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.
Can Meridian Energy shares be worth $9?
Infrastructure THE BOTTOM LINE

Dan Brunskill: Can Meridian Energy shares be worth $9?

The electricity generator's share price is too high but that doesn't necessarily mean it will fall. 

Dan Brunskill 12 Jan 2021
Why Trump will survive the next 10 days

Cristina Maza: Why Trump will survive the next 10 days

After last week's invasion of the US Capitol by an insurrectionist pro-Trump mob, what next for US politics? Cristina Maza reports from Washington DC.

Cristina Maza 11 Jan 2021
Next six months are make or break for Labour
Politics Politics in 2021

Pattrick Smellie: Next six months are make or break for Labour

The bones of a transformational agenda exist for the government for those who care to look for it, and the first half of this year is a crucial time.

Pattrick Smellie 11 Jan 2021
Looking Back – 1987 crash, the aftermath

Brian Gaynor: Looking Back – 1987 crash, the aftermath

The NZX entered 14 dark years after the 1987 crash, while progress since 2001 has been at snails’ pace.

Brian Gaynor 09 Jan 2021