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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government refurbishing Channel Infrastructure’s empty Marsden Point fuel storage tanks

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is looking at potentially helping Channel Infrastructure increase its fuel storage capacity at Marsden Point. Channel - New Zealand’s...

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on the NZX dropping 1.53 percent amid Iran conflict

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The New Zealand sharemarket turned downwards, finishing with a fall of over 1.53 percent. The conflict in the Middle East has continued on, and oil pr...

Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Advocacy Director on the Reserve Bank Governor's speech about fuel prices and the impact on inflation

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s believed businesses will hold off on hiking prices for as long as possible as rising fuel prices risk pushing inflation up.   Reserve Bank...

Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives NZ executive director on the warnings that airlines will have to cut NZ flights in fuel shortage

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

International airlines could be forced to cut flights in and out of New Zealand if fuel shortages lead to a rationing of supply. Concerns have been ra...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the groups vying to take over Molesworth Station

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The fight is on to run New Zealand's largest farm. Five contenders have put up their hand to commercially farm in Marlborough's Molesworth Recreation ...

Jason Delamore: Lotto NZ chief executive on the new changes coming to Lotto

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Lotto's ramping up its prizes and number of winners and lifting the biggest win from $50 million to $60 million. It's adding another four Powerballs -...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia establishing a new trade deal with the EU

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen have unveiled the details of a new trade deal today. This...

David Hadfield: Process Vegetables NZ chairman on McCain closing its Hastings processing plant

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There's shock from vegetable growers at news frozen food company McCain is shutting its Hastings processing plant next year. McCain says it reflects a...

Richard Wyeth: Synlait CEO on the $80.6 million half-year loss, future of the company

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Synlait's boss says the company's facing its toughest period in 20 years, but hopes a turnaround is near.  The Canterbury milk processor's posted...

Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Starmer calling an emergency meeting on economy

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Over in the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to chair an emergency meeting on the economic fallout from the ongoing Iran war. The conflict has e...

Lynda Keene: Tourism Export Council CEO on the rise in overseas visitors cancelling New Zealand trips

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Reports indicate more overseas visitors are cancelling trips to New Zealand, generating more concerns about the nation's economic recovery.  A ne...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on oil prices rising as a result of the Middle East conflict

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Oil prices have risen as the fall out continues from the ongoing Middle East crisis. Brent Crude oil rose about US$1 to be just above US$113 a barrel ...

Sagarika Chandra: Fitch analyst reveals why the agency changed New Zealand's rating

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Major credit rating agency Fitch needs more confidence our Government will lower debt before it will change our rating.  It reduced New Zealand's...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government's planned cost relief measures for households impacted by fuel crisis

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has revealed plans are in place to unveil a package to help households with the cost of fuel. She says more details wil...

Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair on Fonterra reporting a 2.8 percent lift in first-half net profit to $750 million

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There's a view Fonterra's strong result today is unlikely to climb much more. The dairy giant's reported a 2.8 percent rise in first-half net profit t...

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the latest AI developments at NVIDIA GTC

21 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

NVIDIA GTC took place last week in San Jose, where thousands of developers and industry experts gathered to discuss the latest AI breakthroughs. The s...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host explains the impact the Wattie’s closure could have on farmers

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Wattie's restructure is likely to have a significant economic impact, where more people could be affected by the shutdown.  Heinz Wattie's ha...

Michael Reddell: former Reserve Bank economist on the state of the economy following recent GDP figures

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Former Reserve Bank economist Michael Reddell says it's getting harder to know how much the economy's growing or shrinking. Stats NZ estimates GDP ros...

Michael Luke: Milford Asset Management expert on the impacts of the ongoing conflict in Iran

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The conflict in the Middle East is continuing on for another week, and it's got experts concerned about the economic impacts. Iran's blocking shipping...

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the RBA increasing the OCR for the second month in a row

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Over in Australia, the Reserve Bank bumped the OCR up to 4.1 percent, up by 0.25 percentage points. This is the second significant hike it two months,...

Shane Jones: Resources Minister explains why Crown funds should be directed towards geothermal sector

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Resources Minister is insistent Crown funds should help heat the geothermal sector. A Government strategy has been released on its plan to double ...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on data showing food prices rose 4.5 percent in the year to February

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There's fears there'll be no slowdown any time soon to the rapid rise in food prices. Stats NZ figures show they rose 4.5 percent in the year to Febru...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the RBA hiking the OCR up again amid inflation concerns

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian Reserve Bank has increased interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, up to 4.1 percent. This is the second month the RBA has lifted rat...

Sam MacKinnon: Hospitality NZ Head of Communications and Advocacy on the Government's changes to alcohol laws

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There's praise for Government's aims to smooth the process for venues to serve alcohol during major televised events like the Rugby World Cup. The bil...

Kerre Woodham: New Zealand's conflict of interest problem

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What I found more outrageous on the internet yesterday was yet another example of this country's propensity for doling out jobs for the boys and indee...

Mark Troughear: Freightways CEO on the impacts of the Middle East crisis and fuel prices

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is considering its options if petrol prices keep rising, but the head of Freightways is warning people not to panic. The conflict in th...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the third week of the Iran conflict

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The conflict in the Middle East has entered its third week and there's concerns about what it could do to the markets. Iran's still restricting moveme...

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on retail spending trending upward before Iran conflict

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There's hopes the war in Iran doesn't reverse gains in our retail sector by making shipping more expensive.  Stats NZ data shows back-to-back inc...

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Nicola Willis urging Kiwis not to panic over fuel shortages

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's yet to make a call on whether New Zealand would ease sanctions on Russian oil, as the Iran war affects shipments. The US has eased so...

Philip Gregan: New Zealand Winegrowers CEO on the Government's proposed changes to alcohol laws

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand Winegrowers are on Cloud Wine over proposed Government changes to alcohol laws. They include allowing licensed premises to meet legal obli...

Nathan Surendran: Wise Response Society chair on what the Middle East crisis will do to fuel supply

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has sparked concerns about global oil shortages, domestic rising petrol and diesel costs, and it's got experts...

Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives NZ executive director on Air New Zealand cutting 1100 flights

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One expert has suggested Jetstar won't follow Air New Zealand in cutting upcoming domestic flights. The airline plans to cancel about 1100 flights ove...

Brendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert on markets calming down from Middle East conflict shock

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The US President's social media posts suggest he's worried about the price of oil, as the US and Israel bombard Iran into an 11th day. More than 1700 ...

Rod Duke: Briscoe Group managing director on the business posting steady result in tough financial year

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The balance sheet is looking strong for Briscoe Group, which managed to score a few goals late in the game.  The retailer's posted record annual ...

Paula O'Kane: Otago University associate professor calls for changes to be made to sick leave

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Public health experts have noticed this latest Covid wave is worsening as fewer Kiwis are getting vaccination boosters and tests, and it's renewed deb...

Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy on Heinz Wattie's shutting down at least three manufacturing facilities

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There's predictions Heinz Wattie's won't be the last to shutter operations this year. It's proposing closing three manufacturing facilities in Aucklan...

Maree Tassell: iFindProperty founder on the growing calls to regulate property flippers

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There's been a significant increase in property flippers and it's prompted concerns from experts. One of the country's most prominent buyers' agencies...

Matt Goodson: Salt Funds Management managing director on the markets fluctuating amid Middle East conflict

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Stock markets have rebounded and oil prices have dropped below yesterday's forecast, following recent comments from US President Donald Trump. Trump i...

Cynthia Robins: Formerly the Blackball Hilton owner on the pub being forced to remove outdoor seating

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A legendary West Coast pub has removed its popular outdoor seating under threat of a $20,000 fine. It was decided the Formerly the Blackball Hilton's ...

Irene King: aviation commentator on Air New Zealand lifting fares in response to Middle East conflict

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An aviation commentator says Air New Zealand needs to look at ways to cut costs as the war in the Middle East impacts fuel prices.  The airline's...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the economic impact of the war in Iran

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There's growing concerns about the economic impacts of the war in Iran. Crude oil prices have topped $100 US dollars a barrel for the first time since...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government's plan to monitor fuel prices amid Middle East conflict

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is actively monitoring the impact international fuel prices are having on the price we're being asked to pay at the pump. Crude oil pri...

Greg Smith: Generate investment specialist on the economic impact of the Middle East conflict

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The NZX has fallen 3.1 percent as the US and Israeli war on Iran dents people's investment portfolios.  Closure of the crucial Strait of Hormuz h...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the Middle East conflict's impact on the markets

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's sharemarket has taken a hammering as investors voice concerns over the escalating conflict in the Middle East. After it resumed trading to...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what investors should be thinking about when it comes to the Middle East crisis

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Punishing strikes continue across the Middle East as Iran retaliates to US-Israeli attacks - with Gulf states busy blocking incoming fire. Israel cont...

Lisa Stewart: Trade Me Head of Marketplace on the company scrapping bank transfers and dropping success fees

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

People will have to pay with cash after a Trade Me sale if they want to avoid a fee. The company's removing its 7.9 percent 'success fee' for casual s...

Anthony Morsinkhof: luxury real estate agent on the Government relaxing the foreign buyer ban

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wealthy overseas buyers will soon be able to buy themselves a spot in the New Zealand property market - under new terms. The foreign house-buyer rules...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the increase in new lending going to first-home buyers with small deposits

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A record portion of new bank lending to first-home buyers is going to those with small deposits. More than half of the $1.1 billion lent to first-home...

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on what the Middle East crisis is doing to oil prices

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There's been growing concerns about what the ongoing crisis in the Middle East could do for petrol prices. There's fears Kiwi motorists will soon pay ...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what the Middle East conflict could do for beef exports

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The US-Iran conflict could affect New Zealand’s red meat exports to the Middle East, the Meat Industry Association says. Reports reveal New Zealand ...

Dehardt van der Merwe: Propopoly founder on what the company hopes to do for Kiwis

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Propopoly is a startup that aims to give everyday New Zealanders a chance to enjoy the benefits of being a property developer. The business allows peo...

Paul Raeburn: new head of GrabOne on the company relaunching under Paradigm Group after liquidation shutdown

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

GrabOne is getting a second life under brand new owners.  Wellington's Paradigm Group has bought the GrabOne brand and assets. It went into liqui...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the RBA warning the Middle East could have economic impacts

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The conflict in the Middle East continues to rage on, and there's concerns about what it could mean for the Australian economy. The US and Israel have...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the Iran conflict

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The recent conflict in the Middle East has sparked concerns about the wide-reaching implications for the global economy. The US and Israel launched st...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the economic implications of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There's concerns about what the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could do for oil prices and inflation. Iran's sent retaliation strikes across the ...

Sue Chetwin: Grocery Action Group chair on Foodstuffs looking to appeal Commerce Commission’s merger ruling

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Foodstuffs is again trying to bring its North and South Island operations under one roof, after failing two years ago.  The company's heading to ...

Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair says new KiwiSaver rules are a win for rural staff

01 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Farmers say new KiwiSaver rules are a win for rural staff looking to buy property. Farm workers, rural teachers, police and defence personnel can now ...

Gareth Edgecombe: T&G Global Chief Executive discusses strong financial result from premium apple demand

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Premium apple demand is at the core of a strong financial result for T&G Global. Its revenue has increased by 14% to $1.6 billion and its net prof...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on meat processors struggling to get stock onto lines

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's looking to be a rough season for our meat processing sector, with companies struggling to compete with abundant grass and a turbo-charged store s...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Was David Seymour right about Air New Zealand going 'woke'?

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

So David Seymour’s right about Air New Zealand - but he’s also wrong about Air New Zealand. Before we get to why, let me bring you up to spe...

Sophie Moloney: Sky TV chief executive on the 'challenging' market factors impacting their results

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sky TV says even though it's had a strong first-half financial year result - the television market remains challenging. It's reported a $52 million ne...

Kelvin Davidson: Cotality Chief Property Economist on the reports claiming women are being left behind in the property market

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Women are continuing to lag significantly behind men when it comes to home ownership. Data from Cotality shows more than half of Gen Z men surveyed ow...

Nikhil Ravishankar: Air New Zealand CEO says airline on the road to recovery following first half financial loss

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Air New Zealand's assuring it's on track for economic stability. The national airline's announced a first-half before-tax loss of $59 million. CEO Nik...

Sam MacKinnon: Hospitality NZ spokesperson on alcohol consumption dropping and what that means for the sector

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New reports show alcohol consumption is at an all-time low, and there's concerns about what this could mean for the hospitality sector. Stats NZ figur...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the RBNZ considering requiring banks to set up thousands of ATMs

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand won't be going cashless anytime soon under the Reserve Bank's new proposal.  It wants to set up 1300 multi-bank hubs to provide full ...

Andrew Curtayne: Milford Asset Management expert on what Anthropic's Claude AI is doing to the markets

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

AI firm Anthropic has made upgrades to their Claude model and it's sparked concerns about what this could mean for markets and jobs. Claude specialise...

Mike Roan: Meridian Energy CEO on the company delivering a higher than expected net profit

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A positive financial result has gentailer Meridian thinking about infrastructure upgrades.  It recorded a half year profit after tax of $227 mill...

Rawdon Christie: real estate agent on the rise in townhouses taking too long to sell

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A real estate agent says there isn't enough demand to meet the supply of townhouses. Newly constructed townhouses are sitting on the market so long th...

Ian Woolford: Reserve Bank Money and Cash Director on the RBNZ urging banks to provide cash services to customers

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank's emphasising the importance of cash services being free-of-charge. It's proposed requiring the banking sector to provide accessible ...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Landcorp reporting solid half year results

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Momentum's sky-high for state-owned farming enterprise Pāmu. Landcorp's half-year net operating profit jumped $28 million - from a $2 million loss in...

Michael Boggs: NZME CEO on the company growing earnings and bouncing back

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Media company NZME's remaining cautious about the economy despite a positive financial year. The owner of The Herald and Newstalk ZB reported a $13.1 ...

Warren Ngan Woo: Westpac's Financial Wellbeing programme manager on the reports revealing less Kiwis have emergency savings

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The cost of living is hitting Kiwis hard, with new data showing Aucklanders are more likely to be worse off. More than a third of New Zealanders have ...

Stew Hamilton: Mercury Energy CEO on the company returning to profit

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mercury's achieved a strong return to profit.  BusinessDesk says the energy company's half year earnings before interest to December 31- reached ...

Karl Gradon: Comvita CEO on the company returning to profit in half-year result

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Comvita’s half-year result shows the company is seeing a noticeable financial turnaround. Its result for the six months ended December 31 had revenu...

Geoff Summers: Remuneration Authority Chair on local councillors seeing bigger pay increases

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Remuneration Authority says more responsibility attracts more pay.  The Taxpayers' Union says Western Bay of Plenty District councillors are ...

Malcolm Johns: Genesis Energy CEO on the Government investing more money into the business

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Genesis Energy says fresh Crown investment into the power generator will go towards building infrastructure.  The Government's confirmed it will ...

Chris Small: ASB Business Managing Director says NZ businesses are getting back on track

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Business appears to be booming in most parts of the country. ABC's quarterly market report shows business sales are up 28 percent on this time last ye...

Cameron Bagrie: Economist on new Trump tariffs' impact for kiwis

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On Saturday Donald Trump announced a 10% levy on all goods coming into the US in response to the Supreme Court ruling his other tariffs unconstitution...

Bill Reinsch: former US Under Secretary of Commerce and Security on Trump imposing a 15 percent global tariff following Supreme Court ruling

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

US President Donald Trump is pushing ahead with another round of global tariffs, just a day after being told last year’s levies were illegal. In a p...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra shareholders voting to receive the tax free capital return from the Mainland sale

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Confidence green pastures lie ahead for Fonterra, as the sale of brands like Anchor and Mainland nears completion. Almost 99 percent of shareholders v...

Carrie Hurihanganui: Auckland Airport CEO on the airport reporting higher profits and revenue

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland Airport says it's gaining momentum. It's reported a four percent increase in revenue in its half-yearly results.  The airport says that ...

Lucy Waterreus: Clubs NZ CEO on the Government widening alcohol restrictions for local clubs

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Less confusion over a drink at the local club, as options increase for serving alcohol.  Currently, local sport clubs, RSAs and community clubs c...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the market reactions to the OCR being left in place

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The new Reserve Bank Governor is standing by the first OCR decision she's overseen - keeping the cash rate at 2.25 percent. Anna Breman said the Bank ...

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to Fletcher Building

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An improving financial situation for one of our largest companies, Fletcher Building. It's announced half-year results, weeks after agreeing to sell o...

Jolie Hodson: Spark CEO on the company posting an 83 percent increase in net profit

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Telecommunications company Spark's mobile and broadband businesses delivered some revenue growth over the first half, contributing to an 83 percent in...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Here's hoping this Reserve Bank Governor does a better job

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve had the first monetary policy decision from the new Reserve Bank Governor, and it’s not until you get a new captain at the helm that you rea...

Andrew Reding: Fletcher Building CEO on the company posting a smaller half-year loss

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Fletcher Building says it's not out of the woods yet, but their financial situation is improving. It recorded an $11 million half-year loss  - do...

Anna Breman: new Reserve Bank Governor on the RBNZ keeping the OCR in place

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank says inflation's too high, but it's actually worried it could soon end up too low. It's kept the OCR unchanged at 2.25 percent. New G...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Sarah Ferguson's companies winding down following latest Epstein release

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Six companies linked to the former Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, are being wound down, according to new reports. One company is related to public r...

Geoff Cooper: Infrastructure Commission chief executive on the unveiling of New Zealand's first national infrastructure plan

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's not getting good bang for its infrastructure buck, according to some. The Infrastructure Commission has released a 30-year plan with 16 ...

Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Advocacy Director on the impact of conferences on the economy and the new International Convention Centre in Auckland

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The business events sector's working to bump up our international multi-day conferences, which are currently lagging behind domestic bookings.  A...

Matt Ball: Property Investors Federation expert on house prices dropping in January

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New housing data shows the market hasn't quite matched the mood of the economy as of yet. The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand says housing sales ...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister addresses concerns over India FTA

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Labour has raised some concerns over the FTA with India, but Finance Minister Nicola Willis is pushing back. The opposition says they want the un-reda...

Mark Troughear: Freightways chief executive on the company reporting a 17 percent rise in half-year profit.

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

More evidence of an improving economy, based on the amount of freight hitting our roads. Freight company Freightways is reporting a 17 percent rise in...

Mike Blackburn: construction market analyst on Airbnb rates in Christchurch dropping

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Airbnb rates in Christchurch have fallen for the first time in five years, as hosts flood the market before the new stadium opens. The Press reports a...

Chris Luxon: Prime Minister responds to calls for clarity from the opposition around India trade agreement

15 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Minister says Labour's concerns with the India Free Trade Agreement is "politicking", and Chris Hipkins wanting attention.  Labour's sa...

Mike's Minute: Greg Foran is back where he belongs

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Foran is back where I suspect he belongs, and likes. The former Air New Zealand boss, if you have missed it, is off to Kroger, which is America's...

Mike's Minute: March 6th is the start of redemption

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

March 6th is your day. This is the date that the changes to foreign buyers of expensive houses comes into play. This date, in a way, is like the LNG a...

Graeme Rose: Window Treatments CEO explains why it's not practical to regulate blind cords

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An industry expert says it's not practical to regulate blind cords.  A coroner's released a report on the death of three-year-old Tilly Cambie in...

Bridget Snelling: Xero NZ country manager on the new report showing nearly half of small business owners feel link giving up

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of the country's small businesses are feeling the end of financial year sting. Data from Xero shows 75 percent of the New Zealand small business...