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Infrastructure
Infratil adds $250m to its billion-dollar asset sale target
Most of the cash will come from sale of mobile tower business Fortysouth.
Primary Sector
Why Bremworth had to ditch its wool-only strategy
Carpet maker had private talks about the Godfrey Hirst deal after its AGM.
Finance
Kids KiwiSaver mooted to invest in children's future
Proposed savings programme could accumulate up to $18 billion in 18 years.
Finance
Heartland reaps benefit of change, reiterates guidance
Bank looks to sustainable, profitable growth.
Markets
Blackpearl launches $11.8m ASX placement
Software company says investors should jump on its US market opportunity.
Technology
Zenno partners with Portal for 2026 space mission
Zenno's Supertorquer will fly aboard Portal Space System's Starburst spacecraft.
Property
Love & Co hopes Hollywood halo shines on $100m development
Bob Harvey and John Dalzell reunite to shape Henderson’s revival with developer John Love.
Primary Sector
Fonterra's CTO on why most tech transformations fail
Scott Pyles says part of it comes down to selling the idea of change to the board.
CEO Index
Free
Listed Company Finalist
11,000 people in 27 countries: Don Braid's got a lot on his plate
Veteran Mainfreight chief a high achiever who keeps a low profile.
Technology
Business of Tech Podcast
Banking unleashed: What the new open banking regime means
This week, Peter talks to Josh Daniell, co-founder of Akahu.
Policy
Emissions impacts of NZ's largest companies under microscope
Nearly half of NZ's biggest companies increased their emissions last year.
News in Brief
Opinion
Opinion
Peter Griffin: London’s AI reality check
Debate continues to rage about the extent to which we are in an AI bubble.
Opinion
Cameron Bagrie: An alternative to asset sales
The case for outsourcing management of government assets.
Opinion
David Mackenzie: Air NZ's new boss is making the right start
The new CEO shows he understands the issues facing the national carrier.
Opinion
David Chaplin: Stocks and bonds have history on their side
Stock returns remain better value than bond yields.
The Wall Street Journal
Words every killer should know: 'I feared for my life, officer'
Legally sanctioned homicides shoot up in 'stand-your-ground' American states.
Investigations
Investigations
Rare Returns
Rare Returns: Exporting NZ red meat smarter, not harder
Is it time to take The Lamb Company model elsewhere?
Investigations
Insurers seek more clout in planning decisions
Insurers won't settle for being an afterthought in future developments.
Investigations
New flood and landslide maps hone in on natural hazards
There is a “knowledge vacuum” between residential development and natural hazards.
Investigations
Risky Business
Earthquakes still top of the league for insurance costs
Despite growing risks from climate change, other hazards are ever present.
Investigations
Risky Business
Why it’s time to bite the bullet on natural hazard data
Accurate climate data is going to hurt for some homeowners.
Investigations
Rare Returns
Rare Returns: Still chewing over too many meat plants
It’s Dawn day for Alliance Group in Invercargill today.
Productivity Unleashed
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Startups
A handful of tech companies could drive NZ's future prosperity
Thousands more startups needed to produce the unicorns, angel investor says.
Editor's Picks
Artificial Intelligence
CEOs discover AI not a productivity magic bullet
Why are some businesses struggling to squeeze out productivity gains from AI?
Productivity Unleashed
Markets
Mainfreight’s long game
Mainfreight added 39% in value per worker since 2015 as NZ economy stayed flat.
Top Gainers
| Mainfreight | $67.510 | 7.16% |
| Santana Minerals | $1.025 | 4.59% |
| Savor | $0.250 | 4.17% |
| SkyCity Entertainment Group | $0.815 | 3.82% |
| CDL Investments | $0.805 | 3.21% |
Top Decliners
| EROAD | $1.650 | -4.62% |
| Asset Plus | $0.210 | -4.55% |
| Infratil | $12.140 | -4.18% |
| Westpac Banking Corporation | $45.260 | -3.06% |
| Enprise Group | $0.490 | -2.97% |
Top Gainers
| Move Logistics | $0.190 | 8.57% |
| Serko | $2.340 | 4.46% |
| Contact Energy | $8.390 | 2.71% |
| Vulcan Steel | $6.730 | 2.28% |
| Oceania Healthcare | $0.740 | 1.41% |
Top Decliners
| XERO LIMITED | $131.630 | -5.99% |
| AFT Pharmaceuticals | $2.990 | -4.91% |
| Infratil | $10.470 | -4.12% |
| Kathmandu Holdings | $0.250 | -3.85% |
| POWERHOUSE VENTURES LIMITED | $0.125 | -3.85% |
Finance
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Finance
Heartland reaps benefit of change, reiterates guidance
Bank looks to sustainable, profitable growth.
Finance
Kids KiwiSaver mooted to invest in children's future
Proposed savings programme could accumulate up to $18 billion in 18 years.
Finance
Asbestos scare sees RBNZ's Wellington staff home-bound
Earthquake exacerbates existing asbestos concerns at Reserve Bank office.
Finance
Account-checking technology poised for wider rollout
Confirmation of Payee technology used in 60 million-plus transactions in first year.
Finance
Home-loan rivalry set to spice up as ANZ loses market share
ANZ NZ's underlying full-year profit eases higher as it eyes home-loan offering.
Technology
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Technology
Business of Tech Podcast
Banking unleashed: What the new open banking regime means
This week, Peter talks to Josh Daniell, co-founder of Akahu.
Investments
Investments
Blackpearl launches $11.8m ASX placement
Software company says investors should jump on its US market opportunity.
Investments
Infratil adds $250m to its billion-dollar asset sale target
Most of the cash will come from sale of mobile tower business Fortysouth.
Investments
Kids KiwiSaver mooted to invest in children's future
Proposed savings programme could accumulate up to $18 billion in 18 years.
Opinion
David Chaplin: Stocks and bonds have history on their side
Stock returns remain better value than bond yields.
Investments
PaySauce shares rise as it eyes Australia
Customer numbers for micro and rural payroll firm increased 9% for six months to Sept 30.
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My Net Worth: James Gough, The Terrace executive director
Reflections on family legacy, rebuilding Christchurch and bridging old divides.
The Life
Car Review
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre: Infinity at your fingertips
The marque's most powerful model ever has a starting price of $940,000.
The Life
Can tourism be respectful? Native Hawaiians have a plan
Indigenous groups are keen for visitors to see the "real" Hawaii, not all the glitz.
The Life
My Net Worth: Former DB Breweries chief Matt Wilson
The liquor industry executive started his working life as a lawyer.
Business Advice
Opinion
Free
Kristin Sutherland: Helping employees get retirement-ready
Communication about benefits is lacking.
Opinion
Free
Shelley Palman: How to recognise employees without pay rises
A new survey reveals that businesses are trying to support staff in other ways.
Opinion
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.
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Cybersecurity skills gap leaving Kiwi businesses at risk - report
A cybersecurity skills shortage is creating additional cyber risks, according to a new global report.
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Move-in ready offices: How business are rethinking workspace
Businesses want agility – and office space is evolving fast
Markets
Markets
Heartland reaps benefit of change, reiterates guidance
Bank looks to sustainable, profitable growth.
Property
Property
Heartland reaps benefit of change, reiterates guidance
Bank looks to sustainable, profitable growth.
Law & Regulation
Law & Regulation
Asbestos scare sees RBNZ's Wellington staff home-bound
Earthquake exacerbates existing asbestos concerns at Reserve Bank office.
Energy
Energy
Election politics weigh on gentailer valuations
Political noise and manoeuvring are distorting the electricity market again.
Primary Sector
Primary Sector
Why Bremworth had to ditch its wool-only strategy
Carpet maker had private talks about the Godfrey Hirst deal after its AGM.
Sustainable Finance
Sustainable Finance
NZ funds lending to governments scoring low on human rights
Sovereign bonds don’t get the same level of scrutiny as equity, says Motu Research.
Public sector
Public sector
Business of Government
A crisis in the police, third-termitis and more
Our fortnightly round-up of public sector news, gossip and reckons.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Infratil adds $250m to its billion-dollar asset sale target
Most of the cash will come from sale of mobile tower business Fortysouth.