Drury’s ASX stag, MetroGlass’s new owner, and more
Markets Small Cap Wrap

Drury’s ASX stag, MetroGlass’s new owner, and more

Rod Drury goes ‘pre-revenue’ again, plus small cap news from NZ.

Port of Tauranga ‘reluctantly’ doubles MetroPort rail fees
Primary Sector

Port of Tauranga ‘reluctantly’ doubles MetroPort rail fees

The port says it's working with KiwiRail on 'long-term arrangements'. 

Listed property firms welcome ‘Investment Boost'
Property

Listed property firms welcome ‘Investment Boost'

The tax policy could translate into millions in extra cash.

Energy

Contact secures gas deal with Greymouth

The agreement is for 7 petajoules a year.

Contact secures gas deal with Greymouth
Property

The business born battling Vector connection contracts

'Pretty on the nose': Developers challenge Vector's hefty fees.

The business born battling Vector connection contracts
Energy

Methanex returns to production

Rain, higher lake levels and generation moves means the methanol producer has reopened.

Methanex returns to production
The Quiz Free

QuiznessDesk, Friday, July 4

Take a break and try our quiz.

QuiznessDesk, Friday, July 4
Du Val

FMA 'not approval body' for Du Val investors

Investors accuse the regulator of not warning them about Du Val share offer.

Maria Slade 03 Jul 2025
FMA 'not approval body' for Du Val investors
Investigations

Lunch firm flagged for billing and safety issues

MoE warned of overcharging and safety lapses before awarding lunch contract.

Cécile Meier 03 Jul 2025
Lunch firm flagged for billing and safety issues
Law & Regulation

Eric Watson gearing up for more court action

Watson says he would continue to stand firmly on his position. 

Denise McNabb 03 Jul 2025
Eric Watson gearing up for more court action
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Opinion

Cleantech: Burst bubble or our biggest opportunity?
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.

Peter Griffin 02 Jul 2025
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

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Investigations

Lunch firm flagged for billing and safety issues
Investigations

Lunch firm flagged for billing and safety issues

MoE warned of overcharging and safety lapses before awarding lunch contract.

Cécile Meier 03 Jul 2025
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

Top Gainers


TradeWindow $0.220 10.00%
New Zealand King Salmon Investments $0.230 6.98%
Rakon $0.640 4.92%
F&C Investment Trust PLC $25.430 3.16%
Vital $0.430 2.38%

Top Decliners


The Warehouse Group $0.800 -3.61%
Michael Hill International $0.435 -3.33%
Foley Wines $0.660 -2.94%
Blackpearl $1.150 -2.54%
Green Cross Health $0.850 -2.30%

Top Gainers


Oceania Healthcare $0.700 4.10%
EROAD $1.335 2.69%
STRAKER TRANSLATIONS LIMITED $0.425 2.44%
NEUREN PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED $14.460 1.83%
Mercury $5.680 1.43%

Top Decliners


Vulcan Steel $3.730 -1.59%
Auckland International Airport $7.090 -0.91%
Air New Zealand $0.545 -0.55%
a2 Milk Company $8.000 -0.44%
Spark $2.290 -0.43%

Finance

JPMorgan is revamping Its bank for the superrich
Finance

JPMorgan is revamping Its bank for the superrich

There is a minimum required balance of US$10 million. 

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

Technology


Investments

Money, Money, Money
Investments

Simon Robertson: Money, Money, Money

Like it or not, everything digital is coming.

Simon Robertson 28 Jun 2025
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
Senior Trust offeror gets a serve from FMA
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

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


Markets

Vital board backs Tait takeover
Markets

Vital board backs Tait takeover

Vital’s board has unanimously recommended that shareholders and option holders accept a full takeover offer from Tait Communications, despite their view that it undervalues the company.In May, Vital shares rallied after it disclosed that Tait, a Christchurch-based critical commun...


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