Infratil surge helps lift NZ sharemarket – Market close
Mark Lister, investment director with Craigs Investment Partners, said the first trading day of 2026 was off to…
From cuts to culture: How leaders can lift performance in 2026 – Darren Levy
The strongest predictor of future performance is not another restructure or efficiency drive. It is culture, the everyday…
Metlifecare CEO Earl Gasparich expects households to start spending, inflation to remain in check in 2026 – Summer Questions
We’ve made incredible strides, in particular a complete refresh of our strategy and setting course for the next…
Aussie deal boosts Freightways but NZ sharemarket falls – Market close
Freightways’ share price lifted 2.32% or 32c to $14.11 after it announced it was expanding further into Australia…
Reserve Bank Governor Dr Anna Breman finally talks market down, as ANZ the latest to hike mortgage rates
ANZ is hiking its 18-month and two-year mortgage rates by 20 basis points, and its three, four, and…
China ends tax break on condoms in push to lift falling birth rate
“Decisions about having children in China today are shaped primarily by broader economic and lifestyle factors, such as…
Co-operative Bank hikes mortgage rates by massive 30 basis points
The bank’s standard two-year fixed rate will increase from 4.99% to 5.29%, while its three-year term moves from…
Tom Phillips case: Suppression continues as media fights to lift court restrictions
Then, on September 15, a Family Court judge made orders that further restricted publication. Now, NZME and Stuff…
Consumer confidence still negative despite lift, Roy Morgan index shows
“Although it’s early days in terms of the economic recovery, this is not the only indicator suggesting that…
Ryman and Tower lift but gentailers pull NZ sharemarket lower – Market close
“The flurry of investor days has probably left the question with investors: ‘It’s great you’ve got all of…
Election 2026: National promises to lift default KiwiSaver contribution to 12%
The change would be phased in, going up 0.5 percentage points a year a year from 2029. “If…
Police lift Riddiford St cordon following reports of ‘suspicious item’
Staff member Leroy Patton-Goldsbury said “no one was freaking out” after they shut the doors. “It was kind…