Opinion

Opinion and analysis from Pattrick Smellie, Peter Griffin, David Chaplin and Cameron Bagrie and a top-level group of New Zealand experts, including the BusinessDesk editorial team.
Why the hell aren’t we saliva testing right now?
Coronavirus Free best of businessdesk

Pattrick Smellie: Why the hell aren’t we saliva testing right now?

The health ministry's performance on saliva testing has been woeful. As covid flares up in countries deemed previously safe, NZ is weeks away from having it in place.

Pattrick Smellie 31 May 2021
Ryman's rising debt the topic du jour

Jenny Ruth: Ryman's rising debt the topic du jour

Ryman Healthcare's executives are defensive about the company's increasing indebtedness.

Jenny Ruth 31 May 2021
Our Rockstar CEOs
Markets

Brian Gaynor: Our Rockstar CEOs

There are some stellar CEOs running NZX-listed companies, but where is the young talent coming through?

Brian Gaynor 29 May 2021
Did Foodstuffs get a Warehouse bargain?
Retail

Paul McBeth: Did Foodstuffs get a Warehouse bargain?

Foodstuffs' punt on The Warehouse was certainly a long-term investment, but it might not have panned out as expected.

Paul McBeth 28 May 2021