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BNZ profits from rising mortgage rates
BNZ's annual profit rose to $1.5 billion, despite the deteriorating economy.

MediaWorks owners said to have appointed Goldman Sachs to undertake strategic review
The company is in a difficult financial position.

Job adverts decline sharply, Seek report shows
The job market downturn "solidified" in October, BNZ says.

Allbirds dives to new low as its quarterly loss widens to US$32m
The firm, co-founded by ex-All White Tim Brown, says its Christmas will be even tougher.

Fonterra wants 30 per cent emissions reduction across farms
Collective farm target is response to growing sustainability obligations and demands.

Exciting things brewing for Elemental Cider
Elemental Cider has taken home several awards and is involved in a new apple study.

All Blacks v Fortnite: NZ broadband use spikes to all-time high
The network coped ably with the urge to surge.

Mainfreight has post-pandemic freight frenzy hangover
The company's sinking lid means it has 500 fewer employees since March.

Kate MacNamara: Supermarket’s bid for consolidated market power should be blocked
OPINION: Marriage of the two Foodstuffs' should be stopped at the altar.

Opinion: The generational housing divide
Call to reform New Zealand’s planning system part of push to help Kiwis become homeowners.

Jo Kelly: A bold vision for our future
OPINION: Jo Kelly looks out into 2035 with a timely thought experiment.

NZ on the line in Dubai for COP28
New Zealand political leaders have talked a big game on climate change.

Pressure growing on businesses to cut emissions
Risk for investors putting money into businesses that have negative climate impact.

Sustainability: Is it at risk of becoming a fair-weather friend?
Tim McCready looks at some recent trends that are giving 'sustainability' a mixed outlook.

Making an investment in changing the way we live
There is growing interest from private sector investors in climate investment opportuniti

Infratil’s global reach in a renewable energy future
NZ is well-advised to adopt an incentive scheme to speed up alternate green power.

Kirsten Patterson: Climate governance hots up
Climate dinosaurs are almost extinct and directors’ focus is turning to good governance.

Sustainable Business and Finance: An enduring local partnership
ICBC NZ’s decade-long sustainable journey in New Zealand.

Speed is crucial as we build renewable energy
Breaking down consenting barriers can encourage investment in renewable energy.

Sustainable Business and Finance: Carbon-neutral: the tipping point
The company that is committed to minimising the impact of our collective waste.

Sustainable Business and Finance: A milestone for solar energy
NZGIF has led a $170m capital raise for its newly-created solar finance programme.

Sustainable Business: Evolving standards and investor expectations
Articulate information helps investors and consumers to make good decisions.

Get moving on future-proofing Kiwi business
Companies that ignore environmental impacts find it harder to attract talent and capital.

One size does not fit all farms
Beef + Lamb New Zealand is calling for more flexibility into environmental reform agenda.

Australia's Optus blackout explained: What is a ‘deep network’ outage?
Optus suffered one of the largest telecommunications outages in Australian history.

Market close: Sky TV shares fall as it knocks back takeover offer
The overall sharemarket slipped by more than half a per cent.

Businesses see RBNZ putting inflation in its box - slowly and gently
Is a soft landing on the cards?

Failed Newmarket restaurant Inca owes creditors $1.1m: Who wants money?
The restaurant had 'exhausted all other financial options available'.

Hollywood A-lister opens new burger joint in Queenstown with plans to expand
Wahlburgers boasts itself as the fastest-growing burger chain in North America.