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Price Check: dazed and confused at the supermarket

SPECIAL INVESTIGATION: NBR has got its hands on never-before-seen supermarket pricing data, which shows just how complicated transparency and finding value on groceries has become.

Mon, 11 Dec 2023

Business

Price Check: dazed and confused at the supermarket

SPECIAL INVESTIGATION: NBR has got its hands on never-before-seen supermarket pricing data, which shows just how complicated transparency and finding value on groceries has become.

Mon, 11 Dec 2023

Price Check: ‘Very nice profits, thank you very much’

SPECIAL INVESTIGATION: NBR sits down with Warehouse CEO Nick Grayston and chief product officer Tania Benyon to talk supermarkets, competition, and Weet-Bix.

Business

Price Check: ‘Very nice profits, thank you very much’

SPECIAL INVESTIGATION: NBR sits down with Warehouse CEO Nick Grayston and chief product officer Tania Benyon to talk supermarkets, competition, and Weet-Bix.

Kate McVicar Mon, 11 Dec 2023

Shoeshine

Gentrack on-track for ‘win-win’ expansion after rocky years

ANALYSIS: Kiwi company helmed by London-based Texan will be stretching to beat bigger rivals, but has new clarity of purpose.

Shoeshine

Gentrack on-track for ‘win-win’ expansion after rocky years

ANALYSIS: Kiwi company helmed by London-based Texan will be stretching to beat bigger rivals, but has new clarity of purpose.

Will Mace Mon, 11 Dec 2023

Market Outlook

Inflation’s too-slow deflation closely watched in 2023

A reflection on the year finds the journey back to the 2% inflation target has taken centre stage, says Nikko’s Stuart Williams.

Market Outlook

Inflation’s too-slow deflation closely watched in 2023

A reflection on the year finds the journey back to the 2% inflation target has taken centre stage, says Nikko’s Stuart Williams.

Dita De Boni Mon, 11 Dec 2023

MARKET MOVEMENTS

Workplace ho-ho-ho’s become ‘oh no!

Family-owned pest control company judged Taupō’s best business

On the Money

Relative active vs passive performance in equity and bond sectors

Book Review

Pacific time: The past and future of Island nations

NZ Aviation News

Alaska Air wants to add Hawaiian to its fleet

Guest Analysis

Will 2024 see a new year’s resolution for directors’ fees?

Last Word

The warning lights are flashing

Business

Price Check: dazed and confused at the supermarket

Business

Price Check: ‘Very nice profits, thank you very much’

Your Business

Family-owned pest control company judged Taupō’s best business

Shoeshine

Gentrack on-track for ‘win-win’ expansion after rocky years

Market Outlook

Inflation’s too-slow deflation closely watched in 2023

Last Word

The warning lights are flashing

Edwards on Politics

Race debate overshadows coalition’s first week

Tech & Innovation

Investor bullying of startup founders ‘common’: Callaghan CEO

Hunter’s Corner

Rubbish real estate funds a hard habit to break

Professional Services

PwC NZ mulls board independence following Aus tax leaks scandal

Politics

Labour leader Chris Hipkins labels Government’s start shambolic

Business

NZGIF CEO paid $402k 'termination benefit', report shows

Investors cheer Santos shares on talk of Woodside merger

The companies have confirmed discussions to merge and create a new company valued at A$80b.

Business

FMA issues permanent stop order on McEwen and Stockfox

Regulator says it is satisfied communications from McEwen were false or misleading, as an investigation continues.

Business

Te Ohu Kaimoana board revamp to tackle new era

Major board reshuffle at Te Ohu Kaimoana, with four new board members and chair, as organisation gears up for strategic challenges in fisheries sector.

Investment

SkyCity cuts profit guidance

Lower revenue and higher compliance costs reduce earnings expectations for casino operator.

Featured

Tech & Innovation

Investor bullying of startup founders ‘common’: Callaghan CEO

The government innovation agency would use a private investigator again if it needed to protect founders’ mental health, he says.

Toil & Trouble

When workplace ho-ho-ho’s become ‘oh no!’s

BE Employment Law’s Charlotte Joy on the perennial issue of misbehaviour while employees are on the turps at office Christmas parties.

Toil & Trouble

When workplace ho-ho-ho’s become ‘oh no!’s

BE Employment Law’s Charlotte Joy on the perennial issue of misbehaviour while employees are on the turps at office Christmas parties.

Private Bin

Synlait sanitised, fundie fee discounts, NZME most diverse

Our weekly collection of news bites, hot takes, and gossip around the town.

Private Bin

Synlait sanitised, fundie fee discounts, NZME most diverse

Our weekly collection of news bites, hot takes, and gossip around the town.

Law

Appeal Court backs liquidation of Satori Holdings

Receivers of the company that owned the luxury Six Senses Resort in Fiji appointed liquidators to Andrew Griffiths’ company in February.

Law

Appeal Court backs liquidation of Satori Holdings

Receivers of the company that owned the luxury Six Senses Resort in Fiji appointed liquidators to Andrew Griffiths’ company in February.

Analysis

Hunter’s Corner

Rubbish real estate funds a hard habit to break

ANALYSIS: An investor’s cautionary tale highlights the dangers of unlisted property.

Tim Hunter Fri, 08 Dec 2023

Edwards on Politics

Race debate overshadows coalition’s first week

ANALYSIS: The Prime Minister thinks protests were unfair but is likely to face more disruption over Treaty issues.

Brent Edwards Thu, 07 Dec 2023

Margin Call

Bonds. Global bonds. Stirred, not shaken

ANALYSIS: The question is – international fixed interest, and if not, why not?

Craig Alexander and Liam Donnelly Tue, 05 Dec 2023

Shoeshine

Do fund managers eat their own cooking?

ANALYSIS: The US requires portfolio managers disclose how personally invested they are in their own funds – it’s time New Zealand did the same.

Hamish McNicol Mon, 04 Dec 2023

Business

West Coast gold mine repays PGF loan

Federation Mining seeking capital for next phase of development at Snowy River mine near Reefton.

NBR Staff Fri, 08 Dec 2023

‘Lack of natural justice’ in Callaghan Innovation procurement

The way the Government’s innovation agency used a private investigator to conduct due diligence on a supplier was not fair, Auditor-General says.

Maria Slade Thu, 07 Dec 2023

Prolam invests $3.7m to reopen historic sawmill in Motueka

Structural timber supplier refurbishes sawmill closed in 2017 by its previous owners Prime Pine, with the new mill expected to boost its output 20% by 2025.

Liam Rātana Thu, 07 Dec 2023

Politics

Labour leader Chris Hipkins labels Government’s start shambolic

But PM says the Government is ready to go to work.

Brent Edwards Wed, 06 Dec 2023

The coalition outlines its plan for 'three years of action'

Voters voted for change and the Government will deliver it.

Brent Edwards Wed, 06 Dec 2023

Jones expects aquaculture, mining to benefit from new $1.2b RIF

Shane Jones speaks to NBR about the Government’s new $1.2b Regional Infrastructure Fund, hoping to bolster regional resilience and economic growth by through infrastructure development.

Liam Rātana Tue, 05 Dec 2023

Investment

Sales lack at ETS auction; more stable market expected next year

The decline in auction demand and ensuing market fluctuations raise questions about investor confidence in the carbon market.

Liam Rātana Wed, 06 Dec 2023

Air NZ selects Alia electric aircraft to help it hit 2026 goal

Beta Technologies’ aircraft seeking FAA certification but is largely ‘ready to go’, says airline CEO.

Will Mace Wed, 06 Dec 2023

NZSA ‘seeking answers’ from Radius Care about related party deal

Radius Care paid its executive chair $400,000 in 2021 when it purchased a sale agreement from him.

Nicholas Pointon Tue, 05 Dec 2023

Economics

Govt revenue higher than forecast, expenses lower

Core Crown tax revenue was 0.7% above forecast at $38.6 billion, while net debt also above expectations.

Jonathan Mitchell Tue, 05 Dec 2023

February rate hike an option, cuts in the distance: Hawkesby

WATCH: RBNZ’s Christian Hawkesby speaks with NBR about the central bank’s willingness to raise the OCR again.

Jonathan Mitchell Mon, 04 Dec 2023

‘Strong warning’ about another OCR hike after ‘shock’ statement

Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr surprised by tough language in RBNZ’s November monetary policy statement.

Jonathan Mitchell Thu, 30 Nov 2023

Australia

Chemist Warehouse set for reverse listing on ASX

The deal comes after merger partner Sigma supplanted Ebos as New Zealand supplier earlier this year.

Lachlan Colquhoun Thu, 07 Dec 2023

IAG executive departs immediately over ‘behaviour’

The company’s code says people can be removed in ‘serious cases’.

Lachlan Colquhoun Thu, 07 Dec 2023

Australian economic Q3 growth slows to 0.2%

The data is more evidence that the RBA might be at, or close to, the top of its tightening cycle.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 06 Dec 2023

Tech & Innovation

Sharesies hopes to woo listed firms with new product

NZX and ASX-listed companies can now pay Sharesies to access aggregated data about their retail investor base.

Nicholas Pointon Thu, 07 Dec 2023

Caruso capital raising software raises money itself

Cofounders of the Jasper property fund business spin off its back-end software platform as a standalone company, with high-profile investors in.

Will Mace Thu, 23 Nov 2023

New platform aims to revolutionise gold investment in NZ

Goldie hopes to expand into modern art and collectible sneakers.

Liam Rātana Thu, 23 Nov 2023

Law

Law firm to pay $1m costs after defence 'lacked merit'

Ruling mulls question of 'animosity' between law firm's insurer and the plaintiff's litigation funder.

Tim Hunter Wed, 06 Dec 2023

Simunovich’s bid to appeal FE Investments claim blocked

Fishing family scion wants to strike out summary judgment over a $750,000 loan in ‘complex’ dispute.

Hamish McNicol Wed, 06 Dec 2023

FMA agrees $4.1m penalties for CBL directors

High Court approval sought for deal featuring higher penalty for Tony Hannon than chair Sir John Wells as four independent directors accept ‘mistakes were made’.

Tim Hunter Mon, 04 Dec 2023