PremiumPremiumBanking and financeASB profit growth stalls as it hires more people, puts millions aside for breachesThe bank reports an annual profit of $1.45 billion.13 Aug 03:02 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyPrimary concern was income: SkyCity's past failures revealed in new reportSkyCity keeps casino licence; CEO apologises, says it will spend $60m on making changes.13 Aug 01:34 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismNZ hotel occupancy rates lag behind pre-Covid levels as regional gaps growIn Auckland, 50 of 71 hotels report negative growth.13 Aug 12:33 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyAdrian Orr’s Reserve Bank hiring spree unwound; 1 in 4 jobs proposed to be cutThe proposal would only take staffing back to 2023 levels.12 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumManufacturing'Complete lack of governance': Engineering firm goes bust owing $11mLiquidators say the director's 'alleged misappropriation' caused collapse.12 Aug 05:04 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismChristchurch to get $150m Sheraton hotel by 2027Sheraton Christchurch will open in mid-2027 with 240 premium rooms.12 Aug 03:30 AM
AgribusinessEurope's Dawn Meats may pay $250m for 65% stake in Alliance GroupThe deal requires 75% shareholder acceptance at a mid-October meeting.11 Aug 10:51 PM
AgribusinessRural rebound: Farm profitability boosts PGG Wrightson's earningsPGG Wrightson's net profit rose to $10.7m, a 248% increase.11 Aug 10:14 PM
TelecommunicationsSpark sells 75% of its data centre business to Australian firm in deal worth up to $584mA huge construction programme is planned.11 Aug 09:31 PM
EnergyWhy businesses are struggling with New Zealand's industrial gas crisisGas users are curtailing operations due to rising costs.11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailDragonboat Restaurant goes into liquidation owing $1.4mAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown used the location for a March promotional video.11 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTourism$130m luxury resort planned for QueenstownThe resort will feature 10 villas and a 10-bedroom presidential penthouse.11 Aug 02:24 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailActivewear brand LSKD adds fourth NZ storeLSKD will open its fourth NZ store in Ponsonby central on August 30.10 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMore laser pointer attacks on aircraft, more devices interceptedAviation aggravation as flashers increasingly misuse laser pointers.10 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFarming or forestry: Who's right and who's wrong as Govt ban loomsFarmer groups argue forestry is taking over productive sheep farming land.10 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: Why NZ's HPV self-testing rollout is failing womenCervical cancer prevention has been hindered by poor implementation and a lack of urgency.09 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAirports tell Government to stop interfering Airlines are pressuring the Government to pick on airports, Wellington CEO says.08 Aug 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismIntrepid Travel fully acquires Haka Tours and ANZ Nature ToursIntrepid acquired 60% of the business in 2021, but now it's acquired the rest.08 Aug 02:00 AM
BusinessRocket Lab reports record revenue, updates on Neutron, talks up missile defenceThe firm’s Nasdaq-listed shares are up 865% over the past year on the promise of Neutron.08 Aug 01:55 AM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsTech Insider: Six reasons why Spark could get its shine backBut analysts still expect the telco's dividend to be squeezed.07 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyWhy gas shortages could halt production at key NZ fertiliser plantGas prices for industrial users are rising by 15% to 30%.07 Aug 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionNew Zealand's top 10 busiest house builders - how they cope with downturnNumbers are down but thousands of new homes are being built by the leaders in the sector.06 Aug 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessZuru nappy trial: The billionaire, the basketballer and the secret recordingMowbray is claiming breach of restraint terms. 06 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWhy whole milk powder's price surge signals a strong dairy seasonButter prices fell 3.8% to US$7214/tonne, easing from May's peak of US$7992.06 Aug 04:12 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Prebble: Why Luxon couldn’t lower US tariffs on NZ goodsOPINION: New Zealand faces a 15% US tariff, higher than Australia's 10% rate.06 Aug 04:00 AM
Business‘The future of protein’ - Hastings startup draws investorsTurning dairy waste into a revenue stream.05 Aug 11:25 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailZuru nappy trial: Nick Mowbray takes stand on intellectual property Rich lister starts expected marathon run on the stand and talks of betrayal and billions.05 Aug 09:16 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: Strong lead from US carries NZX 50 up 1.5%'Bad news is good news,' one analyst said.05 Aug 06:19 AM
ConstructionDowner appoints new NZ managing director to drive growthRobertson will lead Downer's NZ strategy and stakeholder relationships.05 Aug 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWhy NZ firms are turning to offshore markets for bondsCompanies are increasingly seeking overseas funding, slowing NZ bond issuance.05 Aug 04:05 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGovt, healthcare and bank staff passwords for sale on dark web – security expertThe cyber security expert also shares his top tip for keeping your login safe.05 Aug 03:15 AM
PremiumPremiumInterest ratesBorrowers hold off locking in mortgage rates for longer termsOne-year mortgage rates are rising in popularity.05 Aug 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismOn The Up: Shotover Jet plans electric future as it marks 60 years of thrillsSince 1965, over 4.6 million passengers have enjoyed the jetboat experience.05 Aug 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonAnne Gibson: Fletcher Construction sale would end proud building eraOPINION: Business was once so great it took two big books to tell part of its history.04 Aug 10:00 PM