Finance

Explore the latest finance news by BusinessDesk's team of reporters around New Zealand.
Olivia Colman plays her part in sustainable investment
Sustainable Finance

Olivia Colman plays her part in sustainable investment

The Oscar-winning actor will be starring in ads on TVNZ+ this month.

Greg Hurrell 17 Feb 2025
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Toy entrepreneur quashes spec of NZME takeover
Markets

Toy entrepreneur quashes spec of NZME takeover

Zuru founder Nick Mowbray says a report speculating he could take over private media company NZME is wrong. On Friday morning, The Australian’s Data Room said “some wealthy Kiwis” were plotting to do something about the state of New Zealand’s media industry and cited Mowbray as a...

Victoria Young 14 Feb 2025
Former Grant Thornton partner guilty of misconduct
Law & Regulation

Former Grant Thornton partner guilty of misconduct

Tribunal decision shows Peter Sherwin failed to disclose potential conflicts. 

Victoria Young 14 Feb 2025
Contractor accused of evading construction debts
Property

Contractor accused of evading construction debts

TCL's liquidation hearing will occur Thursday in the High Court at Invercargill.

Gregor Thompson 13 Feb 2025