All that glitters: New Zealand’s luxury market ready to shine in 2026
Auckland’s Queen St is home to Partridge’s, Tiffany & Co, Prada, Dior, Louis Vuitton, BVLGARI, Gucci and Swarovski.…
Hirepool posts $13.5m loss, directors push out debt refinancing deadline
In preparing the financial statement, Hirepool’s directors considered several uncertainties facing the business and its ability to continue…
Public servants more left-leaning than private sector workers, new polling shows
There are about 63,000 public servants employed across New Zealand, with Wellington home to the highest number. Photo…
Primary sector exports forecast to hit record $62b in June 2026 year
Input costs were also easing thanks to lower interest rates. The popularity of New Zealand apples and kiwifruit…
Dynamic Business: NZ tech sector at turning point as start-ups drive fragile recovery
The second shift is structural. New Zealand’s start-up sector has matured dramatically. It is larger, more confident and…
As people’s bodies change, so does their spending in areas such as fashion, cafes, gyms, and travel
Some companies are already responding by acquiring health food brands, renovating hotel gyms and changing lunch menus. That’s…
Southeast Asian fintech sector embraces wave of tokenization and AI
Finance Stablecoin payments for vending machines showcased at Singapore event StraitsX showcases QR code-based stablecoin payment for vending…
Sustainable Business and Finance: Finance heads urge maturity on ‘woke banking’ debate
The committee is due to report back on New Zealand First’s Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment (Duty…
Why the S&P 500 Will Rise 16% in 2026, 6 Investing Tips to Capitalize: MS
It’s not time to worry about the end of the bull market just yet, according to one top…
NZ Avocado CEO Brad Siebert says sector focused on recovery and export gains
Asia Fruit Logistica is the most prominent fruit industry gathering in Asia, which this year featured exhibitors from…
Why New Zealand’s farm pasture growth has stalled – Dr Jacqueline Rowarth
This result was not what had been predicted from the results of over 20 years of controlled environment…
Indonesia tourism sector faces uphill task to overcome chronic challenges
Tourists pose for a photograph on Padar Island near Labuan Bajo, Indonesia. Despite its rich variety of attractions and…