It settled the first part of a Central Otago horticulture transaction last week.

Onerous regulation may be making banking uncompetitive, submitters argued.

The latest TIN200 report shows a buoyant industry, despite an overall jobs dip.

To rebuild our battered economy, we’ll need more momentum in tech, talent and capital.

Three AI experts discuss the big moves in AI in 2024, and what 2025 may bring.

It is the latest move by the family-owned business empire to refocus on New Zealand.

Farmer-owners will get the chance to grill the dairy giant’s leaders this week.

Director fees to rise for 22 Crown-owned companies.

New Zealand’s bid to win the nuclear fusion race reaches major milestone.

Potential new players are in the wings.

Revenue minister also looking at foreign investment fund rules.

KB Kookmin is one of South Korea's largest banks.

Work on Auckland's tallest building is likely to remain stalled well into 2025.

Quest may also have made misleading statements on its website, the central bank said.

Wellington has more eateries per capita than it did a decade ago.

Lakefront Investments was put into liquidation over unpaid tax.

Genesis and Contact fork out millions to keep the lights on.

Not everything in the finance world involves the banks.

Fonterra, Silver Fern Farms and Synlait Milk were among the NZ exhibitors at CIIE.

Briscoes reported a 40% fall in emissions in its first mandatory climate disclosure.

An MBIE unit is investigating whether two companies were mismanaged.

Aircraft fitted with these engines had to be booked for service and repair.

Emissions intensity offers a different way of looking at the Carbon Catch-up data.

6,800 home loan customers are currently facing hardship. The figure is expected to rise.

The fast-track bill is a gift for developers wanting to increase the value of their land.

Analysts see more risks than opportunities.

Treasury says main barrier is 'political economy reasons', i.e. hiking rates.

Crypto app Roundable FSP was deregistered as Sanem Digital's liquidated loss hit $26m.

"I firmly believe in debating the issue, not the person."

Masu is a robata restaurant that serves barbecue-like cooking.

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Energy – different ways and various risks, but a much-needed investment.

If you get excited by really good office equipment, this may be the phone for you.

Separate balance sheets for water assets won't help most councils.

A judge says that an NZ court is the appropriate place for the fight over legal fees.

The Electricity Authority is worried about the state of the hedging market.

There is a significant risk posed by a 10-20% tariff on all imports.

Without regulation, employment advocates can continue unchecked.

MPI’s response to critics: dogma decades old and disproven many times.

Mainfreight and THL tell BusinessDesk they aren't concerned.

Against a backdrop of declining subscribers, Sky TV is revolutionising its ad business.

Trash company sold to unknown buyer as sector consolidation continues.

Omexom claims legal privilege to withhold workers' version of events.

Fines for breaches may be small, but reputational damage can potentially be great.

Legislation to remove the ban is expected to go to Parliament before Christmas.

We once set the pace on carbon disclosures, but now?

Fletcher Construction is suing two subcontractors over its uninsured losses.

A perfunctory, time-limited and unfocused performance so far.

Complaint against Hannah McQueen falls into ‘adviser liability gap’.

Forsyth Barr's investment views on the big gentailers remain unchanged.

Officials warned a voluntary approach would not reduce emissions and lead to higher costs.

A US market listing at a greater scale looks more likely.

The odds for a repeat in the 2024/25 reporting period are tipping across the Tasman.

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The country is nearing the bottom of the economic cycle, says Reserve Bank.

George Kerr's 3000-home Queenstown project is one of the 149 fast-track projects.

PwC negotiating a proposal to refinance part of Du Val group with Ray White Capital.

MBIE is hitching a ride on IRD’s all-seeing carpet ride.

NZ’s challenge will be to keep doors open in Washington post-election.

12 companies from the NZX50 increased their direct emissions compared to last year.

Cabinet paper says most firms will get less under payment changes.

NZTA has declined to provide up-to-date cost estimates for large transport projects.

We read the NZX50’s climate disclosures so you don’t have to.

The crisis is more of a ‘correction’ than anything terminal, Coriolis says.

To pee from inside the tent, or outside it? That is the question.

Agency took issue with how roads of national significance were prioritised.

Shane Jones says ministers have to be sure fast-track will be fast.

Trade Minister Todd McClay is leading the delegation.

"There's an introverted side to me that quite enjoys solitude."

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The food is only one of the drawcards at Plume, Matakana.

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"Choose your landlord wisely; not everyone finds your business as interesting as you do!"

ComCom files proceedings against Winstone Wallboards, claiming uncompetitive conduct.

But recovery will be 'no quick bounce', the CEO says.

Cross-border casino merger talk is ramping up again.

Health advocates are concerned the contract was given to 'worst performers’.

Oracle NZ owes $41.6m to an Irish parent, underwritten by ultimate parent Oracle Corp.

KO's spending on prefabs rose to $144m in FY24 – about 9% of its building spend.

Resource consent docs reveal new details behind $13.5m Auckland property deal.

The land was formerly the site of Wellington's Tip Top bread factory.

The Spark board has a calculation to make about dividend reinvestment policy.

Could NZ research be at the forefront of carbon-zero plane engines?

What's next for Ebos after the end of that Chemist Warehouse contract.

There’s ample scope to use what we have better.

US cat food brand with famous jingle accuses NZ rival of trademark breaches.

The class action industry in New Zealand is somewhat underdeveloped

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Fletcher Building’s underlying businesses had been operating well, new boss says.

Bayly said it's important to find a balance between the different stakeholders.

The public might benefit from knowing the average cost of discretion.

Former PM says Palo Alto Network's soaring value reflects cyber fears.

Software company board says there is no case for change around its board table.

Silver Fern is meeting with its farmers nationwide.

NZ is a tiny market for the EU, but the pact is about much more than trade.

Weighing up risk and reward in a world trying to ensure crime doesn’t pay.

Antarctica NZ is hiring and says a business case may not be submitted until 2026.

Challenges aplenty for listed miners.