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Market close: Geopolitical tensions keep NZ market flat, US Fed decision looms

The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed down 0.10%, falling to 12,627.32.

Fringe Benefit Tax: Should you be paying it if your business owns a ute?

The IRD says changes should be revenue-neutral – but many have never paid FBT.

'Life-changing': International flights return to Hamilton Airport

Jetstar's first planes to Sydney and Gold Coast have taken off from Hamilton this week.

Liam Dann: 'Brick wall' – why tomorrow’s GDP data won’t tell the real story

ANALYSIS: Is the economy getting better or worse? It should be a simple question.

Kiwi dollar rises 7.5% as US dollar wanes under global shifts

Concerns about the US dollar have seen other currencies gain, including the NZ dollar.

Little Island pleaded for lifeline before going into liquidation

Plant-based dairy food manufacturer owes almost $2 million.

Israel to begin bringing back citizens stranded abroad

All of Israel’s commercial aircraft were sent outside of the country.

Hansells owes $10m to staff, ANZ, IRD and company linked to the Hart family

Company linked to Graeme Hart bought company after it went into receivership.

Vietjet orders 100 Airbus A321neo planes

The Vietnam deal includes an option to buy 50 more jets later.

Inside the Amazon AI chip Lab

Madison Malone discusses the inner workings of the Amazon AI chip lab featured in the latest Markets with Madison episode. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Business with 2degrees: 18 June 2025

Garth Bray speaks with Ryan Bridge about food prices and inflation. Video / Herald NOW

'Era of abundance': Inside America’s nuclear energy effort

Valar Atomics plans to build thousands of small nuclear reactors around the world.

Richard Prebble: How Labour can revive its fortunes with fresh leadership

OPINION: Labour's current strategy lacks clear policies and relies on coalition issues.

Rural vs urban economy: Who's doing 'the hard work' and which regions are booming?

ASB has released its Q1 Regional Economic Scoreboard: Food exports make an impact.

Pilot group to honour Erebus legacy with safety award

The industry faces challenges but hopes to bring newcomers and veterans together.

The NZ boardrooms where women buck gender pay gap trend

But the pay advantage comes against a backdrop of significant underrepresentation.

Market close: NZX 50 down 0.4% as Israel-Iran conflict intensifies

Infratil rose nearly 4% during an announcement-light day on the bourse.

Median house prices down again, sales taking longer: monthly report

Economists have reacted to the updated figures: are May public holidays to blame?