Finance

Explore the latest finance news by BusinessDesk's team of reporters around New Zealand.
NZ as a financial services centre
Opinion

Henry Brandts-Giesen: NZ as a financial services centre

A John Key era idea that didn't fly then should be reconsidered now.

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Todd to exit Pilbara iron ore play
Finance

Todd to exit Pilbara iron ore play

The multi-billion plan never got off the ground. Now Todd is cutting its losses.

Pattrick Smellie 29 Jan 2025
Airwork faces risk of liquidation
Finance

Airwork faces risk of liquidation

Chinese parent reveals $146.6m syndicated loan can’t be repaid.

Denise McNabb 28 Jan 2025
First there was Word, then came inflation
Opinion

David Chaplin: First there was Word, then came inflation

The Reserve Bank thinks it has tamed the beast – but costs are still rising. 

David Chaplin 22 Jan 2025