Law

Gold trading boss Robertson found guilty of running ponzi scheme

Gold trading scheme operator Steven Robertson was remanded in custody until sentencing in October

Steven Robertson faced 47 charges. He was found guilty of 38.

By Reweti Kohere

Mon, 19 Aug 2019

Gold trading scheme operator Steven Robertson was remanded in custody until sentencing in October

Chinese internet giant Tencent bought Auckland’s Grinding Gear Games for more than $100m in 2018

Tech

Coalition eyes fast-growing $143m ‘gaming’ sector

In the past six years, the sector grew 39% a year.

By Nathan Smith

Mon, 19 Aug 2019

Peter Boshier says at the moment he can only send agencies a "stiff letter" for failing to meet their obligations under the OIA

Politics

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Chief ombudsman wants more teeth for OIA breaches

The government’s claim to be the most transparent may not stack up, commentators say.

By Brent Edwards

Mon, 19 Aug 2019

New Year’s Day fireworks at SkyCity’s Sky Tower

Shoeshine

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SkyCity’s Olympic-scale competitive virtue signalling

The casino company is taking the proverbial with its climate change policy.

Mon, 19 Aug 2019

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Law

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Bublitz wins appeal of jail sentence

Appeal Court acquits one, eases sentence of another in Viaduct/Mutual case.

Business

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Ngai Tahu Holdings chief executive resigns

Mike Sang will stay on for several months.

Business

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2

Evolve CEO quits, Aussie takes charge

Ex G8 execs consolidate control.

Business

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Sky TV buys RugbyPass for $62m

RugbyPass has Sanzaar rights in 62 countries.

Law

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Court rules state earthquake insurer misled Chch couple

Government still faces class action lawsuit from some 3000 claimants.

Business

Michael Hill's gloomy year

UPDATED: The retailer's profit shrank in all three countries.

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Business

Services sector activity lifts in July, boosting economic hopes

The manufacturing sector dips into contraction for the first time since September 2012.

Business

Reality TV star capitalises on fashion win

In the first of a daily series ahead of Fashion Week, we profile fashion’s reality TV star, Benjamin Alexander.

Politics

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Chief science adviser calls for ‘honest’ GE debate

Some simple fixes could be made in the short-term, Professor Juliet Gerrard says.

Property

Property for Industry profits despite development, fire damage

The industrial landlord sees strong portfolio revaluations.

Investment

Big results week ahead for investors

Market Outlook: Analyst Mark Lister on the week ahead.

Business

Markets seek comfort from central bankers’ summit

Annual Jackson Hole symposium will set the tone for the week.

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Features

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One pharma-owned charity is the third-largest charity in the US

Why America’s biggest charities are owned by pharmaceutical companies

The Economist: Drug companies’ generosity helps their bottom line.

The Economist

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Tech view all

Vodafone chief executive Jason Paris

Vodafone CEO says customer pain-points are priority for telco's strategy

Jason Paris wants to focus on the 'backyard' before tackling bigger tech goals.

Tech

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Columns view all

This Boeing staff car park in Seattle is full of undelivered 737 MAX aircraft

Norwegian’s transatlantic routes fall victim to 737 MAX grounding

Carry On: Business travel roundup includes Air Canada’s new A220 routes and Qantas Jumbos to stop flying to Chile.

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Paula Bennett says she has a new lease of life in politics.

Bennett promises voters a clear election choice

National's campaign chair promises no 'dirty politics.'

Politics

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Opinion / Analysis

Education Minister Chris Hipkins

Opinion

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Hammer time! … Or not

Experience from abroad shows how vocational education can help put young people to work.

By Natanael Rother

Sun, 18 Aug 2019

Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) shakes hands with US President Donald Trump before a bilateral meeting during the G20 Summit in June

Analysis

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Tariff delay keeps trade war for longer

Citi economists warn continued uncertainty could build into currency wars.

By Nevil Gibson

Sun, 18 Aug 2019

Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr

Editorial

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Reserve Bank’s direction raises new fears

Experts urge curbs on unconventional monetary policy.

By Nevil Gibson

Sat, 17 Aug 2019

The huge increase in dividends from privatised power companies was mainly because directors increased their payout ratios

Analysis

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SOEs selldown rewarded investors, not taxpayers

On the Money: Governments are the losers when they sell shares.

By Brent Sheather

Sat, 17 Aug 2019

Business

How theCommercial Bay development in Auckland's CBD will look when finished.

Business

Precinct Properties increases dividend again

3.4% increase in dividend but profit drops 25.5%.

By Reweti Kohere

Fri, 16 Aug 2019

China’s State Administration of Foreign Exchange (above) and Hong Kong’s Securities & Futures Commission issued reminder notices in June

Business

FMA warns forex firms on China trade

Breaking Chinese law could imply New Zealand breaches too, says regulator.

By Tim Hunter

Fri, 16 Aug 2019

Boston-based financial investigator and accounting expert Harry Markopolos

Business

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Wall Street recovers slightly as GE fights claims of enormous fraud

Meanwhile, US consumer retail shows signs of health.

By Nathan Smith

Fri, 16 Aug 2019

Politics

Annabel Young says ports do not invest enough in maintenance

Politics

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Shipping Federation unhappy with ports

But ports are surprised by the criticism.

By Brent Edwards

Thu, 15 Aug 2019

Finance Minister Grant Robertson may want to demonstrate he has a back up plan

Analysis

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Hip-pocket politics will decide election

How well-off or not will voters feel given economic threats?

By Brent Edwards

Thu, 15 Aug 2019

Paul Goldsmith says economic slowdown mainly the government's fault.

Politics

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Nats' economic plan depends on state of public finances

Paul Goldsmith hedges his bets on tax cuts.

By Brent Edwards

Thu, 15 Aug 2019

Law

The film studios at Kumeu leased by Warner Bros. and then Ateed.

Law

Kumeu Film Studios leasing goes to full High Court

Kumeu landowner loses summary judgment leave application.

By Graham Skellern

Fri, 16 Aug 2019

Duncan Cotterill partner Richard Lang

Law

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The good, bad and ugly of new Trusts Act 2019

Changes aren’t without controversy.

By Nathan Smith

Wed, 14 Aug 2019

Liquidators have not heard from Mainzeal director Richard Yan

Law

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Liquidators chase Mainzeal director’s $17m property

Richard Yan is now living in Shanghai.

By Graham Skellern

Wed, 14 Aug 2019

Tech

The Instillery's Mike Jenkins (left) and Michael Russell of Origin.

Tech

The Instillery and Origin IT merge

Merger said to be largest M&A deal in New Zealand IT's industry for a decade.

By Nathan Smith

Thu, 15 Aug 2019

Cryptocurrencies are largely unregulated, digital currencies that enable users to send money online

Tech

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IRD clarifies tax rules on Bitcoin payments

Companies choosing crypto payments can deduct tax under PAYE.

By Nathan Smith

Thu, 15 Aug 2019

Last year local Oracle specialist Fusion5 unveiled HR software Jemini. Photo: Fusion5

Analysis

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Watch out for secret Kiwi startups

New Zealand’s established IT providers are an unheralded source of innovation and development.

By Rob O’Neill

Thu, 15 Aug 2019

Property

The site of the Jack’s Point development

Property

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Be careful what you wish for Queenstown, says John Darby

Darby Partners is developing a $500m community but warns about over-tourism.

By Andrew Bevin

Tue, 13 Aug 2019

Lagoon Hill Station in the Wairarapa

Property

Sir Michael Fay sells Wairarapa station

The Overseas Investment Office has approved the deal with Kauri Forestry LP.

By Fiona Rotherham

Mon, 12 Aug 2019

A render of the trust's upcoming Wakefield Hospital development.

Property

Vital Healthcare aims to improve investor relations

"Don't let me be misunderstood" is the plea from the trust's managers.

By Andrew Bevin

Thu, 08 Aug 2019

Appointments

Rush chair Bruce Cotterill

Appointments

Bruce Cotterill appointed chair at RUSH

Tech studio appoints new chair to help focus on the future.

Mon, 19 Aug 2019

FoxPlan CEO Paul Barnes

Appointments

FoxPlan appoints Paul Barnes CEO

He will be overseeing the transition to the new licensing requirements set by the FMA.

Mon, 19 Aug 2019

Appointments

New SOE chairs appointed

AsureQuality, Quotable Value, NZ Post appointments

Fri, 16 Aug 2019

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