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Markets
Rakon shareholder wants light shed on $400m bid
US giant Skyworks could be Rakon's new owner. One shareholder wants it to confirm.
Retail
Grocery delivery businesses struggle with falling demand
Have they bitten off more than they can chew?
Public sector
Auditor general scolds Waikato University over Joyce contract
The action relates to services provided by the former finance minister.
Markets
Market close
NZ sharemarket enjoys good week with fourth gain
The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 11,938.08, up 64.04 points or 0.54%.
Markets
Watchdog gives nod to Air NZ/Virgin Australia trans-Tasman codeshare
The interim approval is only half the equation.
Economy
Business voices fear fallout from environmental rollbacks
Conversations about decreasing environmental protections could have consequences for NZ.
Economy
BNZ ekes out gains in market share as 1H deposits and loans lift
The cost-to-income ratio was 36.2% versus 32.5% in the same period a year earlier.
Technology
Don’t use AI images in marketing, says top AI exec
GenAI makes marketing easier, especially for SMBs – but not how you might think.
Infrastructure
Auckland airport releases terminal details, hits back at airline claims
The airport says per passenger charges will be half what Air NZ claims.
World
Buffett rules out ‘eye-popping’ returns, investors aren’t listening
As investors gather this weekend, Berkshire is poised to hit a US$1 trillion valuation.
AI generated NZX Stories
Opinion
Business Advice
Julia Jones: Fish rots from the head
Remember, doing nothing is as risky as taking action.
Technology
Peter Griffin: Where Callaghan Innovation is heading with its ‘strategic reset’
Company's future rests on big decisions the government needs to make.
David Chaplin: Containing multitudes: diversity inside the KiwiSaver envelope
Multi-scheme membership might just be a complex solution to a non-existent problem.
Paul McBeth: NZX: Untangling the regulatory noodle soup of listing
The stock market operator is pulling out all the stops in trying to attract new listings.
World
Taxes, tariffs and debt: investors start to fear the presidential election
Investors are weighing what the Biden-Trump rematch could mean for their portfolios.
Business Advice
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Primary Sector
Julia Jones: Progress takes more than Groundhog Day rhetoric
There seems to be a noticeable lack of innovation in NZ's red meat export industry.
Law & Regulation
How to resolve a dispute between company directors
Disputes are more common than you may think.
Sponsored
Cyber alerts in New Zealand on the rise
A shortage of security experts puts pressure on combating threats
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Avoiding mistakes many investors make
Managing emotions key to securing long-term returns.
Sponsored
Boosting rural growth with innovation
Productivity and sustainability go hand in hand for the rural sector
Investigations
Transport
A billion for buses: where MOE money goes
Student transport is one of the Ministry of Education's biggest external costs.
Services
'Valley of death': Connecting uni research with the private sector
Commercialisation of schemes losing battle for resources to other university functions.
CEO pay continues to grow, but at a slower pace
New Zealand's pay disparity is less extreme than the UK and US.
Business Productivity
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Boosting rural growth with innovation
Productivity and sustainability go hand in hand for the rural sector
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Building confidence and capability is the key to boosting productivity
In the pack houses of Hawke’s Bay apple growers, smart cameras scan the apples looking for blemishes and grading the fruit to ensure only the best is selected for domestic and international markets.
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Working smarter, working together, working for Aotearoa
After a few challenging years, during which many New Zealand businesses have effectively been in survival mode, it's time to pursue productive growth, says ASB.
Top Gainers
| Radius Residential Care | $0.119 | 4.39% |
| Oceania Healthcare | $0.580 | 3.57% |
| Bremworth | $0.450 | 3.45% |
| Serko | $3.410 | 3.33% |
| SkyCity Entertainment Group | $1.780 | 2.89% |
Top Decliners
| Ampol | $39.500 | -14.28% |
| Synlait | $0.440 | -7.37% |
| Geneva Finance | $0.255 | -5.56% |
| Cooks Ordinary Shares | $0.265 | -3.64% |
| Accordant Group | $0.580 | -3.33% |
Top Gainers
| EROAD | $0.850 | 9.68% |
| New Zealand King Salmon Investments | $0.245 | 8.89% |
| Vulcan Steel | $3.440 | 8.04% |
| AROA BIOSURGERY LIMITED | $0.535 | 6.00% |
| Vista Group International | $1.680 | 3.40% |
Top Decliners
| STRAKER TRANSLATIONS LIMITED | $0.515 | -5.94% |
| Harmoney Ordinary Shares | $0.445 | -3.33% |
| Smartpay Holdings Limited | $1.245 | -3.17% |
| Genesis | $2.090 | -1.65% |
| Synlait | $0.425 | -1.16% |
Technology
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Primary Sector
NZ startup Jooules is turning CO2 into protein
Jooules’ fermentation tech aims to mitigate world hunger and climate change.
Investments
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Podcasts
Free
Cooking the Books: The truth behind building passive income
Kernel Wealth founder and CEO Dean Anderson is back by popular demand.
Money Answers: Can I set Fire to my money?
'Financial independence, retire early' is the target when building a nest-egg.
Podcasts
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Cooking the Books
The tricks to living a good life for less
How to be boujee on a budget.
How to find a good financial adviser
The vibe is just as important as skills and experience.
Podcasts
Free
Cooking the Books podcast: What’s the cost of sustainable investing?
Some of the 'naughty' stocks are making a comeback.
The Life
Culture
Review: The Effect is a dazzling display of talent
An extraordinary display of performance and production talent.
Cars
Mini Aceman EV confirmed for New Zealand this year
Mini promises a blend of 'truly enjoyable immersive digital experience'.
My Net Worth
My Net Worth: Roger Gray, CEO, Port of Auckland
The port chief loves Aussie rules and came within a whisker of being an MP.
Wine
2024's vintage 'truly outstanding' – wine producer Indevin
Winemaker enthusiasm for 2024 grape harvest reaches new heights despite early bad weather.
Markets
NZ sharemarket enjoys good week with fourth gain
The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 11,938.08, up 64.04 points or 0.54%.
Property
Law & Regulation
Property figure keeps name secret – for now
Appeal to high court decision expected.
Law & Regulation
Markets
Watchdog gives nod to Air NZ/Virgin Australia trans-Tasman codeshare
The interim approval is only half the equation.
Energy
Markets
Higher electricity prices, demand prompts bullish outlook for energy stocks
The days of flat demand appear to be over.
Primary Sector
Dairy Goat Co-op chair Campbell Storey to step down
He won't go until the annual meeting in September, however.
Sustainable Finance
Why Milford Asset Management still engages with Aussie coal producers
Milford is also asking Fletcher Building for more systematic decarbonisation plans.
Public sector
Auditor general scolds Waikato University over Joyce contract
The action relates to services provided by the former finance minister.
Media
Technology
Don’t use AI images in marketing, says top AI exec
GenAI makes marketing easier, especially for SMBs – but not how you might think.
Infrastructure
Transport
Auckland airport releases terminal details, hits back at airline claims
The airport says per passenger charges will be half what Air NZ claims.