Business

Fletcher back in the black as Australia struggles

Fletcher Building chief executive Ross Taylor

Chief executive awarded extra $1m 'special retention arrangement'.

By Tim Hunter

Wed, 21 Aug 2019

Fletcher Building chief executive Ross Taylor

Brett Hudson says the government should cut fuel taxes to give relief to motorists

Politics

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Industry sceptical about fuel market report

Will proposed changes actually bring petrol prices down?

By Brent Edwards

Wed, 21 Aug 2019

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern

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PM’s spin won’t stop inequality in schools

South Auckland Big Macs are every bit as good as those in Newmarket. Not so state-run schools.

By Rodney Hide

Wed, 21 Aug 2019

Spark NZ chief executive Jolie Hodson

Business

Spark’s boost in earnings sets telco on track for 5G

The telco is tying up the final pieces of a three-year plan.

By Nathan Smith

Wed, 21 Aug 2019

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Aussie regulator slaps limit on their banks’ NZ exposures

ANZ NZ already ‘tapped out’ under new rules.

Business

More ructions in local media market as KPEX closes

Signs media cooperation may not be seen as the saviour of the local market.

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Mercury’s decade-long growth ‘matches’ chair’s tenure

Electricity gentailer CEO pays tribute to departing Joan Withers.

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Cushing family scoops up more of PGG Wrightson

The family now controls 6.4% after buying Ngai Tahu’s holding.

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Napier Port share price climbs 14% in first day's trading

More than 15 million shares traded after listing.

Tech

GCSB finds no security issues in Vodafone’s 5G rollout plans

The decision was the opposite for its telco rival Spark last year.

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Business

Zuru-MGA LinkedIn scrap heads to court

The toymakers take their stoush to the lawyers.

Business

Kate Sylvester is all grown up

Ahead of Fashion Week, we profile one of New Zealand’s fashion doyennes, Kate Sylvester.

Opinion

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Sub-par childcare ensures slow leadership path for women

Flip Side: Unless NZ radically overhauls its childcare offering, it won’t get more women into management.

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Geneva Finance shareholders vent over Tongan investment

But further growth may be likely in the Pacific Islands.

Business

Stocks stall, ending three-day rally on Wall Street

Italy’s government collapses, triggering chances of a new election.

Business

Whole milk powder staves off global dairy price fall

Updated: Westpac again drops milk price forecast for 2019/20 season.

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Features

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As much as half of hospitality’s workforce comprises seasonal migrant workers

Visa lags put staffing of summer hotspots under the gun

Even the most basic working visa applications are taking months for approval.

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Shane Jones is realistic about the challenges New Zealand Post faces

New blood for NZ Post board brings more regional focus

Does New Zealand Post need government subsidies to stay profitable in the provinces?

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Beer Jerk co-founder Brent Grove

The beer jerks who aren't actually jerks

But investment capital hasn't been easy to find so far.

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Maggie Hewitt

‘Product and purpose’ behind fashion label

In our second Fashion Week profile, we look at Maggie Hewitt, Kiwi fashion’s optimist.

Business

Opinion / Analysis

Ohmio in action at Christchurch Airport. Photo: Christchurch Airport

Analysis

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Christchurch Airport’s fossil fuels conundrum

Mainland Matters: The airport company has a bold vision for the future.

By Mark Revington

Tue, 20 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

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

Business

Stronger bollards were installed on Blyde Wharf at Port Taranaki.

Business

Profit falls 9% as Port Taranaki completes development work

Chief executive expects improvement in bulk liquids trade.

By Graham Skellern

Tue, 20 Aug 2019

Moody’s predicts increasing housing loan delinquency

Business

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Banking system outlook: cloudy

Moody's calls New Zealand banks stable.

By Dita De Boni

Tue, 20 Aug 2019

Neil Craig, chairman of Comvita

Business

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Comvita delays latest financial result

Expected loss of $7.6m for manuka honey producer.

By Graham Skellern

Tue, 20 Aug 2019

Politics

Anna Rawlings says fuel companies are earning higher than reasonable returns

Politics

ComCom signals changes to make fuel market more competitive

The problem is considered to be the lack of an active wholesale market.

By Brent Edwards

Tue, 20 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

Juliet Gerrard says in many cases it takes decades to develop genetically engineered organisms

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.

By Brent Edwards

Mon, 19 Aug 2019

Law

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

Law

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Gold trading boss found guilty of running ponzi scheme

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

By Reweti Kohere

Mon, 19 Aug 2019

Law

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Bublitz wins appeal of jail sentence

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

By NBR staff

Fri, 16 Aug 2019

Southern Response commissioned now-liquidated company Arrow International to report on the cost of repair or rebuild.

Law

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Court rules state earthquake insurer misled Chch couple

Government still faces class action lawsuit from some 3000 claimants.

By Reweti Kohere

Fri, 16 Aug 2019

Tech

Kordia CEO Scott Bartlett

Tech

Kordia CEO steps down amid health concerns

He will be replaced with acting group chief executive Shaun Rendell.

By Nathan Smith

Tue, 20 Aug 2019

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

Tech

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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

Vodafone chief executive Jason Paris

Tech

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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.

By Nathan Smith

Fri, 16 Aug 2019

Property

The rest home is being built on land previously owned by former NBR Rich Lister Greg Olliver.

Property

Oceania gets consent for Auckland retirement village

It will be Oceania’s first greenfield development.

By Andrew Bevin

Tue, 20 Aug 2019

PFI chief executive Simon Woodhams

Property

PFI profits despite development, fire damage

The industrial landlord sees strong portfolio revaluations.

By Andrew Bevin

Mon, 19 Aug 2019

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

Appointments

Andrew Brown, Eric Joe and Simone Horrobin

Appointments

Wilshire Group announces trio of senior appointments

There has been a new chief executive officer, development manager and commercial manager since the start of the year.

Wed, 21 Aug 2019

2 Cheap Cars CEO Daniel Buckley

Appointments

Huffer founder joins 2 Cheap Cars as CEO

Daniel Buckley says the principles of retail are universal.

Tue, 20 Aug 2019

Soda board with Kim Hill, Andy West and the team

Appointments

Soda Inc appoints new chair, independent directors

Soda Inc had more than 70 applicants for the two governance roles.

Tue, 20 Aug 2019

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