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Competition for supermarket reform heats up

Labour says the National Party has done nothing in three years, while grocery prices have continued to rise.

Brent Edwards Sun, 20 Sep 2026

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Competition for supermarket reform heats up

Labour says the National Party has done nothing in three years, while grocery prices have continued to rise.

Brent Edwards Sun, 20 Sep 2026

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Executive Health

The best exercise is the one you actually do

You’ll be surprised how much you can achieve when you stop trying to do it all at once.

Executive Health

The best exercise is the one you actually do

You’ll be surprised how much you can achieve when you stop trying to do it all at once.

Peter Bristow Sun, 20 Sep 2026

Book Review

Paradise postponed: What Bob Jones wanted

The meteoric rise and fall of the New Zealand Party.

Book Review

Paradise postponed: What Bob Jones wanted

The meteoric rise and fall of the New Zealand Party.

Nevil Gibson Sun, 20 Sep 2026

Featured Video: Election 2026 – Small Business Debate

Watch: Who is the party for small business? National’s Nicola Willis and Labour’s Barbara Edmonds state their cases.

Featured Video: Election 2026 – Small Business Debate

Watch: Who is the party for small business? National’s Nicola Willis and Labour’s Barbara Edmonds state their cases.

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Te Ao Māori

Ngāi Tahu, ACC and Carter Group venture targets $1.5b portfolio

Politically Speaking

Reining in supermarkets, KiwiSaver, growing the economy

Market Review

Canada incites US/EU squabble, Fed confirms hawkish flight plan

Aviation News

Passengers benefit from Gulf carriers’ low capacity

General Business

Foodstuffs says supermarket split needs evidence, not assumptions

Hunter’s Corner

Nats’ supermarket scheme harder than it looks

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The best exercise is the one you actually do

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Paradise postponed: What Bob Jones wanted

Politics

Competition for supermarket reform heats up

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Law

Team NZ sued in US and Italy by AmCup sailmaker

Te Ao Māori

Ngāi Tahu, ACC and Carter Group venture targets $1.5b portfolio

Hunter’s Corner

Nats’ supermarket scheme harder than it looks

General Business

Accountant keeps name secret after certifying ineligible investor

General Business

National proposes structural separation of Foodstuffs

NBR Focus

Serious intervention: National’s plan to get the books in order

Economy Matters

Adjusting OCR never going to fix supermarket checkout pressure

Politics

Labour wants to ban price gouging on essential goods and services

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Energy

Act Party proposes private investment in transmission

Energy policy aims to promote affordable electricity by improving competition.

Politics

Govt cuts retirement village repayment window to nine months

The move has been slammed by residents and operators.

Politics

CTU welcomes Labour plan to introduce corporate homicide offence

It would cover reckless and grossly negligent conduct that led to a worker’s death.

Law

Team NZ sued in US and Italy by AmCup sailmaker

UPDATE: Team NZ chief executive Grant Dalton describes North Sails lawsuit as attempted intimidation by majority owner of rival America's Cup team..

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Politics

Andrew Bayly’s policy challenge as he quits politics

He argues there has to be a cross-party approach to New Zealand Superannuation.

Rich List

Featured Rich Listers: Morrison family

As of December 2025, the Morrison limited partnership was managing assets in New Zealand and overseas of more than US$30b.

Rich List

Featured Rich Listers: Morrison family

As of December 2025, the Morrison limited partnership was managing assets in New Zealand and overseas of more than US$30b.

NBR Focus

The endless tug of war over tertiary education

Governing Interest: Every political party has its opinion on where tertiary education funds are best allocated – and how to keep educated talent onshore.

NBR Focus

The endless tug of war over tertiary education

Governing Interest: Every political party has its opinion on where tertiary education funds are best allocated – and how to keep educated talent onshore.

Tech & Innovation

Female-only startups get 6% of dollars invested, double last year

Pam founder Nicole Retter has a unique take on the still wide gender investment gap.

Tech & Innovation

Female-only startups get 6% of dollars invested, double last year

Pam founder Nicole Retter has a unique take on the still wide gender investment gap.

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Edwards on Politics

Is this the year of the minor parties?

ANALYSIS: It appears likely minor parties will have a stronger say in the next Government.

Brent Edwards Thu, 17 Sep 2026

Underarm

Australia flirts with stagflation as RBA prepares to hike

ANALYSIS: Persistent inflation leaves the RBA with few choices on interest rates, but low growth suggests Australia is due a moderate dose of that uncomfortable economic disease, stagflation.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Margin Call

Deployment is the (AI hardware) trade

ANALYSIS: What it means and what’s at stake.

Tim Chesterfield Tue, 15 Sep 2026

Shoeshine

A moment of silence for Bremworth’s small shareholders

ANALYSIS: Listed carpetmaker’s small shareholders have little choice but to share in David Ferrier’s dream.

Nicholas Pointon Mon, 14 Sep 2026

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Investment

NZX 50 posts weekly gain as Fed hike reassures investors

The benchmark dipped on Friday as economic growth firmed up expectations for the RBNZ to lift rates.

Curious News Fri, 18 Sep 2026

NZX 50 gains for a second day as Fed hike settles bond markets

NZ’s economy weathered the Middle East crisis better than expected.

Curious News Thu, 17 Sep 2026

FMA charges four people with insider trading in Rakon case

The FMA has confirmed 20 charges have been filed, but the identity of those charged is currently suppressed.

Will Mace Thu, 17 Sep 2026

Economics

NZ economy not out of the woods from Iran-triggered inflation

August’s inflation data doesn’t bode well for cost-of-living pressures on Kiwi wallets.

Jonathan Mitchell Fri, 18 Sep 2026

Economy navigates Iran blip with domestic strength

The construction sector is giving the economic recovery some legs, but Middle East tension keeps uncertainty radar beeping.

Jonathan Mitchell Thu, 17 Sep 2026

Karen Silk resigns from the Reserve Bank

Governor Anna Breman has also announced two additional executive leadership roles.

Jonathan Mitchell Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Politics

Serious intervention: National’s plan to get the books in order

People understand why the Government is focused on getting back to surplus, Christopher Luxon says.

Brent Edwards Thu, 17 Sep 2026

Legislation on new development levies to be introduced next year

It is a once-in-a-generation improvement in infrastructure funding, Chris Bishop says.

NBR Staff Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Labour wants to ban price gouging on essential goods and services

The party said it would set a clear legal test to define when prices become unfair, although a competition lawyer warns that is not easy to do.

Nicholas Pointon Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Te Ao Māori

Why Amova Asset Management has spent three years on Te Ao Māori

Managing director Stuart Williams believes the business is better for it.

Mike McRoberts Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Excelling to be normal: the business case for Māori procurement

Governing Interest: Lite Civil’s rise from two workers to a business turning over more than $6m a year shows what access to public contracts can build, as Māori procurement becomes an election issue.

Mike McRoberts Tue, 15 Sep 2026

Insurance gaps leave Māori assets exposed

New FMA research says cost, unsuitable products and valuation methods are leaving marae exposed and holding back Māori development.

Mike McRoberts Tue, 25 Aug 2026

Primary Industries

Springbank Honey and related entity owe nearly $22m

Receivers reviewing discrepancies between the provided records and the stock located, at the failed Canterbury beekeeping and honey operation.

Kate McVicar Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Growers ‘nervous’ about T&G Fresh transaction

The New Zealand Vegetable Council described the proposed sale as a ‘sensitive topic’ for growers.

Kate McVicar Thu, 03 Sep 2026

Kiwi Crunch liquidator has long-standing links to Wade Glass

The professional body for insolvency practitioners says anyone with concerns can lay a complaint.

Karyn Scherer Mon, 24 Aug 2026

Australia

Jamie Beaton optimistic Kip McGrath bid will get over the line

Crimson Education now has acceptances from more than 50% of shareholders in the ASX-listed tutoring business, despite resistance from its board.

Kate McVicar Tue, 15 Sep 2026

Corporate Travel shares dive 80% on relisting

The ASX-listed company owes New Zealand entities about A$13m as part of its overcharging and accounting scandal.

Lachlan Colquhoun Thu, 03 Sep 2026

Braid says Mainfreight should’ve ‘been better’ after Asic penalty

The transport and logistics operator pays A$594,000 in infringement notices over late filing of financial documents.

Jonathan Mitchell Tue, 11 Aug 2026

Tech & Innovation

Global consultancy Avanade enters NZ on the back of AI demand

The joint venture between Accenture and Microsoft intends to grow its local team from 12 to 25 in short order.

Will Mace Fri, 18 Sep 2026

AI policy: find common ground or face oblivion?

Governing Interest: While the world grapples with existential threats and game-changing opportunities presented by AI, debate across the political spectrum about the best approach for NZ has been somewhat limited.

Will Mace Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Cleantech company Hydroxsys tips into voluntary administration

The first creditors’ meeting will be held next week.

Fiona Rotherham Mon, 14 Sep 2026

Law

More workforce casualisation likely from law reform, union says

The Workers First Union wants two key questions answered on the impact of the new Employment Leave Act.

Fiona Rotherham Tue, 15 Sep 2026

Vexed question of medicinal cannabis and workplace drug testing

LegalVision senior associate Ruby Hollinshead says a rigid approach won’t work for employers.

Fiona Rotherham Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Insurer looks to clawback $4.5m from Huljich for insider trading

Case relates to Peter Huljich’s conviction two years ago, with defence costs paid up front under the terms of an AIG directors and officers’ liability policy.

Brent Melville Tue, 01 Sep 2026

Finance

Partners Life acquires Fidelity Life in $630m deal

NZ Super owned nearly 50% of Fidelity, with Ngāi Tahu a 25% shareholder.

NBR Staff Thu, 03 Sep 2026

Vittoria Shortt’s total pay moves over A$4m

But the long-standing ASB chief executive says it is not a pay rise, as she ponders additional costs on the industry.

Jonathan Mitchell Thu, 13 Aug 2026

Business lending growth lifts ASB revenue

The Aussie-owned bank recorded the strongest year for business lending growth in about a decade.

Jonathan Mitchell and Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 12 Aug 2026

The NBR Podcast

Podcast #121: Election 2026 - Small Business Debate

LISTEN/WATCH: Who is the party for small business? National’s Nicola Willis and Labour’s Barbara Edmonds state their cases.

Simon Shepherd Tue, 15 Sep 2026

Podcast #120: Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman

LISTEN: The economy has tightened so the Reserve Bank hikes the cash rate – why?

Simon Shepherd Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Podcast #119: Election 2026 – Saving for the future

LISTEN: There’s a political push to make KiwiSaver compulsory, like the Aussies have. Should we?

Simon Shepherd Tue, 01 Sep 2026

General Business

Bond markets, Wall Street settle down after Fed hike

More issues found at OpenAI.

Curious News Fri, 18 Sep 2026

Quick Takes of the Week to September 18

In case you missed it: News bites for the week.

NBR Staff Fri, 18 Sep 2026

FirstCape nearly doubles net profit as revenue rises 25%

Asset manager acquired Consilium for just over $55m during the financial year.

Will Mace Thu, 17 Sep 2026

Deals

Enagain raises $2.5m to scale renewable natural gas technology

New Zealand’s natural gas supply is declining, leading to rising prices and tighter market conditions.

Fiona Rotherham Thu, 03 Sep 2026

Tātau Tātau buys struggling Zeffer cider business for $2.25m

The Te Wairoa iwi commercial arm is moving beyond orchards and packing into beverage processing and branded products.

Mike McRoberts Fri, 21 Aug 2026

Vessev raises $32m Series A as Lake Tahoe hails hydrofoils

Blackbird Ventures leads fresh funding round as Kiwi-made electric hydrofoiling ferries eye US market expansion.

Will Mace Fri, 21 Aug 2026

Tourism

Tourism: Funding model in gridlock

Governing Interest: Accommodation taxes – ruled out by National as a funding source for infrastructure and tourism marketing spend – have emerged as a central battleground ahead of the general election.

Brent Melville Thu, 17 Sep 2026

CP Group adds three more Marriott hotels to its roster

The deal marks further expansion for the wealthy Pandey family’s growing hotel portfolio, with new properties in Auckland, Rotorua, and Wellington.

Brent Melville Thu, 10 Sep 2026

No bed tax, no All Black tests, Wayne Brown says

The Auckland mayor is one of several local authority heads posturing for an accommodation levy to help pay for destination marketing.

Brent Melville Thu, 10 Sep 2026

Infrastructure

Govt build rule reforms could add 85,000 homes to Auckland city

Ministry for Cities intervention won’t provide an automatic right to build, with consents still required, Government says.

Brent Melville Fri, 18 Sep 2026

Canadian Northleaf Capital takes pole position for StraitNZ

It's uncertain as to whether an earlier contender, the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, remains in the mix for the Bluebridge operator, being touted at a sale price of $1 billion.

Brent Melville Wed, 16 Sep 2026

The missing Link: delays a ‘soft sell’ for project cancellation

A 12-year planning and design process for the East-West Link has already cost $142m, without a shovel in the ground, NZTA says.

Brent Melville Mon, 14 Sep 2026

Property

Hollow out at Winton continues with departure of GM

Resignation of Justine Hollows comes in the wake of a series of resignations at the property developer, and on the heels of the exit of founder Chris Meehan.

Brent Melville Tue, 15 Sep 2026

Local government wants to press snooze button on fast-track

The process is neglecting cost-recovery on large housing projects, while ministerial referrals are running rough shod over prior council decisions, LGNZ claims.

Brent Melville Mon, 14 Sep 2026

Council signs ‘largest’ lease at 99 Albert, as AT moves in-house

The council and AT will take nine floors on a 14-year term, in what the landlord describes as the biggest leasing transaction in the city in 18 months.

Brent Melville Sat, 12 Sep 2026

Professional Services

Findex appoints NZ head, on track to crack $100m revenue

Brent Matuschka has been given an expanded role as the financial advisory and accounting services firm looks to accelerate.

Hamish McNicol Fri, 11 Sep 2026

Accounting firm Greenhawk acquired by Singapore tech company

The 22-person firm was founded in 2015 and advises more than 1000 clients from its offices in Auckland and Wānaka.

Hamish McNicol Mon, 07 Sep 2026

KPMG Australia slashes jobs as scandal bites into earnings

‘We recognise the challenges created by our own failings, and the work we must continue to do to rebuild trust,’ CEO says.

Kate McVicar Mon, 24 Aug 2026

NBR Focus

Productivity rates have been ‘in the stinker’ for too long

Governing Interest: Do we build a better, more productive economy with just higher wages and better technology?

Jonathan Mitchell Tue, 15 Sep 2026

Arguments for and against a four-year parliamentary term

Governing Interest: Plans for a referendum this year were abandoned but the idea has not gone away.

Brent Edwards Mon, 14 Sep 2026

Caught in limbo: fisheries amendments dangle on votes cast

Governing Interest: The Fisheries Amendment Bill was put on ice until after the election, but a future Government may kill it altogether.

Kate McVicar Fri, 11 Sep 2026

Retail

Queens Arcade reopening pushed out to early next year

The central city shopping precinct backed by former Rich Listers closed earlier this year for a $5m renovation.

Kate McVicar Mon, 07 Sep 2026

Wallace Cotton mulls expanding overseas again

A previous attempt thwarted by Covid hasn’t put the company off trying another time.

Kate McVicar Mon, 31 Aug 2026

Tarocash owner reports 77% profit drop; NZ under review

The parent company of several well-known menswear brands is reassessing the scale of its local strategy.

Kate McVicar Thu, 27 Aug 2026

Luxury Property

Penthouse for a song, a slip of an island, Hawke’s Bay winery

Off-plan buyers into St Heliers Sonata paid top dollar for the luxury apartments.

Brent Melville Wed, 26 Aug 2026

Fantasy in Featherston, finding Eden, and a Bali ‘black book’

Historic Longwood estate hits the market near Martinborough, though it’s probably not on a golden visa buyer’s radar.

Brent Melville Wed, 29 Jul 2026

Albert St penthouse, golf links, or lakeside luxury

Auckland city’s $16m penthouse still comes in at less than the first completed home to hit the market at Te Arai Links.

Brent Melville Wed, 01 Jul 2026

Aviation News

Qantas brings lie-flat suites to single-aisled aircraft

Carry On: UK-made Islander’s flight, screens in premium economy.

Nevil Gibson Sat, 12 Sep 2026

Christchurch Airport awaits 20% more international travellers

Carry On: Boeing falls behind, Sydney’s 2045 plan, new routes.

Nevil Gibson Sat, 22 Aug 2026

NZAero targets Thailand for training aircraft exports

Waikato aircraft manufacturer will build five new air training planes in the wake of resurgent interest from civilian and military trainers.

Brent Melville Fri, 21 Aug 2026

Energy

ComCom issues seen in Mobil NZ sale

Regulator will aim to maintain retail competition, says analyst, as New Zealand-owned Allied Petroleum and Waitomo Group line up as potential buyers.

Tim Hunter Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Lodestone taps investor interest in IPO

Initial public offering on the NZX would follow capital raises of $650 million over the past five years.

Brent Melville Mon, 14 Sep 2026

Lightforce seeks recovery from bust UK battery supplier

Former UK market leader leaves New Zealand solar firm in the lurch.

Tim Hunter Fri, 11 Sep 2026

Rich List

Featured Rich Listers: Sir Mark Dunajtschik and Dorothy Spotswood

The couple last year agreed to fully fund the construction of a new Wellington Charity Hospital, to be known as the Dorothy Spotswood Charity Hospital and construction work is under way.

Jonathan Mitchell Thu, 17 Sep 2026

Featured Rich Listers: James Brown, Simon Rowntree

Brown and Rowntree formed a new commercial property partnership in 2025, joining forces with Matthew Tills and acquiring a $3.5m industrial building in Henderson.

Owen Poland Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Featured Rich Listers: Gough family

Well known for its philanthropy, the Ben Gough Family Foundation donated $92,000 in 2025 to a mix of causes including the Christchurch Art Gallery and the Blue Brothers Charitable Trust.

Owen Poland Tue, 15 Sep 2026

Marketing & Media

MediaWorks radio sold to ASX-listed Sports Entertainment Group

Binding agreement signed at an enterprise value of $130 million for a stable of New Zealand's most popular radio stations.

Will Mace Wed, 12 Aug 2026

Stuff sells Petone printing plant to NZME

The media company said earlier this year it was closing the Wellington printing press as it consolidated print operations in Christchurch.

NBR Staff Fri, 07 Aug 2026

MediaWorks said to be up for sale as it gets back in the black

A report from across the Tasman says the radio broadcaster’s private equity owner is soliciting bids for the business.

NBR Staff Tue, 21 Apr 2026

Comings & Goings

Guardians appoints new head of portfolio completion

Michael McNee has a strong track record of working across investment teams to develop scalable solutions and improve portfolio outcomes.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026

Kinetic appoints CEO to lead NZ business

Tessa Auelua joins Kinetic from Port of Auckland, where she is currently general manager containers and engineering.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026

Chapman Tripp appoints Cameron Watson as partner

Cameron Watson will join the partnership on October 1.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026