RetailRegulator flags concerns over Godfrey Hirst Bremworth takeover dealThe regulator fears the merged firm could lift carpet prices for Kiwi buyers.23 Dec 11:51 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Is the economic recovery enough to save the coalition?OPINION: The fragile recovery puts the coalition's re-election on the line.23 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandFrom ink guns to online: Woolworths lifer marks 50 years on the jobShe once had to memorise prices for about 250 items each week to keep her job.23 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandRentals to realising the dream: The road to first farm ownershipTheir strict budgets, low early interest and off-farm income reduced debt fast.23 Dec 04:02 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters wants Member States to pull their weight as the UN lurches into potential liquidationThe UN's looming deficit could weaken ties between countries and undercut global aid.23 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLee Gray: Why Māori values could be the key to more ethical AIMāori values like kaitiakitanga could shape fairer, more trusted AI design.23 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZ sharemarket ends up again, end of year in sight All today's action was on Wall Street, with technology stocks linked to AI bouncing back.23 Dec 05:20 AM
EnergyElectricity Authority lays complaint over Huntly power plant code breachThe authority says missed instructions can risk regional power outages.23 Dec 01:56 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSolarZero liquidators claw back $2.7m but creditor claims nearly $1b owed to trustsLiquidators say they are still investigating the company a year after they were appointed.23 Dec 01:00 AM
BusinessWhy home loan applicants might face an extra waitSome banks have paused pre-approvals, pushing new applications into early 2026.22 Dec 11:59 PM
Banking and financeFMA names Steven Bardy deputy chair as MBIE probe into chair continuesThe appointment comes as FMA chair Craig Stobo is under investigation.22 Dec 11:18 PM
AgribusinessNZ-India trade deal 'a useful step' for economy - Westpac economistNew Zealand exporters have welcomed the new trade deal with India. 22 Dec 10:54 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNew Zealand's biggest 30 financial institutions rankedMotor Trade Finance debuts at rank 27 with assets of $1228m.22 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZ sharemarket starts Christmas week up 1.31%Fisher and Paykel led the way with 99 gainers and 41 decliners on the main board today.22 Dec 05:17 AM
Investment'Fully inform themselves': FMA issues warning to Chance Voight investorsBernard Whimp is seeking investor 'donations' to cover his mounting legal costs.22 Dec 03:50 AM
RetailNZ retail spending warms up before Christmas Consumer spending through Worldline NZ’s payment network picked up in mid-December. 22 Dec 03:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Smooth sailing for the economy in 2026 ... we can hope!OPINION: Year-ahead predictions are a mug’s game, says Dann (who has a go anyway).22 Dec 02:20 AM
BusinessCouple lose complaint over 5-year fixed home loan and $50k break feeThe couple faced an estimated $45,000 to $50,000 fee to exit their deal with a bank.22 Dec 01:27 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderBattle at breakfast: New business shows, new talent - the hot new morning media menuNZME announces a new Herald Now business show, as TVNZ and RNZ confirm new talent.21 Dec 11:24 PM
InvestmentCan Gen Z break our dangerous love affair with property schemes? - Du Val podcastA more financially literate new generation offers some hope. 21 Dec 11:00 PM
CompaniesRecord breaker: Gentrack CEO’s $17.3m payday dwarfs all other local bossesThe record pay package is more than double the previous NZ CEO high.21 Dec 09:16 PM
EconomyNZ strikes free trade agreement with IndiaSources say the NZ-India FTA is now considered a done deal.21 Dec 08:32 PM
New Zealand‘Very active’: Optimistic Bay retailers brace for a bustling summer seasonRetail NZ says 66% of retailers feel confident heading into summer. 21 Dec 05:00 PM
PoliticsAsset sales? Pāmu Landcorp boss says there are 'conversations' around its futureMark Leslie told Newstalk ZB the Crown would 'like to release some capital'.21 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessHelping small traders: Rotate founder on taking quality resale furniture onlineMaxine Glogau talks to Tom Raynel about her small marketplace start-up Rotate.21 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness ReportsWho’s up, who’s down: NZ's biggest and fastest growing companies of 2025Fonterra’s revenue rose 5.6% to $24.1b, extending its long-held top ranking.21 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessShelling out: $52m Govt-backed mussel venture posts deeper losses and faces going concern flagTroubled Opotiki mussel farm which received $52m in public funding sees losses grow.21 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: How to get your money and mindset ready for a bumpy 2026OPINION: From survive to thrive: Small money moves to make 2026 work for you.20 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: My word of the year, deja vuOPINION: Critics say the public service is still 14,000 roles larger than under John Key.20 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow a Waikato orchard is testing a new way to keep prime farmland in fruitAnnie Perkins has bought into the business, learning alongside John Woolford.20 Dec 04:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMartin Gummer: Dear PM, here's how to fix an energy crisisOPINION: An open letter to the Prime Minister calls for an urgent strategy.20 Dec 01:00 PM
BusinessBoxing Day starts early – Briscoes sale kicks off before ChristmasBriscoes is touting a $70m 'Boxing Day' sale running through to December 29.20 Dec 02:29 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWill Goodwin: The clean energy race is on – can NZ keep up?OPINION: NZ must lift renewable capacity by about 50% by 2030 to hit net zero.20 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandRocket Lab lands $816m deal to build US missile-tracking satellitesIt's the NZ-founded space company's largest contract to date.20 Dec 12:31 AM
