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Shoeshine

The SFO is (probably) investigating Sacred Hill

ANALYSIS: The serious failings of Sacred Hill’s directors, highlighted by the Deputy Registrar of Companies, warrant legal action.

Nicholas Pointon Mon, 10 Nov 2025

General Business

‘Arrogant self-entitlement’: former Sacred Hill boss put on blast

Professional Services

PwC partner was ‘severely reprimanded’ for Sacred Hill audits

General Business

Insolvent trading, poor bookkeeping cited in Sacred Hill ban

General Business

Former Sacred Hill directors handed hefty bans

Law

Sacred Hill collapse referred to authorities

Hunter’s Corner

Govt kicks the energy can down the road

ANALYSIS: A much-anticipated announcement on how to avoid another power crisis has failed to deliver a solution.

Tim Hunter Fri, 03 Oct 2025

Edwards on Politics

Treasury’s ongoing concerns about the fiscal position

ANALYSIS: In 1965, there were seven working-age Kiwis for every person over 65. Today, there are only four working-age Kiwis for every person over 65, and by 2065, it’s projected to be just two.

Brent Edwards Thu, 02 Oct 2025

Underarm

Trump talks big on pharma tariffs, and then there is reality

ANALYSIS: The global pharmaceutical industry has been bracing for US tariffs all year. Now they have been announced, the impact may not be as dramatic as feared.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 01 Oct 2025

Margin Call

Central banks and the risk of fiscal dominance

ANALYSIS: When rulers become handmaidens, we hope the economic grey rhino doesn’t turn on us.

Mark Brighouse. Tue, 30 Sep 2025

Shoeshine

The Fakelorist: Rob Vickery goes from dark place to Dark Cornwall

ANALYSIS: The Hillfarrance founder has spoken for the first time since his swift departure from New Zealand, as his main funder NZGCP says it’s learned lessons from the debacle.