Channel Infrastructure lifts outlook, links new BP storage deal
The company reported half-year revenue of $72.9m, up 4%, while net profit rose to $18.2m from $11.6m. Operating…
Global ratings agency S&P lifts outlook for NZ economy
“High frequency indicators point to improving domestic demand, and rising consumer and investor confidence,” S&P Global head of…
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon apologises for ‘negative’ remarks about small businesses
“We are seeing positive signs we are on the right track,” he said. The Herald is livestreaming Luxon’s…
Business confidence rebounds as firms hope for lower inflation
“The general theme of this month’s data is more optimism, with both business confidence and expected own activity…
Forestry Q3 outlook: Supply constraints and stronger demand may lift log prices – Marcus Musson
This year appears to be a trend follower, albeit we haven’t seen the severe price reductions in late…
Rabobank survey: Farmer confidence dips but remains positive
Rabobank New Zealand general manager for country banking, Bruce Weir, said the unrest in the Middle East had…
Blue chips defy global headwinds as NZ reporting season exceeds forecasts
“The elevated fuel price and shipping and supply chain disruption – people were mindful of what impact the…
Fitch moves Heartland’s credit rating outlook to positive after TSB merger proposal. What does the deal mean for customers?
“Heartland has been a bank that has grown up playing in niches and staying away from products that…
Weekend weather outlook: milder nights, sunny spells and only brief showers
Overall, Martino said the weather would remain fairly calm across most regions despite a few passing showers. “Some…
‘Economy is stalling’ – business performance data point to zero growth as Iran war oil shock hits jobs and growth outlook
The services sector continued to contract, but at a slower rate than it did in March. The PSI…
Australia’s interest rate rise comes as other countries maintain theirs. Why?
As Australian mortgage holders grapple with rising repayments, some countries have not seen interest rate rises in years.…
MDMA therapy: Party drug helps cancer patients find relief from fear of dying
“It felt like a huge gap between what everyone else around me was experiencing and myself. Everyone else…