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Businesses call for more certainty on climate change policy

Frequent changes in policy are costly for business and can have a chilling effect on investment, report says.

Brent Edwards Tue, 18 Aug 2026

Politics

Businesses call for more certainty on climate change policy

Frequent changes in policy are costly for business and can have a chilling effect on investment, report says.

Brent Edwards Tue, 18 Aug 2026

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Tourism

Marriott bumps presence with Queenstown, Christchurch expansion

World’s largest hotel operator ‘slow out of the blocks’ but is picking up pace and aiming to triple number of properties in the local market.

Tourism

Marriott bumps presence with Queenstown, Christchurch expansion

World’s largest hotel operator ‘slow out of the blocks’ but is picking up pace and aiming to triple number of properties in the local market.

Brent Melville Tue, 18 Aug 2026

Toil & Trouble

Two-way street on medical incapacity in the workplace

A recent ERA case is a reminder to employers there is no magic number of weeks or months for terminating someone for medical incapacity.

Toil & Trouble

Two-way street on medical incapacity in the workplace

A recent ERA case is a reminder to employers there is no magic number of weeks or months for terminating someone for medical incapacity.

Fiona Rotherham Tue, 18 Aug 2026

The NBR Podcast

Podcast #117: NZR CEO Steve Lancaster on not pleasing everyone

LISTEN: What’s it like to step into a job, watch a friend get sacked, chase tens of millions of dollars, and carry a nation’s hopes?

The NBR Podcast

Podcast #117: NZR CEO Steve Lancaster on not pleasing everyone

LISTEN: What’s it like to step into a job, watch a friend get sacked, chase tens of millions of dollars, and carry a nation’s hopes?

Simon Shepherd Tue, 18 Aug 2026

Mon 17 Aug 2026 07:29:13pm

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Margin Call

Circular financing causing AI investors anxiety

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Featured Rich Lister: Cliff Cook

Investment

A2 Milk shares dip on hit to China sales

Market Close

NZX 50 sinks as A2 Milk slides amid jitters over Chinese buyers

Infrastructure

Govt orders business case on second Auckland harbour crossing

Politics

Businesses call for more certainty on climate change policy

Tourism

Marriott bumps presence with Queenstown, Christchurch expansion

Rich List

Featured Rich Lister: Cliff Cook

The NBR Podcast

Podcast #117: NZR CEO Steve Lancaster on not pleasing everyone

Toil & Trouble

Two-way street on medical incapacity in the workplace

Margin Call

Circular financing causing AI investors anxiety

Politics

Opportunity aims to build momentum on ‘fertile ground’

Politics

Luxon sacks Penk after surviving leadership vote

Edwards on Politics

Luxon wins second confidence vote as plotters can’t count

General Business

Fresh employment investigation into FMA boss Barrass launched

Politically Speaking

National’s leadership woes, and Labour’s Opportunity

Politics

Luxon calls urgent caucus meeting on leadership

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Investment

Softer Aussie volumes nothing to panic about, Freightways says

Chief executive Mark Troughear says we need to get over the hump of heightened fuel prices.

Investment

JB Hi-Fi shares slump on horror July, but Kiwi stores thrive

The company’s 2026 profits were solid, but the 2027 outlook looks bleak.

Infrastructure

Lyttelton Port rolls out $821m expansion plan

The 388-metre wharf sign-off comes as the city scuttles a bid by DP World-led Tōnui consortium for a long-term lease of the port’s operations.

Investment

Ferrier moves with Bremworth partial takeover bid

The WoolWorks owner wants to work with the business to explore opportunities to integrate better with the wool industry.

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General Business

Aged care shake-up would boost provider funding

A ministerial advisory group on aged care has published its recommendations on funding for the sector.

Your Business

Fat Bastard Pies’ subscription offer fattening up nationwide

The Invercargill-based company was the first to send boxes of pies to club members throughout New Zealand.

Your Business

Fat Bastard Pies’ subscription offer fattening up nationwide

The Invercargill-based company was the first to send boxes of pies to club members throughout New Zealand.

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Featured Rich Listers: Sir Brendan and Lady Jo Lindsay

Last year was a landmark year for the Lindsays after Brendan was made a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business and philanthropy.

Rich List

Featured Rich Listers: Sir Brendan and Lady Jo Lindsay

Last year was a landmark year for the Lindsays after Brendan was made a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business and philanthropy.

Politically Speaking

National’s leadership woes, and Labour’s Opportunity

ANALYSIS: This week’s confidence vote won’t have done National any favours.

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National’s leadership woes, and Labour’s Opportunity

ANALYSIS: This week’s confidence vote won’t have done National any favours.

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Analysis

Shoeshine

First $57m close of GD1 fund shows VC industry gaining momentum

ANALYSIS: Tracking how the Golden Visa scheme and a trickle of KiwiSaver funds are driving venture capital growth.

Fiona Rotherham Mon, 17 Aug 2026

Economy Matters

KiwiSaver scale deserves more attention than political theatre

ANALYSIS: It is politically remarkable that compulsory retirement saving has moved from a proposition rejected by 92% of voters to a mainstream election policy.

Christoph Schumacher Mon, 17 Aug 2026

Guest Analysis

The wealth transfer will test New Zealand’s investment habits

ANALYSIS: New Zealanders may inherit an estimated $1.6 trillion by 2050. Every transfer gives a new owner reason to reconsider the assets, managers, and advisers that came with it.

Joseph Darby Sun, 16 Aug 2026

Book Review

The gospel according to JD Vance

US vice-president’s mission to restore the West’s religious values.

Nevil Gibson Sun, 16 Aug 2026

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Investment

NZ Steel narrows loss

The business is ramping up its electric-powered furnace.

NBR Staff Mon, 17 Aug 2026

A2 Milk boosts dividend as revenue climbs

Profits down in 2026 on supply chain issues and losses booked on disposal of Mataura Valley Milk.

NBR Staff Mon, 17 Aug 2026

NZX 50 gains for a second week as rising tourism revives SkyCity

Auckland Airport’s late rally kept the benchmark in the green on Friday.

Curious News Fri, 14 Aug 2026

Economics

Trump’s America gets a rate hike reprieve, for now

WATCH: Kiwi business owner looking to enter US market blown away by size, scale, and resilience of world’s largest economy.

Jonathan Mitchell Tue, 04 Aug 2026

At-risk households still struggle to save

‘Savings accounts are too complicated, and they work in favour of the bank, not the customer,’ Kiwibank chief executive Steve Jurkovich says.

Jonathan Mitchell Thu, 23 Jul 2026

Kiwis working more, producing less than almost all peers: report

Much of the country’s economic debate follows from that, New Zealand Initiative executive director Dr Oliver Hartwich says.

Brent Edwards Wed, 22 Jul 2026

Politics

Bird hospitals raise alarm over readiness for bird flu

Wildlife hospitals say they need more funding to respond to an outbreak.

Brent Edwards Fri, 14 Aug 2026

Luxon sacks Penk after surviving leadership vote

An urgent meeting to resolve party leadership went for several hours this morning.

NBR Staff Wed, 12 Aug 2026

Opportunity aims to build momentum on ‘fertile ground’

The next few months will be intense, and the party has to keep focused, says leader Qiulae Wong.

Brent Edwards Wed, 12 Aug 2026

Te Ao Māori

AT’s bus safety trial tests Pou Manaaki strategy

Seventeen Pou Manaaki are putting a kaupapa Māori approach to public transport safety to a $568k test, with future funding and expansion on the line.

Mike McRoberts Fri, 14 Aug 2026

Ngāi Tahu salmon project gets fast-tracked

Fast-track approval could unlock more than $310m in annual sales, but the iwi-owned company will review the conditions before deciding its next step.

Mike McRoberts Mon, 10 Aug 2026

Iwi RMA fight heads to Queenstown

Scrapped council agreements and fears for Treaty settlement rights are set to become a major issue at next week’s Iwi Chairs Forum.

Mike McRoberts Fri, 24 Jul 2026

Primary Industries

Kiwi Crunch parent company avoids liquidation

A MyFarm fund called Korokipo Apple Limited Partnership had last month applied to liquidate the business.

Hamish McNicol Fri, 14 Aug 2026

Bumper season for avocado growers, Foodstuffs ruffles feathers

The Australian market will take record numbers of New Zealand fruit this season, to help it shore up demand amidst tight supply.

Brent Melville Tue, 11 Aug 2026

Kiwi Crunch entity owes creditors more than $53m

Crasborn Fresh Harvest went into liquidation in July, owing IRD more than $19m.

Hamish McNicol Mon, 10 Aug 2026

Australia

Braid says Mainfreight should’ve ‘been better’ after Asic penalty

The transport and logistics operator pays A$594,000 in infringement notices over late filing of financial documents.

Jonathan Mitchell Tue, 11 Aug 2026

Optus faces massive fine as Morrison comes calling

The Kiwi infrastructure investor is reportedly in discussions on leading a consortium to take 30% of Australia's second ranked telco, which is owned by Singtel.

Lachlan Colquhoun Thu, 30 Jul 2026

Another legal case for scandal-plagued WiseTech

The new case follows yesterday’s announcement that founder Richard White would step down as chair.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 08 Jul 2026

Tech & Innovation

Sterling raises $3.8m seed round for agentic AI accounting play

Kiwi founders harnessed Open AI agents to ease the burden on finance teams, including their wives, and attracted top tech investors.

Will Mace Fri, 14 Aug 2026

Aspiring Materials gets $15m to shore up NZ’s critical minerals

The Regional Infrastructure Fund money will help fund a commercial-scale critical minerals plant in Southland and will create about 200 full-time jobs.

Fiona Rotherham Wed, 12 Aug 2026

Clean tech companies relieved after Ara Ake grants confirmed

Threats of having to pay back the repayable grants within 10 days have dissipated with Mbie saying Ara Ake got it wrong.

Fiona Rotherham Wed, 12 Aug 2026

Law

Former Sacred Hill boss pleads not guilty to fraud charges

The Serious Fraud Office alleges that Richard Foddy deliberately cooked the company's books to secure more bank lending.

Nicholas Pointon Tue, 11 Aug 2026

Lawyers will get ‘creative’ on claims by high-income earners

Matt Dearing says new rules ending dismissal protections for high-income earners will not lead to a reduction in litigation.

Fiona Rotherham Tue, 11 Aug 2026

Judge dismisses claims in Zuru nappy wars

NBR Rich Lister Nick Mowbray found to have made misleading and deceptive statements to Countdown following the sale of the Treasures nappy brand.

NBR Staff Mon, 10 Aug 2026

Finance

Vittoria Shortt’s total pay moves over A$4m

But the long-standing ASB chief executive says it is not a pay rise, as she ponders additional costs on the industry.

Jonathan Mitchell Thu, 13 Aug 2026

Business lending growth lifts ASB revenue

The Aussie-owned bank recorded the strongest year for business lending growth in about a decade.

Jonathan Mitchell and Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 12 Aug 2026

Taranaki residents to lodge injunction in bid to halt TSB merger

Lawyers are now drafting paperwork aimed to stop the proposed merger with Heartland from proceeding, after receiving a ‘disappointing’ response from TSB’s owner.

Jonathan Mitchell Mon, 03 Aug 2026

The NBR Podcast

Podcast #116: Rob Morrison

LISTEN: The chair of Morrison talks global deals, NZ infrastructure woes, and why the data centre debate is missing some crucial facts.

Simon Shepherd Tue, 11 Aug 2026

Podcast #115: The property plunge

LISTEN: The housing market is staying down, so could this time really be different?

Simon Shepherd Tue, 04 Aug 2026

Podcast #114: The art of ‘lawfare’

LISTEN: How Kiwi startup Montoux was ‘devastated’ after a legal stoush with a massive American competitor.

Simon Shepherd Tue, 28 Jul 2026

General Business

Wall Street sets soft tone for new week

Anthropic targeting US$200b revenue for 2028; speculation A2 Milk and Fonterra weighing up a plan to take Synlait Milk private.

Curious News Mon, 17 Aug 2026

New book reveals workplace woes for senior women

After years of progress, things are now getting worse for women who aspire to leadership roles, says author.

Karyn Scherer Mon, 17 Aug 2026

Wall Street stays in record territory with tech still in vogue

Anthropic investors are eyeing a US$2 trillion valuation for the startup.

Curious News Fri, 14 Aug 2026

Deals

Outlier Space raises US$7.35m for microgravity manufacturing pod

The Auckland-founded aerospace company is building a satellite capsule capable of carrying manufacturing payloads to space and back again.

Fiona Rotherham Wed, 29 Jul 2026

SMEs for sale to remain ‘tight’ until 2027 as demand stays high

ABC Business Sales’ latest quarterly report forecasts more stock will come to market next year.

Will Mace Tue, 28 Jul 2026

US food and agri investor takes bite of apple exporter Freshco

Freshco’s CEO describes the deal as a very positive transaction for Hawke’s Bay’s horticulture industry at an important time.

Kate McVicar Mon, 27 Jul 2026

Tourism

Bed taxes on the way, but make it one-size-fits-all, hotels say

Industry doesn’t want another Auckland-style targeted rate, which it labels the ‘world’s worst’ bed tax model.

Brent Melville Fri, 14 Aug 2026

Former House of Travel boss to chair All Blacks Experience

Mark O’Donnell will take over from Stewart Mitchell as the Ngāi Tahu Tourism and New Zealand Rugby joint venture targets further growth in premium tourism and corporate events.

Mike McRoberts Thu, 13 Aug 2026

New Zealand’s $1.3b cruise sector still rudderless

Cruise lines have been hampered by bio-fouling rules, regulatory uncertainty and rising costs, cruise association says.

Brent Melville Thu, 13 Aug 2026

Infrastructure

Auckland CRL to open on September 13

At $5.5b, the country’s most ambitious ever transport project has taken a decade to build.

Brent Melville Thu, 06 Aug 2026

Work to begin on the Warkworth to Te Hana expressway

Lessons have been learned from earlier PPPs, says Chris Bishop.

NBR Staff Thu, 30 Jul 2026

Port and Maritime Union clash over proposed law changes

The member’s Bill would make port companies accountable under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act.

Brent Edwards Thu, 30 Jul 2026

Property

Quattro Alberts steps back from waterfront, bets on Midtown

The sale of two of its Viaduct office properties comes on the heels of its $230m deal for the heritage Bledisloe building.

Brent Melville Fri, 14 Aug 2026

Property plunge: Why it might be time for shares to shine

ANALYSIS: In the final of our five-part series, we examine whether the property market’s woes could prove to be a boon for capital markets.

Karyn Scherer Fri, 07 Aug 2026

Cooper and Co reworks $350m Britomart Central grand design

The ‘black box’ Pavilions site will be removed as early as November, with construction scheduled from about January, developer says.

Brent Melville Fri, 07 Aug 2026

Professional Services

KPMG partner gave colleague access to confidential documents

The parliamentary inquiry into the KPMG Australia whistleblower scandal continued in Canberra today with the grilling of former partners.

Lachlan Colquhoun Fri, 14 Aug 2026

M&A drops but private equity more active, PwC partner says

Regan Hoult says many funds are taking a longer-term view which creates more options for private businesses considering what’s next.

Hamish McNicol Thu, 13 Aug 2026

Barrenjoey strikes deal with Craigs following Jarden raid

Craigs corporate and institutional head Justin Queale becomes executive chair of Barrenjoey New Zealand.

Hamish McNicol Tue, 11 Aug 2026

NBR Focus

Property plunge: When whenua outlasts the cycle

ANALYSIS: In the fourth of our five-part series, we examine how iwi investors are working to a future measured in generations.

Mike McRoberts Thu, 06 Aug 2026

Property plunge: The ‘no longer wealthy’ effect

ANALYSIS: In the third of our five-part series, we examine how property prices affect the wider economy.

Karyn Scherer Wed, 05 Aug 2026

Property plunge: Commercial awaits upturn

ANALYSIS: In the second of NBR’s five-part series, we examine how the commercial sector is coping with a downturn in prices.

Brent Melville Tue, 04 Aug 2026

Retail

Personal touch pays off for women’s fashion retailer Preen

Tīmaru-based Preen is chasing more online growth nationwide through advertising and live fashion events.

Fiona Rotherham Mon, 03 Aug 2026

Country Road claws its way back to profitability

The restructuring is delivering results, but the company says the impact of the Iran war is hindering the retail environment.

Lachlan Colquhoun Fri, 31 Jul 2026

Blundy buys Bras N Things, sells down Victoria’s Secret

The US$490m purchase by the Australian billionaire correlates with a multi-million-dollar Victoria’s Secret cash-out.

Kate McVicar Fri, 31 Jul 2026

Luxury Property

Fantasy in Featherston, finding Eden, and a Bali ‘black book’

Historic Longwood estate hits the market near Martinborough, though it’s probably not on a golden visa buyer’s radar.

Brent Melville Wed, 29 Jul 2026

Albert St penthouse, golf links, or lakeside luxury

Auckland city’s $16m penthouse still comes in at less than the first completed home to hit the market at Te Arai Links.

Brent Melville Wed, 01 Jul 2026

Andersons Cove record, Arney’s back, Aussies eye NZ ‘tax haven’

Bream Tail Road estate is reputed to have fetched more than its $40 million asking price.

Brent Melville Wed, 27 May 2026

Aviation News

Vietjet joins international carriers at Western Sydney

Carry On: Qantas quits Jetstar Japan, London Heathrow toppled, new routes.

Nevil Gibson Sat, 15 Aug 2026

China tests high-altitude challenger to A320, B737

Carry On: Bangladesh’s Boeings, G700 beats Global 8000, new routes.

Nevil Gibson Sat, 08 Aug 2026

Qantas plans Melbourne Airport expansion as Sunrise jet visits

Carry On: New Iata chief, Emirates sells rail, new routes.

Nevil Gibson Sat, 01 Aug 2026

Energy

Capital raising under way for secretive biorefinery project

Consortium partners for the Marsden Pt project include Air NZ, ANZ Bank, and obscure US consultancy Seadra Energy.

Tim Hunter Thu, 06 Aug 2026

Ara Ake threatens to terminate repayable grants early

Some cleantech firms warn they could go under if the scrapped Government agency goes ahead with the move.

Fiona Rotherham Tue, 04 Aug 2026

Govt awards first offshore permit since ban lifted

Australian company Enzed Energy wins 12-year right to explore for oil and gas off Taranaki.

Tim Hunter Wed, 29 Jul 2026

Rich List

Featured Rich Listers: Kirkpatrick family

James Kirkpatrick has been developing a huge $1b South Auckland logistics hub.

Owen Poland Fri, 14 Aug 2026

Featured Rich Listers: Richardson O’Donnell family

The family’s HW Richardson Group represents a conglomerate generating more than $2b in revenue across transport, contracting, quarrying, petroleum, and tourism services.

Brent Melville Thu, 13 Aug 2026

Featured Rich Lister: Ross Green

Ross Green has continued to wind back his peripheral investments, including selling shareholdings in Burger Burger (now in liquidation) and the Whip Around software business.

Owen Poland Wed, 12 Aug 2026

Marketing & Media

MediaWorks radio sold to ASX-listed Sports Entertainment Group

Binding agreement signed at an enterprise value of $130 million for a stable of New Zealand's most popular radio stations.

Will Mace Wed, 12 Aug 2026

Stuff sells Petone printing plant to NZME

The media company said earlier this year it was closing the Wellington printing press as it consolidated print operations in Christchurch.

NBR Staff Fri, 07 Aug 2026

MediaWorks said to be up for sale as it gets back in the black

A report from across the Tasman says the radio broadcaster’s private equity owner is soliciting bids for the business.

NBR Staff Tue, 21 Apr 2026

Comings & Goings

GHD appoints regional GM – New Zealand Pacific

Andrew Jackson currently serves as operations manager for South Australia.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026

Morrison appoints former Biden diplomat for new global group

Dr Kurt Campbell was previously US Deputy Secretary of State and responsible for the Indo-Pacific.

Simon Shepherd Mon, 17 Aug 2026

Skin and beauty chain Caci appoints new chief executive

Simon Duffy brings more than two decades of international consumer brand and beauty industry experience.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026