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Markets
Analysis
Strategy, meet economy: Spark's new direction
Steady returns from sticking to your knitting is the core of Spark's new strategy.
Property
The key question driving Fletcher's asset sales
Construction is for sale, and now residential could be too. What's next?
Infrastructure
Got $50m? Help rebuild Scott Base
Antarctica NZ is seeking private funds, and the UAE is touted as a possible source.
Finance
Like it or not, cryptocurrency is going mainstream in NZ
Koura Wealth’s bitcoin KiwiSaver fund is Morningstar’s runaway 12-month performer.
Law & Regulation
Van Velden hopes new ERA appointees bring business focus
Van Velden makes four ERA appointments and hopes for smaller awards against employers.
Technology
The Business of Tech Podcast
Quantum technology: A Kiwi quantum physicist on its potential
This week, Peter talks to University of Oxford professor Andrew Daley.
Markets
Major SkyCity investor ready to vote against directors
Allan Gray says an equity raise now would show the board to be poor stewards of capital.
Economy
Weak economy prompts dovish RBNZ pivot
The Reserve Bank forecasts point to two more rate cuts this year.
Retail
Kitchen Things tipped into receivership, 12 stores closed
Efforts to restructure and reduce costs have not been sufficient.
Markets
Market Close
NZX rallies past 13,000 points after RBNZ rate cut
The NZ sharemarket was up after results from Fletcher Building and Spark.
Politics
Māui gas field closure starts to loom
There has been speculation Māui could close early, in election year.
News in Brief
Opinion
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Opinion
Peter Griffin: Australia has lost the plot on tech regulation
Proactivity without feasibility is just theatre.
Opinion
David Chaplin: KiwiSaver grow-slow
The 30-odd KiwiSaver providers must find growth, if they want it, by raiding rivals.
Opinion
Dileepa Fonseka: ‘She’ll be right, mate’: SkyCity Adelaide
SkyCity Adelaide’s board didn’t meet for nearly 20 years.
Opinion
Cameron Bagrie: NZ's sluggish economy and housing challenges
House prices are still 40% higher than they were in 2017.
The Wall Street Journal
Trump’s biggest economic threat is inflation
Households may soon notice price increases due to his tariffs.
Investigations
Investigations
Kāpiti council boss' $43k Harvard trip
Mayor defends overseas training spend as investment in council performance.
Investigations
Rakon's founding family's board battle
Brent Robinson and Rakon's major Taiwanese shareholder aren't backing chair-elect.
Investigations
School lunch plan reheated
Surprise open tender opens the door to more flexible pricing.
Investigations
Simmonds bins official advice on waste policy
Officials pushed for planned targets, bans and mandates. Simmonds overruled them.
Investigations
Exclusive
From prime to offal: Cheap cuts in school lunches
Supplier switches to offal blend, raising cost and transparency questions.
Investigations
China laps up NZ protein for booming pet economy – at a cost
First infant formula; now feeding China’s fur babies, but investors need deep pockets.
Productivity Unleashed
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Economy
Productivity Unleashed: The $113b 'What-If'
The quiet tax of underperformance: $113b in lost output.
Productivity Unleashed
Artificial Intelligence
Your next co-worker won’t eat or sleep
NZ businesses are starting to plug AI agents into everyday operations.
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A decade in, Spark’s AI journey is paying off
The telco’s use of AI offers insights for every Kiwi business.
Top Gainers
| Westpac Banking Corporation | $42.400 | 4.31% |
| Seeka | $4.130 | 4.29% |
| NZ Rural Land Company | $1.060 | 3.92% |
| Australia New Zealand Banking Group | $37.100 | 3.92% |
| Synlait | $0.630 | 3.28% |
Top Decliners
| My Food Bag | $0.230 | -4.17% |
| Bremworth | $0.630 | -3.08% |
| Ventia | $5.890 | -2.00% |
| Oceania Healthcare | $0.660 | -1.49% |
| Skellerup Holdings | $4.700 | -1.26% |
Top Gainers
| Kathmandu Holdings | $0.235 | 2.22% |
| Synlait | $0.595 | 1.80% |
| AROA BIOSURGERY LIMITED | $0.630 | 1.61% |
| Summerset Group | $9.930 | 1.33% |
| Sky Network Television | $2.780 | 1.10% |
Top Decliners
| DGL Group | $0.470 | -4.17% |
| Vulcan Steel | $3.650 | -3.32% |
| a2 Milk Company | $8.520 | -1.67% |
| Harmoney Ordinary Shares | $0.650 | -1.54% |
| Meridian | $5.090 | -1.17% |
Finance
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Finance
Tower's new risk ratings to affect premiums
Sea surge and landslide risk can now be calculated house by house.
Finance
Investor visas a gold mine for private credit
More than $55m committed for residency destined for credit funds which lend to NZ firms.
Finance
Aussie broker giant CBN enters NZ with Folio deal
CBN is backed by ASX-listed Steadfast Group.
Finance
Capital gains tax to solve house-price affordability crisis?
ANZ's Richard Yetsenga said house-price affordability is a significant challenge.
Finance
Peter Griffin: Surcharge ban may not be a win for consumers
There are winners and losers in the surcharge move.
Technology
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Small Cap Wrap
Small cap spotlight: Blackpearl Group
Founder Nick Lissette says it's patriotic to be listed, but hard work.
Investments
Investments
Fletcher Building's loss balloons to $419m
Fletcher boss says 2025 has been one of its most demanding years in recent memory.
Investments
House sales for foreign investors 'favour the rich'
High-net-worth adviser says skilled migrants don't complain about property ban.
Investments
Simon Robertson: All things macro ...
Talking about your macro trades at cocktail parties is top shelf.
Investments
Competition law changing to allow 'beneficial collaboration'
Confidential submissions to the Commerce Commission will get a 10-year OIA exemption.
Investments
Small Cap Wrap
Small cap spotlight: Blackpearl Group
Founder Nick Lissette says it's patriotic to be listed, but hard work.
The Life
The Life
Kids need freedom. Dangerous roads make it hard to grant it
In recent decades, many of America’s roads have indeed become more chaotic.
The Life
Polestar 3: Guinness EV-SUV distance record
Unmodified Polestar 3 achieves 935.44km on a single charge on public roads.
The Life
My Net Worth: Simon Keating, Evolution Healthcare CEO
"It's important to engage with everyone you know respectfully."
The Life
Review: Bistro is the Saine choice
The newly opened restaurant is an ideal spot for a pre-show meal.
Business Advice
Business Advice
Free
Shelley Palman: How to recognise employees without pay rises
A new survey reveals that businesses are trying to support staff in other ways.
Business Advice
Rachael Judge: Can you be an influencer and keep your day job?
The more public your role, the more likely it is to reflect on your employer.
Business Advice
Former Telecom chair Wayne Boyd honoured
Honours recognition for a lifetime of low-key, high-quality leadership.
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How three bold campaigns turned creative risk into ROI
“Brand and performance aren’t opposites – they’re teammates. When they work together, you get compound growth.”
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Research: AI-powered threats are driving security tool consolidation
Survey suggests cybercrime innovation is outpacing NZ defences.
Markets
Markets
The key question driving Fletcher's asset sales
Construction is for sale, and now residential could be too. What's next?
Property
Property
The key question driving Fletcher's asset sales
Construction is for sale, and now residential could be too. What's next?
Law & Regulation
Law & Regulation
Van Velden hopes new ERA appointees bring business focus
Van Velden makes four ERA appointments and hopes for smaller awards against employers.
Energy
Energy
Māui gas field closure starts to loom
There has been speculation Māui could close early, in election year.
Primary Sector
Primary Sector
Mataura Valley Milk: Where Open Country Dairy got a bargain
Talley’s Group owned processor says it paid fair value.
Sustainable Finance
Sustainable Finance
KiwiSaver funds pile into global defence industry boom
Mindful Money says 80% of investors don't want their savings in weapons companies.
Public sector
Public sector
Van Velden hopes new ERA appointees bring business focus
Van Velden makes four ERA appointments and hopes for smaller awards against employers.
Media
Media
Analysis
Assessing Spark's datacentre deal with PEP
Could Spark be paying special dividends before the end of the decade?
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Got $50m? Help rebuild Scott Base
Antarctica NZ is seeking private funds, and the UAE is touted as a possible source.