Herald NOW Business

US Fed holds rates steady in Jerome Powell’s final meeting as Fed chair

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:15:48 +0000

How concerned does the Fed appear to be about the resilience of the US labour market? Zoe Wallis

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A human face and carefully chosen words from a central banker still carry weight

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:14:32 +0000

Jerome Powell’s final major day as chair of the US Federal Reserve.

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A sneak peek at the progress inside Auckland's luxury department store

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:11:44 +0000

Business Herald Journalist Tom Raynel on what shoppers can expect from Faradays in the heart of Auckland

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New research reveals tension at the heart of New Zealand's energy transition

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:11:16 +0000

Schneider Electric chief executive Ollie Hill discusses what's holding some businesses back in investing in cleaner energy

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Inside Australia’s quantum push – and the big decision facing New Zealand

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:10:07 +0000

Australia bet early on quantum and it’s paying off. Peter Griffin - Tech with 2 Degrees, discusses the risks, rewards, and what NZ should do next.

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Who are the big winners of the NZ-India FTA deal?

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:01:51 +0000

A once in a generation trade deal, but for who? Peter Chrisp, NZTE chief executive, discusses which sectors will benefit and when

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Halter's global connectivity plan for farmers

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:01:23 +0000

Virtual fencing challenges removed as Halter joins up with Starlink, its chief executive Craig Piggott discusses what's next for farmers.

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Maui gas field set to close

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:52 +0000

'The giant Maui field is soon to be no more.. the operator advising they’ll stop gas production by year’s end. Matthew Goodson - Salt Funds Management.

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What's behind the foreign investment spike?

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:55:39 +0000

Foreign Investment went from $10b a year in 2024 to $17b last year, but there was one big deal of $1.2b which really spiked the numbers. Anne Gibson, NZ Herald property editor, joins the show.

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The company behind ChatGPT missed its own targets for growth and revenue

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:54:21 +0000

A sea of red across screens as investors check their confidence in companies like Nvidia, Oracle and CoreWeave. Garth Bray - 2Degrees wrap.

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The Milford Report - 'Volatility is the price we pay for those potentially higher long term returns'

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:38:16 +0000

How to become comfortable with volatile markets. Philip Morgan Rees, General Manager Wealth Management and Advice at Milford

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Divergence in Asian markets

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:37:36 +0000

'South/South east (Philippines, Indonesia, India) and Northern Asia (Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia) markets punishing one and driving up the other. Mohandeep Singh from Craigs Investment Partners joins the show.

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AI's impact on NZ productivity

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:36:48 +0000

Andrew Fairgray - Chief Business Officer at 2 Degrees

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Unplugging the economic potential of supermarket jobs

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:35:18 +0000

Duncan Bridgeman - Managing Editor, NZME Business, looks at what it takes to go from stacking shelves to running your own supermarket.

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The country's economic outlook continues to look grim

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:44:38 +0000

As New Zealand's economy struggles to find its footing, S&P analyst Martin Foo discusses the key indicators we should be watching out for

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As we head to ANZAC Day tomorrow, we mark a wartime relationship with Australia.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:43:48 +0000

'Trade can help sustain that peace, but it doesn’t guarantee it.'

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Tariffs, tensions and trade wars. What's shaping China’s economy?

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:43:30 +0000

China's manufacturing sector remains strong - ANZ's Chief Economist for Greater China, Raymond Yeung.

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What's helping women reach leadership positions?

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:42:57 +0000

Partner support ranks alongside workplace factors as a critical driver of success. Leadership Coach and Researcher - Dr Amanda Sterling.

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Are equity markets being far too sanguine? Phil Borkin - JBWere

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:40:50 +0000

Despite oil prices sitting above pre-conflict levels and the Strait of Hormuz still shut, global equity markets have rebounded strongly. What gives?

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Government moves to stop gold-plated infrastructure projects Herald NOW Business

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:06:09 +0000

Senior Correspondent Katie Bradford examines how the infrastructure commission may change how big projects are delivered

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SpaceX, Anthropic's Mythos and Apple dominate tech this week

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:05:53 +0000

End of an era for Apple, SpaceX moves to acquire startup Cursor and more, Rush Digital's Danu Abeysuriya discusses the lates tech news

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Health care companies on both sides of the ditch having a tough week Herald NOW Business

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:05:24 +0000

EBOS and Cochlear share price down, but for different reasons. Zoe Wallis Forsyth Barr.

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Apple CEO heads to the boardroom, putting an engineer back in charge

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:04:50 +0000

'A world where your AI agent sits in the palm of your hand could be a lucrative one for the company that gets that right.'

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The confidence to make side hustle the main game

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:19:21 +0000

Sam Connor left an 8 year gig at Rocket Lab to build the ultimate fishing reel using the advanced manufacturing techniques he learned at RL

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Global data centre action down under

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:19:06 +0000

'This Iran crisis for the NZ economy needs to end and it needs to end quickly or you're going to see a real freezing of activity.' Matthew Goodson - Salt Fund

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Latest Analysis on the Global Dairy Market

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:18:37 +0000

Global Insights into how inflation and China's demand for dairy is impacting the dairy market with Stu Davison of HighGround Dairy.

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What New Zealand businesses get right about branding and what they can learn

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:17:58 +0000

Brand strategist Brian Richards on why aesthetics, functionality and ethics matter for modern brands.

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El Salvador - the first country in the world to use bitcoin as legal tender

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:17:38 +0000

All Blacks leadership and mental performance coach Gilbert Enoka explains the thinking behind his key theories and why he's back in the All Blacks setup.

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Volatility with the open-again closed-again strait of Hormuz

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:27:40 +0000

'About 50% of the rally we've seen over the last few weeks has been driven by equity fundamentals.' Alice Mew - Craigs Investment Partners

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Can New Zealand change the course for the impending retirement storm

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:26:08 +0000

'Retirement income - 'We need a 10 year plan about how we're going to treat our older citizens.' Outgoing Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson

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Mythos presents worrying cyber security implications - The Milford Report

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:34:08 +0000

Anthropic's AI model Mythos, found vulnerabilities in every major operating system it tested. Milford's Sustainable Investment Analyst - Grace O’Hanlon.

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Bitcoin traders may be getting a novel experience for the digital age

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:33:22 +0000

IRD is contacting crypto traders to remind them that any gains or losses are taxable income.

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US markets rallied last week. When will NZ do the same?

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:28:32 +0000

'We're more exposed as an economy to the Middle East pressure point' Shane Solly - Harbour Asset Management.

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Fran O'Sullivan on the India free trade deal due to be signed next Monday

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:25:09 +0000

'Aspiration to invest $33b in 15 years. "I'd be very surprised if we get anwhere in coo-wee of that, however it indicates that the doors are open to NZ"

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Comvita announces a new strategic investor - chief executive Karl Granod

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:19:06 +0000

Will a 30-million dollar capital raise be enough to stabilise New Zealand's largest honey exporter?

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The round trip on global equity - Zoe Wallis, Forsyth Barr

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:18:31 +0000

'The big question for global markets is what's going to happen with reporting season?'

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Don’t we just love comeback stories? Allbirds has a makeover

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:17:14 +0000

Allbirds is renaming as NewBird AI as it pivots from shoes to AI and that move announced overnight has boosted its share price more than 700%.

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Amazon reaching for the skies - literally.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:15:50 +0000

How will it change the competitive dynamic in satellite to mobile services, which Elon Musk dominates at the moment with Starlink Video? Tech with 2degrees - Peter Griffin

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Universal pain and gloom for all sectors as fuel crisis bites

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:15:19 +0000

Westpac Senior Analyst Satish Ranchhod discusses why the forestry sector is particularly vulnerable.

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Employee benefits company Extraordinary is reshaping how staff are supported

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:10:07 +0000

Extraordinary CE Steve Zinsli on how its helping businesses provide cheaper commuting options by making public transport tax free.

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Luxury brands are betting big on high-end shoppers in Auckland

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:08:36 +0000

"We've got alot of things happening in that luxury space ... we've seen a revival in High Street where we are." Murray Crane - Crane Brothers

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'It's a bit detached from the reality of what's happening in the economy'

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:08:01 +0000

'Three rate hikes ignores that the market has already dramatically tightened conditions": Matt Goodson, Salt Funds Management.

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The risk of budget blowouts as the global economy enters recession

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:03:30 +0000

Timely, targeted and temporary. Why there will be no cash spash to take the pain out of rising fuel prices. 2Degrees wrap with Garth Bray

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Concern the Reserve Bank could hike interest rates as early as July ... three times

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:03:03 +0000

Business commentator Bernard Hickey - "Anna Breman is talking tough.. not sure Nicola Willis will be thrilled with three rate hikes before the election."

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Damaging words in investing - ‘this time is different’

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:14:30 +0000

The Milford Report - From a market perspective is this period genuinely different from what we’ve seen before, or does it just feel that way?

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Christchurch International Airport CE Justin Watson on the visitor surge

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:14:01 +0000

The Airport is back to pre-covid tourist numbers, with a 22% increase in international visitors and Chinese visitor numbers up by 100%.

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Is a giga-yacht a bad investment even if you're super wealthy?

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:13:34 +0000

Luxury yacht broker David Seal discusses what's in and what's out if money is no object.

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Who is Richard Allen?

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:12:44 +0000

A Fonterra lifer with experience connecting with farmers and customers, Richard Allen is also a co-founder of investment platform Snowball Effect.

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Is Fisher Funds over-promising and underdelivering?

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:12:13 +0000

In the swings and roundabouts of long term investment, why does it matter if Fisher Fund is underperforming?

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We'll be hearing from central bankers this week - 2 Degrees wrap with Garth Bray H

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:18:07 +0000

"Get your bingo cards ready to cross off “worried”, “watchful”, and “ready to act”, as we walk the tightrope between higher prices and faltering growth"

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Deep tech incubator Outset aiming for scientific breakthroughs

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:17:44 +0000

Outset Ventures’ general partner Angus Blair believes New Zealand is poised to lead the next wave of innovation.

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Chemist Warehouse aims to double its stores in the next decade

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:17:17 +0000

BusinessDesk journalist Cecile Meier investigates the agressive expansion plan that will impact consumers and pharmacies.

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The trade deal with Singapore that might help fuel supply

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:16:53 +0000

Herald business commentator, Fran O'Sullivan on who needs what from the Singapore trade deal designed to kick in at crisis time.

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Markets have been volatile with major news-driven moves in oil and equities

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:16:25 +0000

There are two sets of disruption impacting investments and the world economy.Andrew Bascand - Co CEO, Harbour Asset Management.

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Can we handle another three months of this?

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:58:17 +0000

2Degrees business wrap

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NZ deep tech firm Scentian Bio on their 'digital nose'

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:57:49 +0000

"Imagine if you could detect a disease on your breath simply by blowing onto your phone.” Tech has potential use in healthcare and food quality.

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Holidays Act changes promise simplicity for workers and employers alike

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:57:25 +0000

Proposed changes to the Holiday Act will change how leave is recorded and accrued

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International economic uncertainty puts pressure on NZ

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:56:25 +0000

Building resilience in the country's supply chain is key for New Zealand to weather international instability - Kelvin Wickham, Ballance Agri-Nutrients

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US reporting season gets underway next week

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:56:00 +0000

Will results even matter considering broader macro/geopolitical risks? - Phil Borkin, JBWere

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Amazon ‌in talks to buy satellite telecom group Globalsta

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:29:54 +0000

NZ may be one of the early countries to get Amazon's Leo satellite access.

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10,000 bins of retail product, stacked on top of each other, a storey tall

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:29:33 +0000

Ikea's new packing automation technology which the retailer hopes will improve order fulfilment by roughly 20 times.

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Markets are already moving as if ceasefire can hold

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:29:00 +0000

As we catch our breath and rush to get back on track, now is also the time to remember where our track was leading. Let's not waste a crisis.

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How has the ceasefire been received by markets - Zoe Wallis, Forsyth Bar

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:28:13 +0000

Already seeing an unwinding of the 'hot' trades - oil, energy, defence - and a rebound in airlines and travel related stocks.

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Why business leaders should think differently about the fuel crisis

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:27:35 +0000

Some large employers are developing their own car pooling systems, mapping where employees live, to see if sharing rides would reduce parking pressure.

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What will US escalation in Iran do to oil prices

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:51:03 +0000

Options on the table as the Trump/Iran midday (NZT) deadline looms - Matthew Goodson from Salt Funds Management.

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Infrastructure companies focused on predictability - The Milford Report.

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:50:27 +0000

NZ milk production was 7.4% up in February. Supply is running hot in other regions. Are there signs of a global slow down?

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Stu Davidson on overnight Dairy Trade auction

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:48:48 +0000

NZ milk production was 7.4% up in February. Supply is running hot in other regions. Are there signs of a global slow down?

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Over Easter weekend, 21 vessels moved through the Strait of Hormuz

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:48:16 +0000

Iran has made a toll on the Strait a precondition for peace, and some are clearly already paying up. 2 Degrees wrap with Garth Bray

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OceanaGold rings the opening bell at New York Stock Exchange

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:47:54 +0000

New Zealand-founded gold mining company OceanaGold has listed on the New York Exchange. Chief Executive Gerard Bond speaks to us from Wall Street.

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The AI tsunami and how NZ needs to ride it. Chris Liddell - Anthropic PM Herald NOW Business

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:21:05 +0000

Artificial intelligence revolution is not a knowledge wave. It is a tsunami, coming with both exceptional opportunities and challenges." - Chris Liddell, Anthropic

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'The months ahead may not be easy' - PM

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:11:16 +0000

"We’re yet to see the full impact of this conflict on the supply lines, and flow through to margins, prices and earnings." Garth Bray - 2 Degrees Wrap

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Silver Ferns Farms turn around the red meat market - CEO Dan Boulton

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:09:29 +0000

After 2 years in the red, New Zealands largest meat processor - Silver Fern Farms - returns to profit.

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March numbers in major markets with Zoe Wallis, Forsyth Barr

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:07:40 +0000

It's ugly, but New Zealand performed better than most.

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Transport shakeup - Peter Griffin, Tech with 2 Degrees

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:07:11 +0000

From next year, every owner of a petrol-powered vehicle will have to start paying road user charges

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$10 million difference between top paid CEO and the next guy

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:06:36 +0000

The Herald CEO Pay Survey reveals the top paid CEO's in NZ. 8 out of 10 are dudes. Where are all the women?

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Update on a shopping bonanza of local retail giants

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:29:06 +0000

Turners, Briscoes, Hallensteins, Glassons, The Warehouse - how are they shaping up? Matt Goodson - Salt Funds Management unpacks.

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International tax accountability watchdog looks into Heinz-Watties

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:28:15 +0000

Beyond energy costs, there was a sharp rise in internal management fees after the Kraft-Heinz merger - Centre for Int. Corporate Tax Accountability.

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AI supply chains are fragile - technology finance commentator Jonty Kelt

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:27:25 +0000

Tesla pushing Terafab to localize chip production in the US to reduce reliance on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company

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ANZ survey tells story of oil shocks contaminating wider economy

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:26:18 +0000

60% of firms expecting to raise prices 2% - 3% in the next three months.

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The Milford report: Too much tinkering with Kiwisaver

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:38:59 +0000

General Manager KiwiSaver and Investment Funds Murray Harris discusses Kiwisaver contributions.

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Kathmandu's suspension of trading is unusual in our market

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:37:58 +0000

It's a tough environment to raise capital in, as KMD is quite publicly finding out - Mohandeep Singh from Craigs Investment Partners joins the show.

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The billion-dollar business that's never seen on the rich list

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:37:16 +0000

During the past three years, industrial property developer and builder - Calder Stewart - has delivered projects worth more than $1.5b in NZ. Herald property editor Anne Gibson joins the show to discuss.

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Fears of a helium crunch

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:35:02 +0000

Helium is a crucial factor in semiconductor manufacturing and part of the AI boom. Liquid helium is also an essential supercoolant in MRI machines.

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Major Wall Street figures have begun sounding alarms about private credit

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:34:43 +0000

Private credit has ballooned to $3.5 trillion since the 2008 financial crisis, but it operates with minimal regulation

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Tech investor Maya Pan takes a swing at Australian owned banks

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 20:48:55 +0000

Kiwi households pay meaningfully more on mortgages than Australians because four banks control 90% of the market.

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Vignesh Kumar from GD1 - one of New Zealand’s most active early-stage tech investors.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 20:48:10 +0000

New Zealand’s edge is simple: strong engineering talent, real-world test environments, and founders forced to build for global markets from day one.

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Petrol FOMO and blue-collar jobs - 2 Degrees wrap

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 20:47:02 +0000

Middle class families are wondering if sending their kids to uni is still a wise option, weighing the debt against the benefits.

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What's going down in Cameroon? Global Trade Organisation meetings not seeing consensus

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 20:46:08 +0000

Herald business commentator, Fran O'Sullivan - "Global trade grew by 6% last year but they're predicting it will slow to 1.9% this year."

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Westpac CEO on how kiwi businesses are weathering the storm

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:44:36 +0000

The bank sees a hole in economic growth in the middle of 2026 but remains hopeful of a recovery in the second half of the year says CEO Catherine McGrath.

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What can investors reasonably expect based on past patterns

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:43:48 +0000

This week’s volatility echoes past conflicts like the Gulf War, when oil doubled. Ricky Ward from JBWere joins the show to disucss.

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Nitrogen crisis is a food and time crisis

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:42:15 +0000

"The Gulf region accounts for about 30% of global fertiliser exports, so as well as a significant increase in energy prices there's a hit to global food prices through fertiliser costs."

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Xero announces deal with Anthropic

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:39:17 +0000

Bridget Snelling Xero New Zealand country manager says "we're really excited to tell you that over night we signed a deal with Anthropic which is huge"

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$200 million investment for Port of Auckland

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:38:46 +0000

From next year, a purpose-built international cruise precinct will let passengers from the world’s largest ships walk directly into the CBD.

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NZ should continue to 'aspire to a rock star economy' - NZ should continue to "aspire to a rock star economy" - HSBC chief economist

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:29:26 +0000

"NZ is in slightly better shape to deal with the current shock that's arriving than Australia is at the moment"

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Is big tech too big to be held to account?

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:28:34 +0000

Landmark verdict says Meta harmed children. Penalty NZ$640 million. Investors shrug it off.

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Construction supply crisis - OneRoof property report

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:27:47 +0000

House price growth is stalling, and rising construction costs are putting pressure on new builds. Tony Alexander, One Roof columnist

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Tech with 2degrees - Sora shuts down overnight

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:25:52 +0000

"For businesses in NZ theres a caution there with which suppliers you're going to stick with." Danu Abeysuriya

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Market reaction to the US 15-point plan

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:25:23 +0000

"Both sides showing they're prepared to continue for an extended period" casting shade on markets

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What do markets believe is real

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:18:10 +0000

We have apparently moved from “obliterate” to “productive conversations” in just over a day. Matthew Goodson from Salt Funds Management

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Halter becoming one of NZ's most valuable companies

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:16:55 +0000

Global expansion into South America, Ireland and UK and adding 200 new roles. "The business is in a really healthy spot" - Halter CEO Craig Piggott

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Waikato has pulled ahead of Canterbury on exports

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:16:18 +0000

It's not just a dairy story. Advanced manufacturing and processing have helped businesses like RML Machinery.

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Textbook response from our new Reserve Bank Governor to the crisis in the Middle East

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:13:51 +0000

A Treasury scenario that pushes our inflation rate to 3.7% with BNZ’s economists picking it will peak at 3.8%

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RBNZ played a straight bat - no hike, no cut - yet

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:13:21 +0000

"The markets are saying two rate hikes before the election and that's going to be tough for people" - Independent commentator Bernard Hickey

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The Milford Report looks at Openclaw

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:57:16 +0000

The new AI assistant that offers gateways into everything. Why is Openclaw stirring up the tech world?

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More than half of NZ businesses now see India as a top-three growth market

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:55:05 +0000

The NZ India Business Momentum report says India is fast becoming a top priority for kiwi businesses. From Mumbai - ANZ's Dhiraj Nim

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Synlait reports a half year net loss after tax of NZ$80m

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:54:38 +0000

Synlait Chief Executive Richard Wyeth on the road to recovery for the milk processing business

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Oil prices plunge after Trump post

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:43:31 +0000

Mo Singh from Craigs Investment Partners bring us the latest on global markets and the impact to oil prices and supply.

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Cabinet has some big decisions ahead

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 21:10:58 +0000

Will the NZ navy join a Trump prosposed coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz? Global trade takes a hit.

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Lightspeed’s global revenue at USD $1bn

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 21:10:31 +0000

Canadian global Lightspeed bought NZ retail software business Vend in 2021. We check in with Lightspeed MD International on how the Kiwi side of the enterprise is tracking.

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On again, off again. The markets respond to mixed messages from the US

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 21:10:07 +0000

Trump considering winding down US military action against Iran while also threatening power infrastructure. Investment markets try to stand strong.

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Two big players in the alcohol industry tackle downturn in opposite ways

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 21:09:26 +0000

Booze is in trouble but Diageo and Moët Hennessy are taking different approaches. Diageo cuts prices while Moët Hennessy raises them

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Retail pulse check

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 21:08:26 +0000

Kathmandu owner KMD, Hallenstein Glassons and The Warehouse Group all report half-year results that will probably look like the better halves of their years

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A banker's delight - Central Banks aligned global reporting this week

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:27:14 +0000

It’s been a huge week of banks reporting with the European Central Bank and Bank of England coming in overnight, on top of the US federal reserve yesterday, but are we any the wiser on the global economy?

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Marsden Point could store 350 million litres of extra fuel

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:26:49 +0000

Madison Malone takes you inside the ex-refinery to see the fuel storage expansion up close.

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Will the new high-income threshold mean employers can fire at will?

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:26:15 +0000

Employees earning over $200,000 will no longer have protection from dismissal - legal expert Anne Wilson joins the show.

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Used car sales bouyant for 2026

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:25:26 +0000

Turners forecast $63 million profit due to positive summer trading. Todd from Turners says Tina campaign has been strong.

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HNB Gas field strike impacts oil markets

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:53:25 +0000

Zoe Wallis from Forsyth Barr on adjusting to war

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Wave of central bank rate decisions rolls through the global economy

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:52:42 +0000

The real economic hit from this crisis is only just arriving, but a rate hike won't change the price of fuel.

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US Fed Reserve funds rate

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:50:25 +0000

Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold "Fed Reserves typical playbook is to look through these shocks because there's nothing you can do about oil prices"

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GDP figures for 2025 out today.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:49:31 +0000

Liam Dann NZ Herald Business Editor at Large reflects on sectors that seemed to be humming before the war.

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How big is your tech ecosystem?

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:48:43 +0000

Is New Zealand a place where talent wants to live and work? BusinessDesk's Peter Griffin joins the show to discuss.

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How long will the oil disruption affect markets?

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:32:49 +0000

Matthew Goodson discusses the RBA and oil price fallout as a result of the war

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