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Primary Sector
The NZ product exempt from new US tariffs – for now
The timber industry's tariff relief might only be temporary, however.
Retail
What a $130b company wants with rural NZ
Towns like Te Puke and Feilding have three meal delivery services to choose from.
Business of Food
Video
Compass gobbles up rich Govt contracts
The Compass Group has contracts with the public sector worth more than $210m this year.
Opinion
Opinion
Maria Slade: Du Val couple's 'oversharing'
Charlotte Clarke's social media version of events differs from PwC's.
Trade
Half of US consumers expect tariffs recession
About a third would be less likely to buy NZ goods, according to a Stickybeak poll.
Technology
AI boosting productivity, impacting recruitment
40% of businesses saw less need for new hires, up 11 percentage points from September.
Opinion
Mark Bregman: Trump exodus an opportunity for NZ
Today, we see concerning signs of history repeating itself.
Markets
Chance of winter energy crisis reducing
Mulitple measures taken by the electricity sector to reduce the risk of extreme prices.
World
China arming for another US trade war
Communication between Washington and Beijing is at a standstill.
The Life
MNW: Mahesh Muralidhar, Phase One Ventures
‘Most founders make the mistake of building the most expensive thing.’
Opinion
Technology
Mark Bregman: Trump exodus an opportunity for NZ
Today, we see concerning signs of history repeating itself.
Maria Slade: Du Val couple's 'oversharing'
Charlotte Clarke's social media version of events differs from PwC's.
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.
Markets
Wall Street reels as Trump’s plan sinks markets
The president’s sweeping tariffs proved far more severe than investors predicted.
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
| 2 Cheap Cars Group Ltd | $0.740 | 2.78% |
| ikeGPS Group | $0.770 | 2.67% |
| Savor | $0.190 | 2.15% |
| Winton | $1.950 | 2.09% |
| Vital | $0.245 | 2.08% |
Top Decliners
| Smartshares Australian Top 20 ETF | $4.320 | -9.53% |
| Smartshares Australian Financials | $9.312 | -8.73% |
| Smartshares Australian Mid Cap ETF | $9.000 | -8.66% |
| Smartshares US Large Growth ETF | $10.525 | -8.63% |
| Smartshares S&P/ASX 200 ETF | $3.077 | -8.26% |
Top Gainers
| Harmoney Ordinary Shares | $0.455 | 3.33% |
| Move Logistics | $0.240 | 2.33% |
| Genesis | $1.975 | 1.83% |
| Contact Energy | $8.300 | 0.85% |
| Meridian | $5.260 | 0.19% |
Top Decliners
| STRAKER TRANSLATIONS LIMITED | $0.445 | -13.98% |
| Restaurant Brands | $3.560 | -10.71% |
| NZME | $0.945 | -10.00% |
| NEUREN PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED | $8.960 | -9.13% |
| Vulcan Steel | $3.840 | -8.27% |
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Opinion
Tech billionaires need a break from reality-distortion fields
Novel forms of power require novel checks and balances.
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.
The Life Sponsored by
Cars
These are the only profitable EV makers in 2025
Tesla remains the only non-Chinese EV maker with sustainable profitability.
Travel
How to earn and burn hotel loyalty points like a pro
These do’s and don’ts can help you maximise their value.
My Net Worth
MNW: Mahesh Muralidhar, Phase One Ventures
‘Most founders make the mistake of building the most expensive thing.’
Cars
Review & road trip: Porsche 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid
It’s not exactly an eco-hybrid, although it does provide more performance.
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
Markets
Chance of winter energy crisis reducing
Mulitple measures taken by the electricity sector to reduce the risk of extreme prices.
Primary Sector
The NZ product exempt from new US tariffs – for now
The timber industry's tariff relief might only be temporary, however.
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
News in Brief
Outdoor ad firm buys rest of MediaWorks
MediaWorks has been acquired by its majority shareholder.Australia-based outdoor advertising firm QMS, which has owned 54.41% of MediaWorks until Monday, will acquire US hedge fund Oaktree Capital Management’s 45.13% stake, leaving it with 99.54% of the company.The only other sha...
Infrastructure
News in Brief
Autopilot error caused Manawanui sinking – report
New Zealand’s Navy and the Defence Minister fronted a media conference today.