Carry On: Airbus first class concept, tariff turmoil delays, US regionals merge.
ANALYSIS: Disruption is the new normal but many experienced directors have already built that into their plans.
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Employee shareholders at the fund administration firm say the value of their holdings has been destroyed by 'oppressive' capital raising terms.
Booking intakes for the US from key European countries in the past week have been approximately 40% to 50% down on last year’s levels.
Cook Strait ferry service rapped over the knuckles for 2023 failings and refusal to pay compensation to affected passengers, but says it will get its house in order.
‘Denial is the poisoned chalice, easily drunk by those who have worked hard to build the status quo.’
Māori and Pasifika films are captivating audiences and driving significant economic growth in New Zealand's film industry.
The central bank had asked for more than $1b over the five-year funding period.
Differing views from an AML lawyer and auditor characterise a sector singled out for ‘relief’ by the Government.
A long short strategy may take the edge off the tariff chaos.
ANALYSIS: People are thinking twice before standing for public office.
ANALYSIS: Trailing in the polls, Opposition leader Peter Dutton has announced a radical plan for homebuyers to claim tax deductions on mortgage interest.
ANALYSIS: James Grenon’s campaign to reshape NZME’s board signals more than shareholder activism – it’s a reminder of how fast governance risk can move from footnote to front page.
ANALYSIS: Private equity owner Bain Capital is reportedly pushing ahead with the IPO, but it might be a tougher sell in the current market.
The company will emerge with new majority shareholders, with Bally's Corporation from the US in the driver's seat.
Partnership expands cost-cutting programme to include transformation of Spark’s technology delivery model.
Engine manufacturers have changed how they calculate compensation as ‘complicated’ negotiations continue.
The central bank’s chief economist aims to improve understanding of forecasts in a volatile and uncertain world.
Monetary policy is easier to reverse than fiscal policy, Treasury’s chief economic adviser Dominick Stephens says.
WATCH: US President Donald Trump keeps RBNZ and economists alert over where NZ economy is heading.
We can’t keep planting forests forever, says Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment.
They have a real sense of desperation, Richard Wagstaff says.
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says NZGIF was not delivering results.
Ngāti Toa wants the Government to act on Treaty settlement failures as PM pledges stronger oversight.
Waikato Tainui representative predicts: ‘With our culture and your dollars, we’re going to be awesome.’
A nearly two-centuries fight for justice continues after a bid for to fast-track an appeal was rejected.
Land agency and the NZTA say the incentives should be about half a percent of project value, citing about $20m across an initial three major national highway jobs.
A new law will make little difference to the price of building products, observers say.
Simmering discontent by infill developers with the country’s largest lines operator will now be looked at by the competition regulator.
The fall was the biggest since March 2020, during the Covid pandemic.
Australia’s beef industry had feared 20% tariffs on its US$3.3b in annual exports, so was relieved with the 10% announcement.
The ASX is maintaining the Chess system until 2032, but regulators see operational risk.
Simpson Grierson lawyer says directors can’t delegate fiduciary responsibilities to artificial intelligence – yet.
In what’s being called a world first, Bontia Bio has developed a proprietary method of cloning and scaling the production of natural bioactive compounds that have a variety of uses.
Manuel Bohnet has already led a cloud region launch as a high-level executive for the hyperscaler in Europe.
The chair of infrastructure investment firm Morrison & Co is not impressed with US trade policy but sees encouragement in the NZ Government’s approach.
Rams Logistics was placed into liquidation last month after court proceedings.
Tail of the Covid pandemic border closures is proving to be a lengthy one.
LISTEN: There’s nothing he likes more than old vinyl. Craigs Investment Partners CEO Simon Tong reveals his addiction to records – plus the reasons behind the $100m-plus private equity deal.
LISTEN: NBR’s annual Accountants series reveals tough times for the normally bullet-proof sector.
LISTEN: Rhiannon McKinnon was one of the youngest and few female bosses of a KiwiSaver fund. Her achievements led to her being crowned CEO of the Year. Now she's coaching the next crop of leaders.
Employee shareholders seek compensation for preferential shares issues they say have cost them billions.
Chief executive Samantha Barrass also tells banking inquiry that NZ is way behind on open banking.
The fund administration platform raises further funds to execute 'refreshed strategy'.
Market regulator to meet with international regulators at international conference next month.
Minister says a retrospective measure in consumer lending Bill is about balance and equity.
Judge reserves decision on application for continued suppression of property developer implicated in Auckland corruption case.
Restructure of one of Hamilton’s biggest legal firms comes after its link to failed townhouse developer Du Val.
Created as a specialist firm to service the public sector, Scyne is hurting from the move to insourcing.
Assurance leader Susan Jones takes over from Simon O’Connor, who has led EY NZ since 2011.
The mānuka honey company has been acquired by international private equity, in a deal thought to be more than $100m.
Aimer founder Jeremy Bryant targets up to $2m to grow team and expand to new markets.
A small group of shareholders led by Andrew Harmos had objected to the Cushing family offer.
The first liquidator's report shows the retailer recorded multiple years of trading losses.
Incoming Swedish retailer expected to grab market share from existing players such as Briscoes, says Forsyth Barr.
Its new owner describes the 2023 event as ‘the best philanthropic event I’ve ever done’.
Big banks start rolling back one-to-two-year mortgage rates, while longer-term rates remain higher.
Many new builds in Auckland CBD were built in the belief NZ’s largest business drawcard would be up and running long ago, Templeton Group founder says.
Asking prices hit a 10- month high in March, rallying back above the $1 million level as interest rates fall.
In an exclusive interview with NBR, co-founders talk Commerce Commission, growth, and getting into politics.
Deal values Serato at close to $175m.
TA Associates stake worth more than $100m, still needs court sign off.
NZ chief executive Andrew Holmes on client agendas, consultations, and cautious optimism.
BakerTillyStaplesRodway chair David Searle on longevity, outsourcing, and surviving through 2025.
ANALYSIS: Mercury Capital’s Findex deal a sign of things to come for New Zealand firms.
Representing the 500 or so descendants of the former eastern Māori MP Wi Pere, the trust generates above-average returns from 7000 hectares of hill country and a relatively small 79ha horticulture unit.
Earlier this year Sir Michael held a private golf tournament at his exclusive golf course, The Hills, to raise money for environmental conservation organisation Southern Lakes Sanctuary.
With a property portfolio worth more than $140m, McHardy has a 20% stake in New Zealand Pastures.
Official report says condition called vortex ring state needs an alert system.
Carry On: Global 8000 progress, Riyadh Air set for takeoff, new routes.
Another development is the opening of a new carpark.
No reason was given for Hockly's departure, who has been in the top job since 2019.
Susan Freeman-Greene will finish as LGNZ’s chief executive on August 29, 2025.
Caroline Williams joins the board following the sale of Easy Crypto.