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War breeds market volatility as business confidence ‘smashed’

KMD Brands’ hugely discounted equity raise, ANZ’s confidence survey drop, and house price doldrums indicate a difficult path forward.

Will Mace Sat, 04 Apr 2026

Investment

Instos stump up for $44.2m in KMD Brands capital raise

Hunter’s Corner

KMD Brands delivers an epic fail

Investment

KMD launches deeply discounted $65.3m raise; chair to step down

Market Outlook

Sentiment to sour as Iran war drags on

Investment

Warehouse cuts the ‘right move’ but not enough to move the needle

General Business

M&A activity up 15% in Q4 as earnings certainty starts to build

PwC New Zealand’s quarterly M&A report suggests confidence is returning to the economy.

Will Mace Wed, 18 Feb 2026

Local Edge

‘Survival of the fittest’: Gisborne businesses seek lifeline

WATCH: The North Island region has been through the wringer after Covid-19 and ongoing extreme weather events that test resilience and economic survival.

Jonathan Mitchell Wed, 18 Feb 2026

Your Business

Couple goes on ‘mad’ honey buying spree despite downturn

Taking over another family-named business brings a strong sense of responsibility and drive to succeed, says Matt Goldsworthy.

Jonathan Mitchell Mon, 16 Feb 2026

General Business

NBR Rich Lister inks confidential settlement with liquidators

The liquidators of a company connected to Mark Gunton uncovered transactions they say ‘significantly deteriorated’ its financial position.

Nicholas Pointon Thu, 12 Feb 2026

General Business

Struggling sectors showing positive signs: ForBar survey

The sixth ‘Pulse of NZ Business’ report shows a surprising level of optimism in the construction sector in particular.

Will Mace Wed, 11 Feb 2026

General Business

Child poverty deepens as housing and food pressure push families

The Salvation Army’s latest State of the Nation report shows hardship worsening for children as frontline workers warn the system is failing those with the least.

Mike McRoberts Wed, 11 Feb 2026

General Business

SFO says public service is under-reporting fraud and corruption

Anti-Corruption Taskforce pilot survey identified 446 alleged incidents over a 15-month period.

NBR Staff Tue, 10 Feb 2026

Morning Brew

China caution over US Treasuries; Takaichi targets fiscal policy

And Australia’s maritime safety regulator is investigating allegations that workers on a luxury cruise line were forced to live in overcrowded conditions below deck, earning as little as A$2.50 an hour.

Jonathan Mitchell Tue, 10 Feb 2026

General Business

Loss worsens for leading wine exporter Constellation Brands NZ

The owner of premium wine brand Kim Crawford reported a $42.9m loss for the year.

Kate McVicar Tue, 10 Feb 2026

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War breeds market volatility as business confidence ‘smashed’

Instos stump up for $44.2m in KMD Brands capital raise

KMD Brands delivers an epic fail

KMD launches deeply discounted $65.3m raise; chair to step down

Sentiment to sour as Iran war drags on

Warehouse cuts the ‘right move’ but not enough to move the needle

M&A activity up 15% in Q4 as earnings certainty starts to build

‘Survival of the fittest’: Gisborne businesses seek lifeline

Couple goes on ‘mad’ honey buying spree despite downturn

NBR Rich Lister inks confidential settlement with liquidators

Struggling sectors showing positive signs: ForBar survey

Child poverty deepens as housing and food pressure push families

SFO says public service is under-reporting fraud and corruption

China caution over US Treasuries; Takaichi targets fiscal policy

Loss worsens for leading wine exporter Constellation Brands NZ

War breeds market volatility as business confidence ‘smashed’

United to add 250 aircraft to fleet over next two years

Why saying ‘no’ is a wellness practice

Exposing China’s ‘Snow job’

Weekly Wrap: Iran war, ASX drone shares, vulnerable Aus energy

A $22b opportunity: businesses push for climate policy stability

Mevo enters voluntary administration as funding deal falls over

Racing industry warns of unsustainable ‘loops of decay’

Dealing with the fuel crisis and reshuffling the Cabinet

KMD Brands delivers an epic fail

KMD launches deeply discounted $65.3m raise; chair to step down