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$3.7m loss for Rodd & Gunn after Canadian problems

Although the retailer generated more revenue in 2025, it also took a big hit from Canada.

Meat inspection plan under fire: Fears on costs, safety and market access

Meat inspectors gathered at Parliament on Monday to express their concerns.

Auckland businessman who took $773k in ANZ commissions gets home detention

Derek Waller allowed ANZ-linked commissions to be paid into his account for 16 years.

Primary exports tipped to hit record $62b as food and fibre power ahead

Dairy alone is tipped to earn $27.4b, even with softer global prices.

Back in growth: GDP data to confirm recovery hopes

GDP data for the September quarter, due this week, are expected to show a strong bounce.

TVNZ news bias review: Broadcaster releases report's points around depth of stories, presenter roles

TVNZ releases more details of review following NZ Herald complaint to Ombudsman.

Trade Me marketplace hit with $138m write-down as sales slide further

Parent company Titan Parent swung to a $113m net loss from a $9m profit.

Market close: Seeka, PGG Wrightson give market a leg-up with earnings upgrades

Strong primary production helped the NZX stage a rebound in the afternoon to finish flat.

Monday markets with Forsyth Barr: Zoe Wallis talks GDP and financial themes for 2026

Your Monday markets update with Zoe Wallis, Investment strategist at Forsyth Barr. Video / Herald Now

Growth may beat RBNZ pick, companies may ditch climate reporting, is the FMA losing the info war?

Business with 2degrees: Economists pick Q3 GDP to print at up to 1.0%, companies see little value in six-figure climate reports, Opes Partners tells its side of a censure notice.

Uber driver takes on Uber, launching his own rideshare service

Daniel Lowe has signed up 1500 drivers before aRide’s launch this Wednesday.

New Zealand firm makes history: Valocity crowned International Fintech of the Year

Valocity Global CEO Carmen Vicelich joins Herald NOW live following their global win. Video / NZ Herald

No reprieve for Willis expected from Treasury forecasts, as return to surplus in question

The return to surplus may be pushed out again.

Northland business hits record boom but jobs fail to keep pace

Northland now has 24,351 registered businesses, up from 19,700 in 2013.

Small Business: How a failed property developer built a thriving souvenir brand

Paul Ballentyne talks to Tom Raynel about his souvenir brand Moana Road.

Mark Lister: How a turbulent 2025 set the stage for investors’ moves in 2026

OPINION: World shares swung from a 16.3% slump to a 35% surge, ending 2025 strongly.