BDBDBusinessDeskNorwood owner pumps $27m fresh capital into the machinery distributorThe business has struggled in recent years.19 Jan 07:00 PM
BDBDBusinessDeskGentailer, energy companies record flat productivity growthCommentators say it is especially concerning given their outsized footprint in the NZX50.19 Jan 06:01 PM
BDBDBusinessDeskCarbon Catch-Up: Mainfreight and Freightways on growth and decarbonising freightNZ’s largest freight companies are growing, and so too are their emissions.18 Jan 10:00 PM
BDBDBusinessDeskGovt to dial-down Auckland density plansCity suburbs the likely target as Government decides to bring down 2 million home goal.18 Jan 09:00 PM
BDBDBusinessDeskKirsten Patterson: Five governance issues for 2026Governance is being redesigned for assurance depth and agility.18 Jan 08:00 PM
BDBDBusinessDeskKiwiSaver investors urged to stay the courseA flow of Venezuelan oil could push down oil prices and returns, says Pathfinder CE.18 Jan 07:00 PM
BDBDBusinessDeskStobo investigation stalls EA leadership planA plan to install Craig Stobo as Electricity Authority chair fell apart, sources say.18 Jan 05:59 PM
BDBDBusinessDeskBusinessDesk’s top theatre and music reviews from 2025Black Grace's energy, Metallica's thunder, Shakespeare's top heartbreaker.17 Jan 10:00 PM
BDBDBusinessDeskBest of BusinessDesk: My Net Worth part 4Pearls of wisdom from some of NZ's most perceptive business leaders.17 Jan 08:21 PM
BDBDBusinessDeskBest of BusinessDesk: Top tech reviews from 2025Two keyboards, a TV glow-up and some vacuums.17 Jan 02:00 AM
BDBDBusinessDeskBest of BusinessDesk: On The MoneyThe Best of BusinessDesk's On The Money columns. 17 Jan 12:03 AM
BDBDBusinessDeskBronwyn Heenan: My top BusinessDesk columns from 2025Our columnist is a partner in Simpson Grierson’s employment law group.15 Jan 09:00 PM
BDBDBusinessDeskQuidnet Ventures scales up early-stage tech investmentThe venture capital firm’s second fund will be several times larger than its Fund I.15 Jan 08:00 PM
BDBDBusinessDeskCarbon Catch-Up: Fletcher warns regulation hindering decarbonisation effortsThe company has reduced coal in cement production by 65%.15 Jan 06:02 PM
BDBDBusinessDeskAmple Meats made to file financial accounts for first timeIt operates a single plant in Taranaki.14 Jan 10:00 PM
BDBDBusinessDeskGovt direction on infrastructure takes effectMore infrastructure work expected to get sign off under national directive now in place.14 Jan 09:00 PM
BDBDBusinessDeskCameron Bagrie: The battle for the central bank’s ‘soul’Central banks might have pushed too far into the twilight zone.14 Jan 08:00 PM
BDBDBusinessDeskMARS Bioimaging closes oversubscribed $15m capital raiseThe company is sending out sales specialists to bring in commercial revenue.14 Jan 07:00 PM
BDBDBusinessDeskReport forecasts $10b construction activity by 2030An MBIE report also forecasted meek 2026 construction activity growth in Auckland.14 Jan 06:11 PM
BDBDBusinessDeskBest of BusinessDesk: Why Rakon’s $390m takeover failedThe Skyworks deal collapsed in 2024. Now, another deal is on the table.13 Jan 10:00 PM
BDBDBusinessDeskTransport plans to cost more than $250bGovernment transport plans to cost quarter of a trillion dollars, officials tell minister.13 Jan 09:00 PM
BDBDBusinessDeskRenewable generation near 100%Renewable generation made up 99% of the mix, the 14th consecutive week above 97%.13 Jan 08:00 PM
BDBDBusinessDeskDirector of liquidated Yoyoso/Miniso leaves trail of debtDirector Lin Liu is tied to other firms owing IRD about $1.09m.13 Jan 07:00 PM
BDBDBusinessDeskBrokers reveal top NZX picks for 2026Billions shifting from term deposits could boost NZX heavyweights and recovery plays.13 Jan 06:05 PM
BDBDBusinessDeskBest of BusinessDesk: Māui gas field at end of life, timing TBDThere has been speculation that Māui could close early in an election year.12 Jan 10:00 PM
BDBDBusinessDeskEA below legal minimum as members departKey decisions face delay as the Govt prepares new appointments.12 Jan 09:00 PM
BDBDBusinessDeskEnergy: If 2026 goes to plan, it will be a first (for all of us)Forsyth Barr predicts. We nod, blink, and add footnotes.12 Jan 08:00 PM
BDBDBusinessDeskProperty developer bankrupt for third timeBillionaire Graeme Hart is a secured creditor of David Williams' failed firm.12 Jan 05:46 PM
BDBDBusinessDeskBest of BusinessDesk: FNZ employee shareholders revolt over latest capital raiseLong-standing employees believed a raise halved their holdings.11 Jan 09:00 PM
BDBDBusinessDeskBusinessDesk Editor’s note: Looking back to go forwardIt’s easier to talk about the year that wasn’t than what it was.11 Jan 08:00 PM
BDBDBusinessDeskTranspower firm on lake levelsMeridian says competitors could influence lake levels for commercial advantage.11 Jan 07:00 PM
BDBDBusinessDeskBYD tops Tesla as NIO eyes NZ launchTesla is no longer NZ’s top imported new electric vehicle.11 Jan 06:06 PM
