My Net Worth: Marc Mitchell, investor and NZ Breakers owner
The Life

My Net Worth: Marc Mitchell, investor and NZ Breakers owner

"Everybody wants to know about all the successes, but sometimes things don't work."

A pleasant afternoon at Gordonton's Zealong Tea Estate
The Life Review

A pleasant afternoon at Gordonton's Zealong Tea Estate

It's more than a restaurant, a tea estate, or a collection of interesting curiosities.

If Kilmar Abrego García is doomed, all Americans are
World Opinion

If Kilmar Abrego García is doomed, all Americans are

What we have learned from this case is that whoopsies happen.

Young women are starting to recession-proof their lives
World

Young women are starting to recession-proof their lives

America’s biggest consumer spenders are skipping manicures and Ubers.

The Life

BMW crafts bespoke soundscape for next-gen Neue Klasse EVs

BMW wants to redefine EV sound with human-centric design.

BMW crafts bespoke soundscape for next-gen Neue Klasse EVs
On the Money

On the Money: New Breakers investor’s new buy, Infratil and more

OTM this week: Which NZX50 director is buying up with Sharesies?

Victoria Young 19 Apr 2025
On the Money: New Breakers investor’s new buy, Infratil and more
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Opinion

Sky TV's satellite switch: A close call averted
Markets Opinion

Peter Griffin: Sky TV's satellite switch: A close call averted

It looks like Sky TV has just one last major satellite switch-over to navigate.

Peter Griffin 16 Apr 2025
Perennial asset class learnings
Investments

David Chaplin: Perennial asset class learnings

The demand for private equity (of multiple shades) and private debt is soaring.

David Chaplin 15 Apr 2025
A geo-strategic model is now front and centre
Markets Opinion

Cameron Bagrie: A geo-strategic model is now front and centre

A geo-strategic model is in the driving seat. 

Cameron Bagrie 14 Apr 2025

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Business Advice

H&S reform back with a vengeance
Law & Regulation

Bronwyn Heenan: H&S reform back with a vengeance

With all these changes, let's watch this space and wait for the details.

Bronwyn Heenan 04 Apr 2025
For Pete's sake, will you please shut up and let me work!
Work

For Pete's sake, will you please shut up and let me work!

Tips for politely fending off chatty co-workers so you can do what you're paid for.

The invisible chair: Wayne Boyd
Finance

The invisible chair: Wayne Boyd

One of NZ's best, lowest-profile directors reflects on a career in governance.

Pattrick Smellie 03 Dec 2024


Investigations

Woolworths' bulk-buys on land limited
Business of Food

Woolworths' bulk-buys on land limited

OIO trims Woolworths pre-purchasing, but allows grocer to buy land to house some staff.

Garth Bray 14 Apr 2025
Grocery reform: Breaking up a Monopoly
Business of Food Business of Food

Grocery reform: Breaking up a Monopoly

Advice from a former minister as Government tries to increase supermarket competition.

Dileepa Fonseka 31 Mar 2025
Officials warned Libelle could fail to deliver school lunches

Officials warned Libelle could fail to deliver school lunches

First report shows over $14 million owing. 

Cécile Meier 19 Mar 2025

Top Gainers


Santana Minerals $0.610 8.93%
Serko $3.320 6.41%
Vista Group International $3.650 4.58%
Steel & Tube Holdings $0.770 4.05%
Private Land and Property Fund $1.298 3.76%

Top Decliners


Tourism Holdings $1.430 -11.18%
Being AI Ltd $0.220 -10.20%
Scott Technology $1.920 -4.95%
Synlait $0.700 -4.11%
Radius Residential Care $0.265 -3.64%

Top Gainers


Vulcan Steel $4.550 5.84%
NEUREN PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED $10.800 3.54%
Contact Energy $8.590 3.49%
BATHURST RESOURCES LIMITED. $0.760 3.40%
Kathmandu Holdings $0.320 3.23%

Top Decliners


New Zealand King Salmon Investments $0.215 -4.76%
AROA BIOSURGERY LIMITED $0.410 -4.71%
Smartpay Holdings Limited $0.735 -4.05%
Vista Group International $3.450 -3.99%
DGL Group $0.460 -2.20%

Technology

Ministry for Regulation turns its eye to telecommunications
Law & Regulation

Ministry for Regulation turns its eye to telecommunications

Minister for Regulation David Seymour and Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith said the Ministry for Regulation's fourth sector review will focus on the telecommunications sector.The ministers have decided to implement the review on the back of concerns raised by...

Rebecca Howard 16 Apr 2025

Investments

Markets

Trumpfugees? US investors top golden visa list

More than $300m in new investment could be NZ bound thanks to revamped visa programme.

Trumpfugees? US investors top golden visa list
Markets

'Take some tariffs on the chin': the M&A outlook under Trump

How private equity firms and M&A experts are navigating through the market noise.

'Take some tariffs on the chin': the M&A outlook under Trump
Opinion

David Chaplin: Perennial asset class learnings

The demand for private equity (of multiple shades) and private debt is soaring.

David Chaplin 15 Apr 2025
Perennial asset class learnings
Markets

Ebos' cash raise reflects healthy M&A pipeline: analysts

Acquisition of SVS Veterinary Supplies won't move the needle but is solid.

Ebos' cash raise reflects healthy M&A pipeline: analysts

The Life

A pleasant afternoon at Gordonton's Zealong Tea Estate
Good Food Review

A pleasant afternoon at Gordonton's Zealong Tea Estate

It's more than a restaurant, a tea estate, or a collection of interesting curiosities.

BMW crafts bespoke soundscape for next-gen Neue Klasse EVs
Cars

BMW crafts bespoke soundscape for next-gen Neue Klasse EVs

BMW wants to redefine EV sound with human-centric design.

My Net Worth: Marc Mitchell, investor and NZ Breakers owner
My Net Worth

My Net Worth: Marc Mitchell, investor and NZ Breakers owner

"Everybody wants to know about all the successes, but sometimes things don't work."


Law & Regulation

ComCom clears Woolworths ready-meal deal
Retail

ComCom clears Woolworths ready-meal deal

The Commerce Commission granted clearance for Woolworths Group to acquire ready-meal manufacturer Beak & Johnston.Through facilities in New Zealand and Australia, Beak & Johnston (B&J) makes and supplies ready-to-eat meals under its brands to grocery retailers, wholesalers, and f...

Gregor Thompson 17 Apr 2025