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Economy
NZD dips against Aussie after RBA holds the line
The kiwi was trading at 91.11 Australian cents late Tuesday in Wellington.
Primary Sector
Energy costs driving business closures
Central North Island sawmill closing for two weeks as high energy costs bite.
Policy
Te Pūkenga moves to surplus as cost-cutting continues
The organisation is being disestablished.
Markets
Market close
NZ shares left behind as Asian markets rally after Nikkei rout
The S&P/NZX 50 Index dipped 18.73 points, or 0.2%, to 12,245.76.
Sustainable Finance
Mushroom Material's $8.5m raise could make polystyrene obsolete
The company plans to have a pilot factory in Auckland up and running next year.
Law & Regulation
Watson action pushes out US insider trading case
A new court date is yet to be set.
Property
UPDATED: Du Val liquidation hearing to proceed as Chinese bank moves
China Construction Bank also moved last Friday.
Primary Sector
Fonterra chair Peter McBride wants another three years on co-op's board
John Nicholls is also standing again but Leonie Guiney is standing down.
Markets
Vista banking on film franchises for full year
Cinema software firm says the slate of movies coming for the second half is strong.
Property
Radius Care eyes ‘adjacent opportunities’ for growth
The company is in discussions to buy a stake in a catering company.
Editor's Picks
Retail
Paper Plus ‘engaging’ with members after capital raise
The retailer’s franchisor is facing 'material uncertainty'.
Markets
Shared Lunch
A conversation with experts, CEOs, and you. Each week we alternate between an interview with a company leader and an industry deep dive. Sit down for lunch and walk away with a fresh take on the share market, companies you can invest in, and the future of business.
Opinion
Markets
Paul McBeth: Tower revival gets insurer on Craigs’ list
The general insurer is coming in from the cold after years in the wilderness.
Infrastructure
Dileepa Fonseka: Clunking along with spreadsheets
We fund what’s in the spotlight, but not the scaffolding. But that is not a good thing.
Finance
Simon Robertson: Cryptonising your Martian portfolio
Ask yourself why you don’t have crypto on the balance sheet. It's way overdue.
Law & Regulation
Bronwyn Heenan: Modern slavery in the spotlight
The Gloriavale slavery allegations case highlights a lack of policy priority.
Law & Regulation
Spain fines booking.com $750m over competition concerns
Website set unfair conditions on hotels, competition watchdog says.
Business Advice
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World
The secret power of using ‘we’ in difficult conversations
Saying ‘we’ instead of ‘you’ is more likely to get staff to listen to negative feedback.
Opinion
Georgina Toomey: How to manage a commercial leasing dispute
Relationships between tenants and landlords can sour.
Law & Regulation
Rebecca Rendle: Reinstatement – what are the chances?
Whether reinstatement is appropriate will involve closely examining the facts.
Sponsored
New Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 takes Galaxy AI to the next level for business
New foldable "mobile office that thinks alongside you".
Sponsored
Business Park to benefit Bay of Plenty
148ha Rangiuru Business Park blueprint for infrastructure projects
Investigations
Politics
Ardern's anger at APEC fiasco led to bungled $33m MFAT project
MFAT reportedly left Jacinda Ardern annoyed at their attempts to use Microsoft Teams.
Public sector
Exclusive
NZDF spends $1.35m on IT planning workshops
Each quarterly event cost on average $71,000, according to NZDF data.
Finance
Exclusive
MTF to investigate bullying claims
Chief executive Chris Lamers said he takes the claims 'very seriously'.
Forward Planning
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How a quake and a crash led to success
Craigs Investment Partners celebrate 40 years in business.
The rise and rise of women's investing
Gender pay gap remains - but many women are turning to investing.
Making the most of selling the farm
To avoid “horror stories”, selling a farm begins long before the "for sale" sign goes up.
Top Gainers
| Santana Minerals | $1.420 | 5.97% |
| Ventia | $4.900 | 4.26% |
| NZME | $1.020 | 4.08% |
| Enprise Group | $0.300 | 3.45% |
| Private Land and Property Fund | $1.300 | 3.17% |
Top Decliners
| TradeWindow | $0.230 | -8.00% |
| Radius Residential Care | $0.205 | -6.82% |
| General Capital | $0.310 | -5.49% |
| Scott Technology | $2.260 | -5.44% |
| F&C Investment Trust PLC | $21.310 | -4.82% |
Top Gainers
| NZME | $0.925 | 6.78% |
| BATHURST RESOURCES LIMITED. | $0.765 | 4.11% |
| Sky Network Television | $2.440 | 3.83% |
| Mercury | $6.370 | 3.17% |
| AROA BIOSURGERY LIMITED | $0.595 | 1.72% |
Top Decliners
| Move Logistics | $0.325 | -16.67% |
| STRAKER TRANSLATIONS LIMITED | $0.400 | -14.94% |
| Vulcan Steel | $3.690 | -4.17% |
| ikeGPS Group | $0.600 | -2.76% |
| Serko | $3.210 | -2.73% |
Technology
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Microsoft outages show need for digital diversity
While outages may be inevitable, tech diversity can mitigate their impact.
Investments
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Property
Ryman moves goal posts, shoots for returns
Is cashflow king? Ryman's shareholders will find out.
Retail
'Standout result': Briscoe posts sales record but profits slip
Interim profits are expected to be around 94% of last year’s $42.75m.
Opinion
Simon Robertson: Nike. Are they doing it?
Business models are incredibly important. Nike’s is flaying.
World
Gold futures glitter on second-highest close
Precious metal maintains its price despite market fluctuations.
Property
What's in a name? Du Val now Orange Pineapple
The Du Val group has given its subsidiaries bizarre names such as Woodle.
The Life
My Net Worth
My Net Worth: Barbara Edmonds, Labour's finance spokesperson
Hard work is nothing new for this politician: she had eight children aged 8 and under.
Good Food
Review: Embra – 'A mouth-pleasing flavour bomb'
Take our advice: if you are going to be in Taupō, book early and book often.
Cars
Audi unleashes all-new A6 e-tron lineup
The 2025 Audi A6 e-tron offers three powertrain options at launch.
Cars
BYD-powered Toyota Corolla PHEV could get 2,100km range
The 2026 Toyota Corolla could mark a significant turning point.
The quiz
Can you beat the Quizmaster?
Cooking the Books
New Zealand's top business podcast. Hosted by Frances Cook.
Markets
NZ shares left behind as Asian markets rally after Nikkei rout
The S&P/NZX 50 Index dipped 18.73 points, or 0.2%, to 12,245.76.
Property
Markets
Radius Care eyes ‘adjacent opportunities’ for growth
The company is in discussions to buy a stake in a catering company.
Law & Regulation
Watson action pushes out US insider trading case
A new court date is yet to be set.
Energy
Primary Sector
Energy costs driving business closures
Central North Island sawmill closing for two weeks as high energy costs bite.
Primary Sector
Energy
Energy costs driving business closures
Central North Island sawmill closing for two weeks as high energy costs bite.
Sustainable Finance
Mushroom Material's $8.5m raise could make polystyrene obsolete
The company plans to have a pilot factory in Auckland up and running next year.
Media
Technology
Ninja Kiwi's margins in good shape post-takeover
Post-acquisition financials show nearly half of its revenue was retained as profit.
Infrastructure
Markets
New Fletcher director has shareholder support for chair
Tony Dragicevich's current employer also counts Allan Gray as a major shareholder.
Shared Lunch
The podcast for market investors — a partnership with Sharesies
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