Latest from Business

Markets with Madison: Inside Australia’s Strategic Data Centre

Macquarie Technology Group stores 42% of the Australian Federal Government’s information in its data centres.

Storing Australia’s State Secrets: Inside Sydney’s strategic data centre expansion

Macquarie Technology Group stores almost half of all Federal information.

Behind Australia's $3.3b counter-drone company – and CEO's Christchurch connection

DroneShield is making millions selling drone guns and detection systems to militaries.

Markets with Madison: DroneShield

Drones were harmed in the making of this episode, and that’s exactly the point. This episode takes you behind Australian counter-drone company DroneShield’s expansion.

Zuru nappy trial: The billionaire, the basketballer and the secret recording

Mowbray is claiming breach of restraint terms.

New Zealand's top 10 busiest house builders - how they cope with downturn

Numbers are down but thousands of new homes are being built by the leaders in the sector.

Moana Pasifika's future in doubt as key funding contracts end

Rugby in the red: Moana Pasifika's revenue, loans and losses cast dark cloud over future.

Repco NZ pays $123m dividend amid surging profits

Repco's profits have doubled to $30m since 2019.

Liam Dann’s Money Talks: End of season highlights

In the final episode of Money Talks for 2025, we look back on the highlights.

Money Talks: Nigel Latta revisited

In this Money Talks episode from May, Nigel Latta talked about money, health and love.

Sam Wallace on the cost of staying in the spotlight

The Coast FM host talks to Liam Dann about his most indulgent purchases and how he's kept his career from stagnating.

Money Talks: 'Are hair transplants tax deductible?' Sam Wallace on the cost of staying in the spotlight

The Coast FM presenter says his attitude to money is similar to his attitude to fitness.

'Incredibly weak period': No end forecast to falling rents

National rents have dropped 1.1% annually – one of the first falls since 2009.

Downer NZ costs down, pushes up profit

From rail to roads, hospitals to the $800m airport upgrade – Downer and Hawkins are busy.

NZ’s next Arrowtown: Baches for as little as $500K and parking isn’t a nightmare

Rural town with population of around 1200 set to hit the big time, say agents.

Summerset founder selling his Kapiti Coast mansion for over $2.99m

John O'Sullivan and his wife Rosa are downsizing now that their family has "buggered off".

Media leak forces insurance giant IAG to unveil CEO's upcoming departure

Amanda Whiting to continue doing the top job until a replacement is found.

When you feel ‘done’ with work but can’t just quit

New York Times: What to do when work leaves you empty but retirement’s far away.

Economists see patchy signs of job market lift

Job ads rose 3.5% in the year to September, the first lift since 2022.

From farmers’ market to millions: The sweet rise of J’aime macarons

Bridget O'Sullivan built J’aime from a Christchurch market stall in 2008.

Bhav Dhillon: Indian Trade Minister’s visit signals momentum towards Free Trade Agreement

OPINION: The deal could double New Zealand’s export growth with India.

'Notable lift': Increased mortgage lending signals rise in consumer confidence

Centrix's latest report shows consumer arrears are falling.

Tech Insider: Syos hits Australia, Jake Bezzant’s old firm ParkHelp buys German company

PLUS: Palmerson North's Frogparking sold to US firm.

Market close: NZ sharemarket inches upward as investors bet on brighter 2026

The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,556.3, up up 7.98 points or 0.06%.

Sponsored: Rub shoulders with Sir John Key at Gibbston Valley Resort

Queenstown's latest lifestyle opportunity is proving very popular.

Kiwi bank that starred in World's Fastest Indian fetches $650K at auction

Heritage building had key role in hit film starring Oscar-winner Sir Anthony Hopkins.

Adding value to your property - the easy way

Make your backyard beautiful, adding value with easy updates

Evans Randall Shell

A modern, warm and dry home is guaranteed for residents of arc Onehunga.

More kiwi homeowners turning to solar

Solar energy now an economically viable option with up-take here and overseas increasing.

Ngāi Tahu brings iwi values to industrial development

Poised to deliver its third major industrial development to the market.

Large freehold vacant sites

Just on the market is once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure a substantial industrial

Parnell warehouse presents unique opportunity on CBD fringe

Substantial vacant warehouse with office and showroom for sale.