News in Brief

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Peter Huljich is Pushpay insider trader, flagging further appeal
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Peter Huljich is Pushpay insider trader, flagging further appeal

Rich-lister Peter Huljich has been revealed as the Pushpay executive convicted of insider trading.Huljich’s identity had been suppressed since he was charged by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) in February 2022.The current case has been closely watched by markets as it marke...

Staff reporters 15 May 2025
Retail spending flat in April
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Retail spending flat in April

Kiwi retail spending was flat in April, according to new Stats NZ data.Spending in the retail industries was unchanged in April 2025 compared with the month before, while spending in the core retail industries increased by 0.2% ($12 million).Consumables reported the largest rise...

Staff reporters 14 May 2025
Net migration falls below 30,000
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Net migration falls below 30,000

New Zealand had a net migration gain of 26,400 in the March 2025 year, Stats NZ said.“The net migration gain of 26,400 in the March 2025 year was well down from a gain of 100,400 in the March 2024 year,” Stats NZ international migration statistics spokeswoman Sarah Drake said.It...

Staff reporters 14 May 2025
Vector carrying out strategic review of its fibre business
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Vector carrying out strategic review of its fibre business

Auckland-based energy company Vector has appointed Australia’s Barrenjoey Capital Partners to assist in a strategic review of its fibre business.Vector Fibre builds and manages data network solutions for businesses predominantly in Auckland, including major businesses, government...

Staff reporters 14 May 2025