Analysis

The future of insurance is happening without insurance firms

Running for cover.

The Economist: Industry’s plodding giants face disruption from restless reinsurers, Big Tech.

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Sun, 21 Jul 2019

Running for cover.

The 12km Øresund bridge and tunnel for road and rail connects Denmark to Sweden.

Columns

The northern light

Could New Zealand be a bit more Danish?

By Fraser Whineray

Sun, 21 Jul 2019

Transport Minister Phil Twyford.

Editorial

Greens can’t have it both ways on GE

GE-free agriculture is unsustainable under climate change targets.

By Nevil Gibson

Sat, 20 Jul 2019

Documentary filmmaker Justin Pemberton.

Politics

Kiwi director breathes new life into Piketty’s ‘Capital in the 21st Century’

Justin Pemberton outlines how global capital is now ‘one big beast.’

By Nathan Smith

Sat, 20 Jul 2019

Editor's picks

Business

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New entertainment company being merged

Rialto Channel owner to combine film, TV and cinema assets.

Business

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Economy faces downturn as households pull spending

Further interest rate cuts will have minimal effect on boosting.

Business

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High Court grants final leg in Westland sale

Details of a late suitor revealed in court judgment.

Business

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Chows' Stonewood to pay ERA order pending appeal

Employment Court grants stay of April ruling.

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Business

Best airfare buying time, Emirates bags Mexico and more

Carry On: Business travel includes Germans managing Newark’s new terminal.

Business

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Late filing derailed AMP Life deal

Bermudan insurer took eight months to seek Reserve Bank clearance.

Politics

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Coalition proposes insurance policy to deal with biosecurity risks

Who pays the cost of biosecurity incursions?

Business

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Kiwi takes on tough job at NAB

Challenge of RBS in UK is followed by similar task at Australian bank.

Tech

Failing cyber-security basics still top cause of breaches

Analysis of 1000 incidents finds companies still aren't getting the simple things right.

Hunter's Corner

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Councils can watch and learn from Napier Port IPO

Hawke’s Bay shows businesses don’t have to be 100% council owned.

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Features

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Bill Buckley.

NBR Rich List 2019: Bill Buckley

Who’s new on this year’s NBR Rich List? Today we reveal another sneak preview.

Business

Investment view all

Hatch founders Jakub Chodounsky, Kristen Lunman, Jarred Sewell and Natalie Ferguson.

2019 will be a banner year for US unicorn IPOs

What’s the most popular stock investors buy through Hatch?

Investment

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Laser Plumbing & Electrical Napier franchise holder Reihana Manaena.

The personal touch is working for one small business owner

“Sometimes admit you got it wrong, then fix it," says Laser Electrical boss.

Your Business

Politics view all

Scott Simpson thinks coalition politics might be holding up fair pay agreements.

Fair pay agreements legislation still some way off

National says government has ‘bookshelved’ Bolger’s report.

Politics

Opinion / Analysis

RBNZ governor Adrian Orr.

Analysis

Technology vital to a newly activist Reserve Bank

The Reserve Bank’s mandate is likely to grow.

By Rob O’Neill

Thu, 18 Jul 2019

Marama Davidson’s speech is one of just three sessions open to the media at the Greens’ annual meeting.

Analysis

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Greens’ transparency doesn’t extend to opening their conference

Managing the message shouldn’t mean excluding the public.

By Brent Edwards

Thu, 18 Jul 2019

There is no plan for weaning New Zealand off fossil fuels.

Opinion

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Coalition doesn’t deliver on ‘World War II’ plan

Hidesight: But it would be deadly if the government acted on its rhetoric.

By Rodney Hide

Wed, 17 Jul 2019

The labour market has become less efficient at matching unemployed to vacancies.

Analysis

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Is something wrong with the labour market?

Economics: John McDermott on why advertised job vacancies don’t tell the whole story.

By John McDermott

Tue, 16 Jul 2019

Business

Netflix chief executive Reed Hastings.

Business

Netflix woes stymie Wall Street recovery

Elsewhere, Europe's weak data and the US blocks Turkey from F-35 programme.

By Nathan Smith

Fri, 19 Jul 2019

Outlook for Westpac and ANZ dropped from ‘stable’ to ‘negative.’

Business

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Fitch puts Westpac and ANZ on ‘negative’ watchlist

The action sets the Big Four Aussie banks on the same outlook rating.

By Nathan Smith

Thu, 18 Jul 2019

Tourism Holdings chief executive Grant Webster.

Business

THL and Arvida's shares back after bookbuilds

UPDATE: Tourism Holdings bookbuild complete at a 48c premium

By Sanjay Prakash

Thu, 18 Jul 2019

Politics

Todd Muller says technologies have to be developed for farmers to cut emissions.

Politics

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Farmers should be trusted over emissions, says National

Government is being urged to adopt farmers’ proposal on emissions.

By Brent Edwards

Thu, 18 Jul 2019

Construction Health & Safety New Zealand Chris Alderson and Iain Lees-Galloway.

Politics

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Outdated workplace safety regulations get modernised

The focus shifts from high-risk sectors to use of plant, equipment and machinery.

By Brent Edwards

Wed, 17 Jul 2019

New York University professor of ethical leadership Jonathan Haidt.

Politics

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Jonathan Haidt: how to avoid the coddling of the Kiwi mind

The New York University professor opines on "the biggest tidal wave of depression and anxiety ever".

By Nathan Smith

Wed, 17 Jul 2019

Law

Whale Oil blogger Cameron Slater.

Law

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Whale Oil’s Slater risks contempt of court

Judge makes clear Slater must comply with court orders after delaying tactics.

By Reweti Kohere

Wed, 17 Jul 2019

Bachcare operates a website where people find, book and comment on holiday homes.

Business

Holiday rental company Bachcare charged with misleading customers

Negative comments and low star ratings were allegedly being wiped.

By Asa Andersen

Tue, 16 Jul 2019

Law

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‘Disenfranchised’ iwi members challenge Shelly Bay land sales

Iwi members’ court case is the latest development in Shelly Bay saga.

By Reweti Kohere

Mon, 15 Jul 2019

Tech

Technology commentator Paul Brislen.

Tech

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Chorus dips in fixed lines, customers choose wireless

The telco infrastructure provider should soon ‘switch off’ its copper network.

By Nathan Smith

Thu, 18 Jul 2019

Vocus NZ chief executive Mark Callander.

Tech

ComCom alleges Vocus firms issued late invoices

Commission’s charges filed in the Auckland District Court.

By Nathan Smith

Wed, 17 Jul 2019

Raygun chief executive John-Daniel Trask.

Tech

High growth, more jobs keep NZ tech healthy

But can the skills pipeline maintain the momentum?

By Nathan Smith

Tue, 16 Jul 2019

Property

The Heinz Wattie’s Distribution Centre in Hastings.

Property

Syndicator buys Asset Plus Hastings warehouse

Asset Plus sold instead of developing the Heinz Wattie’s Distribution Centre.

By Andrew Bevin

Thu, 18 Jul 2019

Four Points by Sheraton is one of the hotels in the portfolio.

Property

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NZ Super Fund to invest in $300m hotel portfolio

It is the super fund's first tourism investment.

By Andrew Bevin

Mon, 15 Jul 2019

Build-to-rent (specialist New Ground Capital managing director Roy Thompson.

Property

Build-to-rent plans for central Auckland

New Ground Capital eyes site for 400-unit rental apartment building.

By Gill South

Mon, 15 Jul 2019

Appointments

PaySauce chief revenue officer Greg Sheehan.

Appointments

PaySauce adds Greg Sheehan as CRO

The role will will unify marketing, sales and business development teams.

Thu, 18 Jul 2019

Torpedo7 chief executive Simon West.

Appointments

Torpedo7 announces CEO appointment

Torpedo7 brand transformation to include bike, snow, water, camping and apparel.

Thu, 18 Jul 2019

Jasmax senior interior designer Rebecca Burton leads the Wellington interiors team.

Appointments

Jasmax announces nine new associate principals

Other appointments include 11 senior associates and 12 associates.

Wed, 17 Jul 2019

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