Retailers say unseasonable weather compounded woes
Retail

Retailers say unseasonable weather compounded woes

The Warehouse Group and KMD Brands have both downgraded guidance in recent weeks.

Policy

‘Bluewater backbone’: Lyttelton, Auckland ports plan $1b+ of upgrades

Two of the biggest NZ ports are raising prices as they plan major investments.

‘Bluewater backbone’: Lyttelton, Auckland ports plan $1b+ of upgrades
Markets

Forsyth Barr highlights 'hidden gem' at Ebos

Both businesses were part of its A$1.16b LifeHealthcare acquisition.

Forsyth Barr highlights 'hidden gem' at Ebos
Startups

Women-led startups: more creation, less destruction

Female entrepreneurs are more likely to succeed than their male counterparts.

Women-led startups: more creation, less destruction
Economy

Business confidence nixes July RBNZ cut

Economists say July is a pause, not the end point.

Business confidence nixes July RBNZ cut
Primary Sector

Fonterra’s NZ milk collections hit five-year high

The increased production comes as forecast milk prices point to record levels.

Fonterra’s NZ milk collections hit five-year high
Retail

Foodstuffs NI warned by ComCom over supplier treatment

It obstructed a supplier request, says Grocery Commissioner.

Foodstuffs NI warned by ComCom over supplier treatment
Politics

Left and right question ministry mega-merger

Voices on both sides of politics question the wisdom of merging three ministries.

Left and right question ministry mega-merger
Opinion

Peter Griffin: Cleantech: Burst bubble or our biggest opportunity?

A thriving cleantech sector could be NZ’s ticket to a sustainable, high-value economy.

Cleantech: Burst bubble or our biggest opportunity?
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Opinion

Why luxury needs a wake-up call
Opinion Fashion

Eden Bradfield: Why luxury needs a wake-up call

The focus should be on selling consumers a lifestyle, not just status symbols. 

Eden Bradfield 01 Jul 2025
Facebook is no place for risky financial investment offers
Opinion

Maria Slade: Facebook is no place for risky financial investment offers

Misleading ads continue to be thrust in the faces of Mum and Dad investors.

Maria Slade 30 Jun 2025
Money, Money, Money
Opinion

Simon Robertson: Money, Money, Money

Like it or not, everything digital is coming.

Simon Robertson 28 Jun 2025

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Investigations

Food scrap U-turn chills waste sector investment
Investigations

Food scrap U-turn chills waste sector investment

The Government’s backtrack on the food waste mandate undermines investor confidence.

Cécile Meier 30 Jun 2025
The future of coastal shipping in New Zealand
Investigations Blue Highway

The future of coastal shipping in New Zealand

It's greener and usually cheaper, so why isn't domestic coastal shipping thriving?

Oliver Lewis 16 Jun 2025
School lunches: Recycling claims rubbished
Investigations

School lunches: Recycling claims rubbished

Millions of 'recyclable' school lunch trays could be going to landfill.

Cécile Meier 05 Jun 2025
Axed public servants return as contractors
Investigations

Axed public servants return as contractors

Stand-down policies patchy or ignored as former staff return shortly after leaving. 

Cécile Meier 04 Jun 2025
Largest dairy companies' multibillion-dollar NZ interests
Investigations Business of Food

Largest dairy companies' multibillion-dollar NZ interests

Just how well are dairy multinationals faring in New Zealand?

Michael Neilson 27 May 2025
Will Seymour eat his words: School lunch complaints surge
Investigations

Will Seymour eat his words: School lunch complaints surge

Seymour cites improvements despite record complaints and falling school lunch orders

Cécile Meier 26 May 2025

Top Gainers


Blackpearl $0.910 28.17%
TradeWindow $0.190 6.74%
Synlait $0.620 5.08%
New Zealand King Salmon Investments $0.230 4.55%
Cooks Ordinary Shares $0.270 3.85%

Top Decliners


My Food Bag $0.215 -6.52%
2 Cheap Cars Group Ltd $0.700 -5.41%
Gentrack Group $12.410 -2.67%
Private Land and Property Fund $1.282 -2.58%
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels New Zealand $2.780 -2.46%

Top Gainers


AFT Pharmaceuticals $2.610 7.41%
Summerset Group $10.890 5.79%
Meridian $5.480 3.01%
Contact Energy $8.510 2.42%
Heartland Group Holdings $0.765 2.05%

Top Decliners


AROA BIOSURGERY LIMITED $0.555 -2.68%
Harmoney Ordinary Shares $0.555 -2.65%
STRAKER TRANSLATIONS LIMITED $0.380 -2.60%
XERO LIMITED $177.400 -2.55%
NEUREN PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED $14.030 -1.61%

Finance

Port of Auckland to pay $45m special dividend to council
Finance

Port of Auckland to pay $45m special dividend to council

The divestment proceeds will be used to top up the Auckland Future Fund.

Oliver Lewis 27 Jun 2025
Finance

$600m in tourist spend at risk from regulation: Mastercard

When Europe cut interchange fees, foreign card decline rates soared.

Pattrick Smellie 27 Jun 2025
$600m in tourist spend at risk from regulation: Mastercard
Finance

Michael Lorimer exits Grant Samuel amid more sector change

Lorimer has sold his 80% stake in the corporate advisory firm.

Duncan Bridgeman 26 Jun 2025
Michael Lorimer exits Grant Samuel amid more sector change
Finance

Aussie fund manager Shaws buys Devon Funds

The deal is the latest tie-up between Australian and NZ funds managers.

Staff reporters 24 Jun 2025
Aussie fund manager Shaws buys Devon Funds

Technology


Investments

Senior Trust offeror gets a serve from FMA
Investments

Senior Trust offeror gets a serve from FMA

Senior Trust has been paying returns with new investor funds and borrowings.

Maria Slade 26 Jun 2025
Investments

Michael Lorimer exits Grant Samuel amid more sector change

Lorimer has sold his 80% stake in the corporate advisory firm.

Duncan Bridgeman 26 Jun 2025
Michael Lorimer exits Grant Samuel amid more sector change
Investments

FMA to focus on private market offers

The FMA is worried about unsophisticated investors taking the bait.

Pattrick Smellie 25 Jun 2025
FMA to focus on private market offers
Investments

NZGIF was losing money, underperforming: papers

NZ Green Investment Finance was losing money when ministers decided to close it down.

Pattrick Smellie 24 Jun 2025
NZGIF was losing money, underperforming: papers
Investments

Aussie fund manager Shaws buys Devon Funds

The deal is the latest tie-up between Australian and NZ funds managers.

Staff reporters 24 Jun 2025
Aussie fund manager Shaws buys Devon Funds

The Life

Volkswagen ID. Buzz: 'more a Porsche business model'
The Life

Volkswagen ID. Buzz: 'more a Porsche business model'

The ID. Buzz is unique by design and super-styling appeal.

David Linklater 29 Jun 2025
Review: Logitech LIGHTSPEED G522 headset
The Life

Review: Logitech LIGHTSPEED G522 headset

Sometimes you need to sacrifice unnecessary add-ons for comfort and functionality.

My Net Worth: Wade Jackson, Covert Theatre founder
The Life

My Net Worth: Wade Jackson, Covert Theatre founder

"My biggest failure is all the mini failures along the way."

Where to take care of business in Fiji
The Life Free

Where to take care of business in Fiji

Sun, space, and seamless travel: Fiji’s pitch for NZ’s next big business meetings.

Riley Kennedy 28 Jun 2025

Business Advice

Can you be an influencer and keep your day job?
Business Advice

Rachael Judge: Can you be an influencer and keep your day job?

The more public your role, the more likely it is to reflect on your employer.

Rachael Judge 27 Jun 2025
Former Telecom chair Wayne Boyd honoured
Business Advice

Former Telecom chair Wayne Boyd honoured

Honours recognition for a lifetime of low-key, high-quality leadership.

Pattrick Smellie 02 Jun 2025
The NZ company 'democratising hearing health'
Business Advice Free On The Up

The NZ company 'democratising hearing health'

Can hearing aids be made both affordable and desirable?

Pattrick Smellie 09 May 2025


Media

Spark bags $47m after accepting ‘low ball’ offer for Hutchison shares
Media

Spark bags $47m after accepting ‘low ball’ offer for Hutchison shares

Spark has realised A$43 million (NZ$47m) from the sale of its 10% stake in Hutchison Telecommunications Australia (HTA) – after accepting an offer that a minority HTA shareholder called “lowball”.The telco said the transaction would close in July, with the funds used to reduce de...

Staff reporters 23 Jun 2025