Woolworths NZ revenues hit $8.2b
Retail

Woolworths NZ revenues hit $8.2b

Woolworths has seen its NZ earnings grow to $8.29b.

Staff reporters 27 Aug 2025
Wilson Asset Management sells down NZX holding
News in Brief

Wilson Asset Management sells down NZX holding

Wilson Asset Management has sold down all its shares in NZX, just seven months after first becoming a substantial holder.On Wednesday, the exchange operator published a substantial product holder (SPH) notice showing the Australian investment manager reduced its holding to 3% fro...

Staff reporters 27 Aug 2025
Auckland financial adviser faces charges for alleged 'tombstoning' scheme
Law & Regulation

Auckland financial adviser faces charges for alleged 'tombstoning' scheme

An Auckland financial adviser who allegedly received $260,937 in commission from applying for health and life insurance for non-existent people has been charged with forgery and had his licence cancelled.Le Zhou, also known as Eric, was arrested in July and is facing three repres...

Staff reporters 27 Aug 2025
Meridian Energy slumps to $452 million net loss
Markets

Meridian Energy slumps to $452 million net loss

Meridian Energy slumped to a $452 million net loss in the June year, driven by a steep decline in its energy margins arising from two severe droughts.The company said its cash flow fell to $318m in the year, down from $667m in the previous year.The generator-retailer’s net loss c...

Staff reporters 27 Aug 2025