal needed to attract top tech talent
To attract and retain workers, tech companies need to sweeten equity compensation offers.
Law & Regulation
David Chaplin: How the FMA flies under the regulatory radar
The FMA has little power to hold back the tide of scammers.
Markets
Paul McBeth: Tempering great earnings expectations
There’s a lot happening and to look forward to, but NZ is probably still in recession.
Politics
Pattrick Smellie: Labour: The risk of talking to yourself
Labour appears in surprisingly good heart a year after its election defeat.
Transport
US port wants bigger payday from surging ocean trade
Port of New York and Jersey seeks greater share of profits.
Business Advice
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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.
Law & Regulation
Rachael Judge: Getting recruitment right
An element of luck is always involved in recruitment processes.
Sponsored
Revolutionising NZ business networks
How 2degrees is transforming connectivity for Kiwi businesses.
Sponsored
Electric vehicles charge ahead for summer road trips as Z Energy boosts network
Expanded charger network makes long-range drives easier.
Investigations
Finance
Carbon Catchup: Who's up, who's down?
12 companies from the NZX50 increased their direct emissions compared to last year.
Retail
Exclusive
Former Harvey Norman contractor assesses legal action
Like Uber drivers, Lachlan MacDonald believes he was an employee.
Top Gainers
| Green Cross Health | $0.870 | 8.07% |
| CDL Investments | $0.800 | 3.90% |
| Serko | $3.740 | 2.47% |
| My Food Bag | $0.220 | 2.33% |
| Marlin Global | $0.930 | 2.18% |
Top Decliners
| ikeGPS Group | $0.550 | -6.78% |
| General Capital | $0.290 | -6.45% |
| Fletcher Building | $2.920 | -4.89% |
| T & G Global | $1.430 | -4.67% |
| Vulcan Steel | $7.690 | -3.88% |
Top Gainers
| ikeGPS Group | $0.530 | 2.91% |
| AROA BIOSURGERY LIMITED | $0.720 | 2.86% |
| New Zealand King Salmon Investments | $0.230 | 2.44% |
| Air New Zealand | $0.510 | 2.00% |
| Sky Network Television | $2.500 | 1.36% |
Top Decliners
| STRAKER TRANSLATIONS LIMITED | $0.580 | -5.79% |
| Fletcher Building | $2.610 | -5.45% |
| NEUREN PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED | $12.880 | -3.81% |
| SkyCity Entertainment Group | $1.300 | -3.70% |
| Harmoney Ordinary Shares | $0.400 | -2.70% |
Technology
Business of Tech
Free
The Business of Tech podcast
Open mind is key to navigating change: Steve Vamos
Markets
Being AI did not pay majority owner $3.3m in rent
While $3.3m for six months rent was a typo, it otherwise owes its owners far more.
Investments
Markets
Direct Capital targets record fund size
Direct Capital's last fund was $425m. What will its new fund close at?
Infrastructure
Auckland International Airport stake for sale
Trading halt for Auckland Airport as council exits its last holding.
Markets
Gentrack boss issues public markets warning
Private equity players are interested in taking the NZX star stock private.
Markets
Rakon shoots for the stars with satellite contracts
High-tech firm says it has bids in for up to 10 new satellite contracts.
Energy
Solar 'barely profitable': Provider
US investor Black Rock saw SolarZero as slam-dunk, competitor says.
The Life
Good Food
Review: A luxury experience in the mild west
Waimauku's Hunting Lodge shows why it deserves its good reputation.
Good Food
Review: Lola Rouge beats expectations
New chef Jason Ng takes the best flavours from the Asian continent.
My Net Worth
My Net Worth: Stu Williams, managing director, Nikko AM
"I genuinely like what I do, and that's because of the people and the clients."
Markets
Investments
Direct Capital targets record fund size
Direct Capital's last fund was $425m. What will its new fund close at?
Property
Economy
Tony Alexander picks mild recovery
Tony Alexander urges caution and restraint and forecasts a mild recovery.
Law & Regulation
Economy
Creative solutions needed to keep NZ workers
Robert Walters sees talent migration potentially getting worse in 2025.
Energy
Law & Regulation
Liquidator gives first glimpse of SolarZero's collapse
Complex arrangements to protect households and others helped bring the company down.
Primary Sector
Markets
Synlait Milk receives first cease withdrawal notice
Farmers had been putting in cease notices as Synlait's debt problems grew.
Sustainable Finance
NZX sustainability leaders surge ahead of the stragglers
So far NZ companies are mostly resisting an international trend of backsliding targets.
Public sector
Policy
Generational bargain over NZ super under threat
Pay as you go NZ super hard to sustain without productivity growth.
Media
Markets
Judge rejects Musk’s multibillion-dollar pay package again
Tesla’s board argued a shareholder vote addressed the court’s previous criticisms.
Infrastructure
Politics
Analysis
Meet your new Interislander ferries (maybe)
After a year of uncertainty, the Government is set to make its ferry decision.