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Azaria Howell: Newstalk ZB reporter on the Government promising to confirm a new Reserve Bank Governor

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Speculation is building on who'll be the next Governor of the Reserve Bank, and the Government is due to make an announcement tomorrow. A source has t...

Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on the upcoming changes to the Holidays Act

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Businesses are hopeful an overhaul of the Holidays Act will give them clearer leave guidelines.  The Workplace Minister will announcing a change ...

Richard Tacon: BT Mining chief executive on the company's new deal with Genesis Energy

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Genesis Energy has struck a two-year deal with New Zealand mining company BT Mining to supply 240,000 tonnes of coal to its Huntly Power Station. The ...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government promising a significant boost to the construction sector

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nicola Willis says there's been a clear message to all ministers - we don't want the billions recently allocated for infrastructure sitting in Governm...

Sönke Iwersen: German investigative journalist on the new expose unveiling the inner workings of Tesla

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Back in 2022, investigative reporter Sönke Iwersen received 100 gigabytes of confidential leaked data from a whistle-blower inside Tesla.  The f...

Azaria Howell: Newstalk ZB political reporter on what the recent GDP figures say about the economy

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New reports show the economy is worse off than previously thought and it's sparked debate about what - or who - is to blame. GDP data shows the econom...

Hamish Firth: Mt Hobson Group urban planning expert on the decline in Auckland apartment sales

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Auckland apartment market is so dire that a developer is renting instead of selling all the units in one new block. Ockham Residential CEO William...

Perspective with Heather duPlessis-Allan: The GDP numbers are the fault of the Reserve Bank, not Nicola Willis

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How is it that we are having a conversation today about whether Nicola Willis needs to quit her portfolio because of yesterday's shock GDP number? Thi...

Peter Lewis: Asia business correspondent on China's economy slowing due to slump in investment

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

China's economy continues to slow down after months of decline, and retail sales and industrial production are at their lowest levels of the year.&nbs...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the US Federal Reserve moving to cut interest rates

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the first time since December.  It's a 0.25 point drop, much lower than US President Donald Tru...

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on what the latest GDP drop means for the economy

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The GDP drop has sparked concern among experts, and it's prompted many to update their economic outlook. GDP's fallen 0.9 percent in the June quarter ...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The pressure's on the RBNZ to fix the economy - fast

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Well, I think it's fair to say that the GDP print has come in at something of a shock. The Reserve Bank was picking a contraction of 0.3 percent. The ...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister voices surprise with latest GDP numbers

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nicola Willis says uncertainty over Donald Trump's tariffs drove down GDP in the June quarter. But the Finance Minister admits has admitted she was su...

Greg Murphy: Kiwi motorsport driver on Tesla launching its Full Self-Driving service in New Zealand

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tesla today announced its Full Self-Driving (FSD) service has now been activated in New Zealand and Australia. Both countries are the first right-hand...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on GDP dropping 0.9 percent in the June quarter

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's economy has been shrinking much faster than experts anticipated, according to new reports. Latest data from Stats NZ shows GDP dropped 0...

Vincent Holloway: Brooksfield Homes managing director unveils planned housing project for Auckland

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christchurch-headquartered Brooksfield Homes is looking to bring a new style of townhouse to Auckland.  Reports claim the company's planned eight...

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent ahead of the GDP figures coming out

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New GDP figures are set to be unveiled tomorrow, and there's concerns from experts that the economy is struggling. The upcoming GDP data is projected ...

Gary Petley: South Waikato mayor on Carter Holt Harvey looking to close Tokoroa manufacturing plant

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's concern South Waikato's Tokoroa is facing another factory closure, with more than 100 jobs on the chopping block. Carter Holt Harvey is lookin...

Jessica Walker: Consumer NZ Acting Head of Research and Advocacy on Wattie's encouraging consumers to buy NZ-grown peaches

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The influence of the New Zealand-made label appears to be decreasing as more consumers prioritise price.  Wattie's is ending some of its contract...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Does buying NZ-made ever work?

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

First of all, can I start by offering an apology to TVNZ? I gave them a bit of grief last night for starting the news bulletin with the peaches, ...

Katherine Rich: Business NZ CEO on the services sector contracting for the 18th consecutive month

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our largest sector is continuing to do it tough.  Latest data from BNZ and Business NZ shows our services sector —which makes up almost three q...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the latest economic data revealing things are still shrinking

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New data suggests New Zealand's economic turmoil is far from over. New economic data from Stats NZ prompted BNZ to increase its estimate of the size o...

Jason Paris: One NZ CEO on the new service designed to show mobile outages in real time

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new service has been launched that's designed to show mobile network outages in real time. The service builds on the Hourua partnership between Spar...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister addresses protesters chained outside her electorate office

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nicola Willis has responded to protesters chained to the outside of her Johnsonville electorate office. The group of Christian leaders want an urgent ...

Louise Upston: Tourism Minister on the Government looking into changing the rules so more concerts can be hosted

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More events across the board could be coming to Auckland's Eden Park. RMA Minister Chris Bishop will lead an investigation into local rules impacting ...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the rise in global retail giants moving into New Zealand

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last few years, more international retail giants have moved to establish themselves in New Zealand. Costco opened its first store in West Auc...

Lee Marshall: Hunter Campbell Managing Partner on the results of the Mood of the CFO survey

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand’s finance leaders are more confident for the year ahead.  A new report from the Hunter Campbell Group shows an uptick in confidence...

Louise Upston: Tourism Minister on Jetstar announcing new routes in latest expansion

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jetstar has unveiled its biggest expansion ever of its New Zealand and Trans-Tasman network.  It's adding new routes from Brisbane to Queenstown ...

Samantha Barrass: FMA chief executive on the decrease in Kiwi workers contributing to their KiwiSavers

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The cost of living crisis is hitting New Zealanders hard, with many putting retirement savings on the backburner. The number of people contributing to...

Amir Ghandar: Chartered Accountants ANZ Reporting and Assurance Leader on the growing number of investors utilising AI

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New reports have revealed that more people are taking advantage of AI when it comes to making investment decisions. A recent survey claims at least on...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Beef + Lamb NZ highlighting incoming headwinds in new report

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand red meat prices are at record levels and are forecast to remain strong throughout the coming year, despite concerns about inflation. Board...

Paddy Manning: author and journalist on the Murdoch family resolving media succession battle

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rupert Murdoch’s children have reached a settlement in the legal dispute over control of the right-wing media mogul’s companies, with son Lachlan ...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on ANZ Australia confirming they plan to cut thousands of jobs

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

ANZ's Australian parent recently announced a significant restructure, which would see about 3500 employees losing their jobs by September 2026. ANZ Gr...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on investors calling for US rate cuts after weak payrolls report

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Recent US payrolls data has indicated the economy is slowing, and it's sparked concern among investors. Economists are calling on the US Federal Reser...

Shamubeel Eaqub: Simplicity chief economist on the feasibility of NZ First's proposed KiwiSaver reforms

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An economist has raised concerns over NZ First's proposed reform for KiwiSaver contributions - and claimed they're not feasible. NZ First recently pro...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on equity markets taking a turn for September

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Equity markets have taken a turn this September, and it's prompted concerns among experts. Markets are softening a bit, which is a remarkably regular ...

Johanna Cederlöf: Ikea NZ Market Manager on New Zealand's first Ikea opening in December

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's only three months until New Zealand's first Ikea store opens its doors in Auckland's Sylvia Park. The Swedish furniture giant's 34,000 square ...

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on the winners and losers from NZX results season

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A busy reporting season has concluded for the NZX-listed companies, with some doing better than others. A2 Milk stood out as a success story from this...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the concerns for what Government building overhaul means for homeowners

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are fears the Government’s proposal to change who is liable for shonky buildings risks leaving homeowners in the lurch. The Government is prop...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Does Amazon want to play us for fools?

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Now, we need to talk about that Amazon announcement yesterday. These guys have taken us for fools in this country. They've looked at us in New Ze...

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on trade figures showing economic growth

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stats NZ came out with the latest trade data for New Zealand - and the results show good news for exporters. Exports were up 9.9 percent in the year t...

Manuel Bohnet: Amazon Web Services' NZ country manager on Amazon's $7.5 billion investment plan for New Zealand

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's hopes the promised 1,000 new jobs created from Amazon's locally based data centres will go to Kiwis. The tech giant's investing $7.5 billion i...

Anthony Mosinkhof: Forbes Global real estate agent on the impact of the Government loosening the foreign buyers' ban

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A luxury real estate agent says there's huge interest only in two areas of New Zealand, with the Government's planned loosening of the foreign buyers ...

Peter Griffin: tech commentator on the new Amazon data centres set to go up in Auckland

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A tech commentator has weighed in on the arrival of Amazon's new Auckland-based data centres, which are set to be built in Auckland. The tech giant's ...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on whether the US Federal Reserve will cut rates

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New economic data impacting the US came out last week and it's got experts speculating over whether rate cuts will come. Harbour Asset Management's Sh...

Duane Emeny: Air Chathams CEO on the Government's funding push for small airlines

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's relief for regional airlines, as they receive help to battle soaring costs. The Government's offering up to $30 million in loans from the Regi...

Jodi O'Donnell: Heather Du Plessis-Allan talks with Jodi O’Donnell on TVNZ’s $10.7m profit.

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are questions over whether TVNZ cut too many jobs as it turns a surprisingly strong profit.  The broadcaster's reported an after-tax profit...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the luxury sector's economic troubles

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Luxury spending has been booming over the last couple of decades, but many high-end brands have been taking a financial hit. Gucci, Chanel, and Louis ...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Pāmu Farms' economic turnaround

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pāmu, formerly Landcorp, recently reported a net profit after tax of $120 million for the year ended June 2025, which will see it return a $15 millio...

Mark Leslie: Pamū Landcorp CEO on the company's turnaround in profit

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pāmu, formerly Landcorp, is seeing a significant financial turnaround, having reported a net profit after tax of $120 million for the year ended June...

Matt Cowley: Tauranga Business Association CEO on the Port of Tauranga project being halted

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's frustrations over yet another delay to a possible extension of the Port of Tauranga wharves.  The Stella Passage development fast-track a...

Nicole McKee: Associate Justice Minister on the new alcohol regulation shake-up set to impact businesses

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government hopes businesses will be in favour of an alcohol regulation shake-up. It's allowing breweries and wineries to have both an on and off l...

Patrick Noone: former Costco NZ managing director on whether more grocery retailers would boost competition

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A former supermarket leader agrees New Zealand's lacking competition. The Government's aiming to put supermarkets that would improve competition up fo...

Greg Foran: outgoing Air NZ CEO on the airline's profits dropping

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The boss of Air Zealand says he's proud they've made even two cents of a dollar this year - as profits drop 13.7 percent.  The airline's being hi...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the warning letter the RBNZ chair sent to Treasury

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's been revealed the Reserve Bank chairman sent a warning letter to Treasury in the wake of Adrian Orr's resignation. Neil Quigley warned that it wo...

Andrew Curtayne: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the Federal Reserve changes

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The state of the US Federal Reserve has always prompted responses from financial markets, but recent actions from the Trump administration have raised...

Mike Roan: Meridian Energy CEO on the company posting a multi-million dollar financial loss

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The recent energy crisis has rippled out to the big companies, with Meridian the latest to take a significant financial hit. Meridian Energy recently ...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the new legislation set to fast-track new supermarkets for NZ

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government expects new supermarkets to pop up in months, rather than years - with planned reforms. It's introducing legislation to pass before the...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on NZ's gender pay gap narrowing to record low

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A build-up of industry income changes could have driven the pay gap between men and women to a historic low.  The pay gap for the June quarter is...

Azaria Howell: Newstalk ZB reporter on the Government unveiling a solution to boost supermarket competition

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government isn't ruling out a forced breakup of the country's largest supermarket players.  In a bid to improve competition, it's fast tracki...

Kerre Woodham: Surely this visa can only be good for New Zealand?

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new visa to attract businesspeople to New Zealand has been established by the Government, and really, it's only a matter of days, perhaps weeks, bef...

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales Managing Director on the new Business Investor Visa

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More money could soon circulate through the economy as the Government opens up the country to more overseas businesspeople.    Under its new...

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on the new Business Investor Visa

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More foreign investors could soon flock in to work hard on Kiwi businesses.   The Government's new Business Investor Visa will give foreign busin...

Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on the new Business Investor Visa

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The number of people coming in on the Government's new Business Investor Visa could be limited.    It'll fast track residency for any foreig...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the Reserve Bank's decision to review bank capital rules

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank's move to review banking capital rules has been welcomed by Federated Farmers. Banking spokesperson Mark Hooper says the stricter rul...

Matt Goodson: Salt Funds managing director on the increased overseas interest in NZ companies

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

According to new reports, overseas interest in NZ-based companies is at a record high. A new survey by Simpson Grierson says 49 percent of internation...

Michael Boggs: NZME Chief Executive on the company's 12 percent rise in half-year earnings

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

NZME is reporting an almost 12 percent rise in half-year earnings. The media company - which owns Newstalk ZB and the Herald - is reporting growth acr...

James McGlinn: Eventfinda co-founder on the company being acquired by Ticketek Entertainment Group

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Events discovery platform Eventfinda could soon reach global markets, with help from Ticketek Entertainment Group. The live entertainment business has...

Robbie Paul: Icehouse Ventures CEO on the number of young Kiwi start-ups and investors

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do younger Kiwis still have that No.8 wire mentality?  While some are concerned the younger generation is settling as opposed to striving and inv...

Jane Wrightson: Retirement Commissioner on the number of self-employed people contributing to their KiwiSaver

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Self-employed Kiwis are prioritising their businesses rather than thinking about retirement.  A report by the Retirement Commission and accountin...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management on the US Federal Reserve hinting at rate cuts

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell has indicated rate cuts could be on the cards soon. Powell indicated the tariffs were making an inflationary im...

Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings CEO on the company's financial results

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Campervan company Tourism Holdings has reported a bottom line net loss, which they're claiming reflects the economic situation in the US. Despite the ...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Does Chris Bishop have a point about house prices?

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I'll tell you what I found interesting over the last few days it's the enormous surprise at the start, and now the debate about Chris Bishop saying it...

Pic Picot: Pic's Peanut Butter founder on a private Australian firm buying a majority stake in the company

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A private Australian firm has bought a majority stake in the famous Kiwi peanut butter firm Pic’s. The hugely successful Nelson-based company is now...

Dr Claire Matthews: Head of Massey University's Finance school on the Reserve Bank's proposed changes to capital lending

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A banking expert believes changes to capital requirements would impact home loans and other lending. The Reserve Bank's seeking feedback on proposals ...

Brent Eccles and Steve Armitage: Eccles Entertainment founder and Hospitality NZ chief executive on how we can bring more major events to NZ

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Chris Luxon recently claimed he wants a constant flow of events to draw in international guests in order to stimulate the economy. This...

Todd Stephenson: Finance and Expenditure committee member says barriers need to be lowered for foreign banks

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Parliament's finance and expenditure committee released the findings of its banking inquiry today, making 19 recommendations - 14 of which have cross-...

Miles Hurrell: Fonterra Chief Executive confident farmers will support $3.8billion brand sales

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fonterra is confident farmers will vote to sell major brands like Anchor and Mainland.   It's reached a deal to sell its consumer and associated ...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the success of Tencent

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While experts are weighing up the results of US-based tech giants, one Chinese company is dominating markets. Tencent is a Chinese multinational techn...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra lifting the farmgate milk price forecast to $10.15/kgMS

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fonterra has increased its farmgate milk price forecast for the 2024/25 season to $10.15 per kg of milksolids from $10.00/kg, and has narrowed its for...

Jason Walbridge: SkyCity CEO on the company's 42 percent profit drop

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SkyCity is pushing forward with a new capital raise, after confirming a significant drop in profit. Underlying profit's plummeted 42 percent, accordin...

Tim King: Tasman District mayor on the impact of the proposed Eves Valley Sawmill closure

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's belief the job losses at the Eves Valley Sawmill will have a significant impact on the area.  Manufacturing company Carter Holt Harvey is...

Jordan Boyle: employment lawyer on the House passing new pay transparency laws

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Workers are now able to speak freely about their salaries, and it's got experts speculating about what this means for Kiwis. The House passed a new la...

Adrienne Begbie: Prospa Managing Director on the impact of the latest OCR cut

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will the latest cut to the Official Cash Rate provide some much-needed stimulus to the business sector?  The central bank's cut the OCR 25 basis ...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on UK inflation jumping to 3.8 percent

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

UK inflation figure rises in data just released, and it's prompted concerns among experts. The 3.8 percent rise in inflation over the 12 months to Jul...

Remy Morgan: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the OCR cut

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank cut the OCR by 25 basis points to three percent today, but the markets still saw some surprises. Today's cut was divisive, with 2 of ...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Was Kiwibank's Jarrod Kerr proven right?

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The longer that this economic funk that we find ourselves in goes on, the more that Jarrod Kerr of Kiwibank is being proven right, isn't he? And we ha...

Jolie Hodson: Spark CEO on the company reporting a significant fall in profit

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Spark has reported another big fall in profit, with reported net profit down 17.7 percent to $260 million - or a 33.6 percent fall to $227 million, ad...

Andrew Reding: Fletcher Building CEO on the company posting a multi-million dollar net loss

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fletcher Building has confirmed a new focus on building materials. The construction giant's announced a net loss of $419 million for the past year, co...

Christian Hawkesby: acting Reserve Bank Governor says there's reasons to be positive following latest OCR cut

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's cautious optimism from the Reserve Bank Governor after cutting the OCR by 25 basis points this afternoon. Christian Hawkesby says the economy'...

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Reserve Bank cutting the OCR to 3 percent

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank is signalling further OCR cuts, but making no promises. It's slashed the cash rate 25 basis points today, to 3 percent. Newstalk ZB s...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the Reserve Bank cutting the OCR to 3 percent

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank today moved to cut the OCR by 25 basis points to 3 percent, sparking debate among experts. While economists priced in a cut, some ant...

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on the Auckland café pushing back against street flag ban

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland-based café Coffee on Queen is pushing back against a ban on advertising flags, and one expert says it's a sign of a bigger problem. Café ow...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the London pub adding an extra service charge to all drinks (1)

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A Waterloo-based pub has raised eyebrows among Londoners after it introduced an extra service charge for all purchases.  Drinkers at the pub will...

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on whether the OCR will be cut tomorrow

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank is widely expected to cut the OCR tomorrow, according to new reports. The OCR is currently sitting at 3.25 percent and the major bank...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the Government's plan to bring back live animal exports

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Legislation being drafted to bring back the controversial trade of live animal exports by sea is getting stuck in the cogs of Cabinet. The Labour gove...

Stew Hamilton: Mercury Energy CEO on the company's recent drop in profitability

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mercury Energy's earnings have fallen on the back of weaker renewable electricity generation, and its bottom-line profit has taken a hit. The company'...

Gareth Morgan: former economist and investment manager responds to investment scam deepfake

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former economist and investment manager Gareth Morgan was caught off-guard by an AI deepfake using his voice and likeness, and he's warned people to b...

Julien Leys: Building Industry Federation chief executive on the Government's new changes for the building sector

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The building sector has raised some questions over the Government's recent changes.  Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk has introduced...

Mike Fuge: Contact Energy CEO on the company's full-year net profit

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the country’s major electricity companies is defending their increased profits amid rising energy prices.   Contact Energy’s full year...