Kalshi’s billion-dollar rise shows what iPredict couldn’t achieve in NZ – Eric Crampton
It was small because New Zealand’s regulators wanted it that way. They were happy to let iPredict play…
Baby Boomers face property reality check as values drop and tax risks rise – Darcy Ungaro
The old premise that property would double every seven to 10 years no longer holds. So, is “buy,…
NZ sharemarket up 0.4%, Sanford dominates trading – Market close
Easily triggered large-scale profit-taking Mark Lister, investment director at Craigs Investment Partners, said it was always going to…
Media Insider: Rise of the independent ad agencies – Bastion Aotearoa hires big name after her departure from global-owned agency
Last year, it announced it had poached six high-flying agency staff from WPP-owned VML’s Wellington office; they have…
Christchurch mother calls for bereavement leave to rise from three to 10 days
“Our family lost a child; our children lost a sibling,” Hemes said. “Any family in that situation needs…
AI Isn’t Taking Gen Z’s Jobs. Blame Remote Work, Says the Fed.
AI gets a lot of flack for making life hard for young workers, but the New York Fed…
Rural students missing out on sport and activities as fuel prices rise
Hockley said increased fuel prices were being felt across the Hukerenui School community, where many families relied on…
Bay of Plenty Regional Council agrees lower rates rise, new $20m fund, bus fare increase
The council approved $1 million for regional reorganisation planning and $170,000 towards the recently signed Western Bay of…
Northland’s kiwifruit growers earn record $136 million return
In Northland, the region’s roughly 800ha of vines – mainly around Kerikeri – returned $136m to growers, up…
On the Up: Science awards honour climate scientist and Ngāti Kuri partnership
The 50-year partnership between the Bioeconomy Science Institute Maiangi Taiao and Ngāti Kuri Trust Board won the Māori…
Infratil boosts earnings as CDC dominates valuation, One NZ dominates profit contribution
It’s not yet delivering the growth of a lifetime, however. Shareholder return for FY26 was 13.9%, ahead of…
Auckland Council locks in record 7.9% rates rise for 2026/2027 to fund City Rail Link
Brown pointed out during the debate today that “actually a lot of work” was done to get to…