On the Money: JK calls it, KJ Apa milks it, Chloe plays it, and more

It's OK, John Key. It's personal. (Image: Getty)

Sat, 07 Oct 2023

Don’t put it all at riskOn the Money was bemused by the rush of National party messaging trying to rally support when the latest polling showed New Zealand First was likely to be a player when it came time to talk turkey or at least government.The party rolled out the Right Honourable Sir John Key to say that the election wasn’t a forgone conclusion and urge people to vote National.Likewise, the pleas from Chris Bishop and Nicola Willis that, under current polling, they’re two seats short of forming a stabl...

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Pushpay insider trader loses conviction appeal

A prominent businessman found guilty in 2023 of insider trading over the sale of Pushpay Holdings shares is closer to being named, with the Court of Appeal increasing his fine and dismissing his bid for continued name suppression.The case brought by the Financial Markets Authorit...

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