OCR preview: Reserve Bank tipped to hold cash rate despite Iran war shock
BNZ economists remain the most hawkish, picking a rate rise at the September review (although this is a…
The Warehouse Group lifts half year profit but warns on outlook pressure
Group gross profit margin contracted to support the cycling through of old inventory, dropping 20 basis points to…
Mainfreight rides market lift to end 6% higher – Market close
Wall Street positive Wall Street was positive with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 0.66% to 46,429.49 points;…
NZX unbothered by Aussie cash rate lift – Market close
The Reserve Bank of Australia increased its cash rate, as expected, by 25 basis points to 4.1%, saying…
Chemist Warehouse New Zealand sales jump 22.4% as store count surges
Tom Raynel Multimedia Business Reporter·NZ Herald· 3 Mar, 2026 04:21 AM2 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to…
Consumer confidence slumps in February as cost pressures bite
The proportion of households that thought it was a good time to buy a major household item fell…
Freightways lifts revenue and margins on improving economic outlook
Freightways’ Express Package and Business Mail division delivered revenue growth, ebita growth and margin improvement during the half…
Top Indian consumer firms lift outlook on improving urban demand
Consumer Goods tax cuts, stable commodity prices help sales volumes and profits For several quarters, profit margins at…
New Zealand Open 2026: Can home stars finally reclaim Brodie Breeze Trophy?
“Winning the New Zealand Open would mean everything,” said Campbell. “To do it at Millbrook, in front of…
Rotorua house prices rise 2.6% as higher-end sales lift market
The top three Rotorua sales in the quarter were a $1.5 million property in Hamurana, a $1.47m property…
Rakon takeover bid fails to lift NZ sharemarket – Market close
They again had a record close with the Dow gaining 0.48% to 49,504.7 points and the S&P 500…
Friesian genetics focus helps Te Poi couple cut cow numbers, lift returns
These days, their cows produce 700kgMS, with an average liveweight of 550kg. By focusing on cost control, pasture…