Banking and financeConsumer confidence at highest level in nearly two yearsBank says more households expected the economy to strengthen over the coming year.17 Dec 11:26 PM
RetailRetailers urged to plan ahead as Kiwis become better bargain huntersBig majority surveyed expect to hold off on purchases until major sales event arrives.17 Dec 09:36 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeUkraine’s economic recovery depends on extra allied aid, warns IMF chiefFinancial Times: Georgieva says Ukraine has done its part to earn the support of friends.17 Dec 07:37 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon Russell: What the new Government needs to do to make flying around the country easierExpert says there's a big opportunity - if politicians want to grab it.17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesCathay Pacific returns to Christchurch - what’s next in NZ?Airline has been flying here for 40 years16 Dec 08:00 PM
RetailTemu alleges Shein is using ‘mafia-style intimidation’ of suppliers to curtail rival retailer's growthIn the lawsuit, Temu alleges the actions were part of a 'desperate plan' hatched by Shein.15 Dec 02:24 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAuckland AI start-up Inviol says its Terminator-style tech targets complacencyInviol's technology takes aim at complacency about safety at worksites.15 Dec 02:07 AM
RetailAmazon, Target stop selling water beads marketed to kids over safety concernsWarnings about the dangers of the beads being ingested have been piling up.15 Dec 01:35 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGDP shocker: How badly is NZ’s economy really doing?The guinea pig economy, or as bad as Equatorial Guinea?15 Dec 12:23 AM
AirlinesQuitting: AirAsia X pulls out of New Zealand - againAirline has a record of starting NZ services then pulling out, even before the pandemic.14 Dec 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismWhat's in the pipeline for tourism and hospitality? New minister's plan for summerNew minister faces long wishlist but says he’s open to new ideas about funding the sector.14 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesWhat Cathay Pacific's return to Christchurch means for AotearoaThe airline is rebuilding its international network after the pandemic.14 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ faces tougher year, data shows air fares fallAirline bracing for a tough second half, gets Wamos back to bolster fleet.14 Dec 02:44 AM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsFearful Cook Strait freight transport sector asks what next for $15b-a-year cargo route?Ferry project debacle another case of NZ's poor attention to infrastructure, says sector.14 Dec 02:23 AM
TelecommunicationsSpark offers free mobile during landline broadband outages, tests satellite serviceSatellites could cover for damaged fibre during the next natural disaster, the telco says.14 Dec 12:44 AM
Banking and financeShock as GDP falls 0.3 per cent in September quarterThe country's economy shrank in late winter and early spring, confounding experts.13 Dec 10:07 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsPicking the right phone or broadband plan: Watchdog puts heat on telcos with five new measuresTelcos have not been following the watchdog's other recommendations.13 Dec 09:51 PM
ManufacturingClothing factory workers blindsided by closureClosing doors on clothing factory a real 'a real kick in the guts'.13 Dec 08:36 PM
Banking and financeCitibank NZ warned over money laundering rules, wire transfersReserve Bank says 64,000 wire transfers not compliant with anti-terror rules.13 Dec 08:29 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeFormer BP boss Bernard Looney to forfeit up to $66 million after ‘serious misconduct’Financial Times: 'One hell of a reaction' as ex-CEO failed to disclose past relationships.13 Dec 07:17 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance$19b business moving, Brian Gaynor library planned for new offices'Fearless champion for NZ companies and investors' to be commemorated in new premises.13 Dec 07:16 PM
AgribusinessNZ primary sector exports set to dip in 2024 before recoveringThe sector had navigated a 'confluence of global events' this year.13 Dec 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financePutin’s good friends in AmericaFinancial Times: Whoever controls Ukraine controls Eurasia.13 Dec 05:49 PM
AirlinesVector urges Commerce Commission to focus closely on resilient infrastructureElectrification and climate-change resilience are among the key priorities, Vector says.13 Dec 04:17 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionChristmas joy: $5.4m Parnell repairs, owners get keys backChubb New Zealand insured units where repairs were carried out by Tauranga’s Align Group.13 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAuckland property lawsuit: The $20 million man who offered but didn’t settleOne vendor kept a $2m deposit, second one kept $834,000. But they then went further.13 Dec 01:38 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismLiving beyond our means - current account deficit still worryingly wideTourism prevents NZ's current account deficit from falling deeper into the red.13 Dec 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesFirst look: Inside Auckland Airport's $300m transport hubNew carparks flexible to allow for longer farewell if 'kiss-and-go' not enough.13 Dec 12:37 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesRakon takeover offer from mystery bidder labelled ‘opportunistic’A broad shape of the potential buyer has emerged.13 Dec 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareOpinion: Stop losing your marbles over weight-loss wonder drugsOPINION: Weight-loss drug headlines mask an attractive longer-term picture.12 Dec 04:00 PM
AirlinesGame-changer: Air NZ's new free offering on domestic flightsThe airline says installing the satellite-based system is a no-brainer.12 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeShould you invest in a start-up?OPINION: It's time to get real about being an early or angel investor.12 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumManufacturing100yo Kiwi candle maker bought by owner of Metro mag, Kings Plant BarnAuckland-based investor Still has expanded its portfolio.12 Dec 03:43 AM
ConstructionGrouting Services ordered to pay $290k after worker killed by falling beamWorkSafe prosecuted the firm over the death of a 21-year-old construction worker.12 Dec 03:07 AM