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Five NZX stocks potentially ripe for M&A activity: Forbarr
Economy

Five NZX stocks potentially ripe for M&A activity: Forbarr

There are "core ingredients in what looks to be fertile ground for further M&A activity".

Staff reporters 13 Oct 2025
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ANZ alternate capital review proposal unveiled
Economy

ANZ alternate capital review proposal unveiled

The bank argues its proposal would cut borrowing costs by 11 basis points.

Andy Macdonald 13 Oct 2025
A chart climate denialists can’t ignore
Climate change Opinion

A chart climate denialists can’t ignore

Hausfather’s chart shows that about 3% of the 1930s temperature records still stand.

Bloomberg 11 Oct 2025
Finance minister says yes, yes, yes to RBNZ transparency reform
Economy

Finance minister says yes, yes, yes to RBNZ transparency reform

Willis says she doesn't think system is broken, but needs incremental improvements. 



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