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Audit firm rotation arrives in NZ, but are we ready for AI?

ANALYSIS: Research shows show that 31 NZX50 companies have had the same audit firm for at least the past decade. Of those, 20 hadn’t changed audit firms in more than 20 years.

Hamish McNicol and Calida Stuart-Menteath Fri, 17 Apr 2026

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A tale of two very different budget strategies

ANALYSIS: While there are similarities between the challenges facing the New Zealand and Australian economies, the responses of the respective governments showed their different ideologies.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 28 May 2025

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Is the Australian sharemarket lucky, resilient or both?

ANALYSIS: The markets’ ongoing evolution, particularly the pivot towards growth-focused and more offshore earnings companies, may continue to translate to continued solid long-term returns for investors.

Shane Solly Tue, 27 May 2025

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Are we ready to give AI agents our credit cards?

ANALYSIS: Agentic AI will soon be a reality in the retail marketplace, but what does that mean for human-machine relations more generally.

Will Mace Mon, 26 May 2025

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Measures to support business survival rates needed

ANALYSIS: It’s easy to start a business, but not so easy to keep it going, official figures show.

Hillmarè Schulze Mon, 26 May 2025

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Defending democracy: First define your target

A jurist’s view on the struggle between Parliament and the courts.

Nevil Gibson Sun, 25 May 2025

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Pay equity, the Budget, Te Pāti Māori punishment, heckling Peters

ANALYSIS: Budget debate focuses on pay equity and fiscal responsibility.

Brent Edwards Sat, 24 May 2025

Last Word

A Budget for Business

ANALYSIS: A focus on spurring productivity is a positive in this year’s Budget, but the trade-offs will hit many hard.

Calida Stuart-Menteath and Hamish McNicol Fri, 23 May 2025

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The worst kept secret of insider trading

ANALYSIS: Peter Huljich did himself and the market no favours in suppressing his prosecution – and nor did the courts.

Tim Hunter Fri, 23 May 2025

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KiwiRail’s history littered with derailments

ANALYSIS: Whoever has owned the national rail network has struggled to make it a profitable business.

Brent Edwards Thu, 22 May 2025

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