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Shoeshine

Mergers and acquisitions key to NZ’s economic expansion

ANALYSIS: Our capital constrained economy needs M&A settings that foster investment, not strangle it.

Will Mace Mon, 23 Feb 2026

General Business

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

Deals

Tech, telco and AI set to drive renewed levels of M&A activity

Professional Services

PwC sells business restructuring unit to global advisory Teneo

Investment

Rakon fields $356m takeover notice from American suitor Bourns

NBR Focus

Dealmakers 2025: From arm wrestles to handshakes

Margin Call

What is the downside risk for US equities?

ANALYSIS: It’s important investors making decisions about allocating funds to US or global equities, and fund managers managing portfolios of global equities, do so with an awareness of the downside risks.

Nicholas Bagnall Tue, 27 Jan 2026

Book Review

What’s at stake in the economic debate

Craig Renney’s new book puts forward a socialist alternative.

Nevil Gibson Sun, 25 Jan 2026

Executive Health

Your wellness 2026 blueprint

Spend just 30-60 minutes to start a new year fresh – with a plan and a positive mindset.

Peter Bristow Sun, 25 Jan 2026

Hunter’s Corner

Kiwibank yes, Transpower no

ANALYSIS: If the election puts privatisation back on the agenda, we need to put in some boundaries.

Tim Hunter Fri, 23 Jan 2026

Edwards on Politics

Dealing with the erratic behaviour of US President Donald Trump

ANALYSIS: New Zealand has largely remained silent, but for how long?

Brent Edwards Thu, 22 Jan 2026

Underarm

What will Jayne Hrdlicka do next? The market is watching closely

ANALYSIS: Profit forecasts are down but the share price is up at ASX-listed Endeavour group as investors watch what the company will do under Hrdlicka’s leadership.