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Policy
McKinsey gives KiwiRail growth tips
Increasing the share of freight carried by rail is reportedly a key focus.
Primary Sector
The race is on to reduce emissions from NZ's livestock
Researchers and investors are tackling the problem from every possible angle.
Business of Education
University commercialisation: It’s a weird situation
'I was never planning to be an entrepreneur,' RespirAq founder says.
Law & Regulation
Bronwyn Heenan: Calling all mediators
Workers and their bosses both need to have access to timely and skilled mediators.
Economy
Cameron Bagrie: RBNZ's inflation target conundrum
A debate is pending on the inflation target as economic pain rises.
Business
Bupa posts tepid result as care sector flounders
New Zealand's largest aged care provider is considering making its own yoghurt.
Opinion
Peter Griffin: Digital currency's big privacy and security issues
Scheme may be a bridge too far unless it comes with watertight assurances.
World
Anglo considers sale of diamond unit De Beers
The mining giant has had discussions with potential buyers.
Bloomberg
US says China moving too slowly on protecting intellectual property
According to the US government, Beijing's reforms remain too slow.
Business of Education
Mixed fortunes for ‘high risk’ universities
Victoria University of Wellington achieved a surplus while Massey posted a large deficit.
Opinion
David Chaplin: Float on: why the FMA is stressing about fund liquidity risks
The monetary tide is receding.
Paul McBeth: Fletcher steels its nerves
The building giant’s steel restructuring shouldn’t have surprised anyone.
Economy
Dileepa Fonseka: The industrial policy debate never seems to go away
Industrial policy is getting a second hearing around the world, including in NZ.
Economy
Simon Robertson: How to discourage wealth
Let NZers invest $1 offshore without making the starting point 95c every year.
World
The secret retreats that have CEOs jockeying for invites
Ultra-exclusive conferences are booming.
Business Advice
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Primary Sector
Julia Jones: Progress takes more than Groundhog Day rhetoric
There seems to be a noticeable lack of innovation in NZ's red meat export industry.
Law & Regulation
How to resolve a dispute between company directors
Disputes are more common than you may think.
Sponsored
Cyber alerts in New Zealand on the rise
A shortage of security experts puts pressure on combating threats
Sponsored
Avoiding mistakes many investors make
Managing emotions key to securing long-term returns.
Sponsored
Boosting rural growth with innovation
Productivity and sustainability go hand in hand for the rural sector
Investigations
Transport
A billion for buses: where MOE money goes
Student transport is one of the Ministry of Education's biggest external costs.
Services
'Valley of death': Connecting uni research with the private sector
Commercialisation of schemes losing battle for resources to other university functions.
CEO pay continues to grow, but at a slower pace
New Zealand's pay disparity is less extreme than the UK and US.
Business Productivity
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Boosting rural growth with innovation
Productivity and sustainability go hand in hand for the rural sector
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Building confidence and capability is the key to boosting productivity
In the pack houses of Hawke’s Bay apple growers, smart cameras scan the apples looking for blemishes and grading the fruit to ensure only the best is selected for domestic and international markets.
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Working smarter, working together, working for Aotearoa
After a few challenging years, during which many New Zealand businesses have effectively been in survival mode, it's time to pursue productive growth, says ASB.
Top Gainers
| Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation | $27.870 | 5.01% |
| Just Life Group | $0.250 | 4.17% |
| The Warehouse Group | $1.410 | 3.68% |
| AUE ETF Units | $2.789 | 3.60% |
| Millennium & Copthorne Hotels New Zealand | $1.910 | 3.24% |
Top Decliners
| Blackpearl | $0.630 | -5.97% |
| Allied Farmers | $0.720 | -4.00% |
| EROAD | $0.860 | -3.37% |
| TradeWindow | $0.194 | -3.00% |
| Burger Fuel Group | $0.365 | -2.67% |
Top Gainers
| Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation | $23.010 | 4.95% |
| Tower | $0.780 | 3.31% |
| BATHURST RESOURCES LIMITED. | $0.875 | 2.94% |
| Fonterra Shareholders' Fund | $3.350 | 2.45% |
| EBOS Group | $30.600 | 1.80% |
Top Decliners
| Synlait | $0.445 | -11.76% |
| STRAKER TRANSLATIONS LIMITED | $0.480 | -4.00% |
| NZME | $0.805 | -3.70% |
| DGL Group | $0.545 | -3.20% |
| Fletcher Building | $3.170 | -2.76% |
Technology
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Retail
Website duplication scams haunt NZ retailers
Increasingly sophisticated obfuscation technology is making scams harder to resolve.
Investments
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Podcasts
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Cooking the Books
The tricks to living a good life for less
How to be boujee on a budget.
How to find a good financial adviser
The vibe is just as important as skills and experience.
Podcasts
Free
Cooking the Books podcast: What’s the cost of sustainable investing?
Some of the 'naughty' stocks are making a comeback.
Policy
How ‘shareholder value’ became a Wall Street mantra
Michael Jensen inspired the transformation of capitalism. Was he a hero or a villain?
Opinion
Free
Frances Cook: Money Answers: How do I prepare for job loss?
Our investments editor outlines ideas to keep the financial stress to a minimum.
The Life
Wine
2024's vintage 'truly outstanding' – wine producer Indevin
Winemaker enthusiasm for 2024 grape harvest reaches new heights despite early bad weather.
Good Food
Restaurant review
Kazaguruma: Wellington’s upmarket, authentic Japanese
The fare – three set menus or à la carte – offers a memorable dining experience.
Cars
Maserati reveals all-electric GranCabrio Folgore convertible
The new model can go from 0 to 100km/h in just 2.8 seconds.
My Net Worth
My Net Worth: Rob Vickery, founder of Hillfarrance Ventures
Big jump in graduation rate of at-risk US kids counts among his proudest achievements.
Markets
NZ sharemarket celebrates highest single-day rise in over five months
The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 11,946.43, increasing 143.15 points or 1.21%.
Property
Giltrap Group founder, philanthropist Sir Colin Giltrap dies
Giltrap died last night at the age of 84.
Law & Regulation
Opinion
Bronwyn Heenan: Calling all mediators
Workers and their bosses both need to have access to timely and skilled mediators.
Energy
Climate change
Carbon-removal registry verifies its first project
Milestone could be a step toward fixing an industry recently besieged by controversy.
Primary Sector
Technology
The race is on to reduce emissions from NZ's livestock
Researchers and investors are tackling the problem from every possible angle.
Sustainable Finance
Big investors highly sceptical of sustainability reporting
A PwC survey points to a gap in trust that needs to be bridged.
Public sector
Policy
Business of Government
Assaulting the evidence, adieu Kevin Jenkins and more ...
Our weekly round-up of public sector news and analysis.
Media
Politics
Media react to Melissa Lee sacking
The sector is keen to work with new minister Paul Goldsmith amid its financial crisis.
Infrastructure
Policy
McKinsey gives KiwiRail growth tips
Increasing the share of freight carried by rail is reportedly a key focus.