Zespri harvests record NZ crop
Primary Sector

Zespri harvests record NZ crop

Kiwifruit marketing company Zespri said this season’s New Zealand crop of around 215 million trays, or more than 770,000 tonnes, has been the largest yet.“Even with a significant increase in volume, from more than 195 million trays last season to 215 million this year, our market...

Rebecca Howard 30 Oct 2025
Hawkesby stresses need for central bank independence
Economy

Hawkesby stresses need for central bank independence

Ten years ago a US president would not have openly insulted a Fed chair. 

Rebecca Howard 29 Oct 2025
Contact Energy expands global investor base
Markets

Contact Energy expands global investor base

Contact Energy priced an inaugural €500 million (NZ$1.01b) 7-year senior bond under its Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) Programme, it said Friday.“This marks a milestone in Contact’s funding strategy, expanding our global investor base and reinforcing our commitment to sustainable f...

Rebecca Howard 24 Oct 2025
Jarden analysts lower ratings on Air NZ, Michael Hill
Markets

Jarden analysts lower ratings on Air NZ, Michael Hill

Both companies cited ongoing economic challenges in their market updates.

Rebecca Howard 24 Oct 2025