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Cruise industry expects ships to return in 2022
Planning is under way for the return of big international cruise ships but they are unlikely to be back this year.
House prices: What's going on in the market?
The CoreLogic House Price Index (HPI) shows nationwide values rose 1.8 percent in June, which was a slight reduction on the 2.2 percent growth in May.
Sky's low share price prompted interest in takeover - CEO
Sky TV is looking to boost revenue and customer numbers with the development of revenue sharing with partners and the introduction of a new Sky box.
Business leader making space at table for women entrepreneurs
University of Auckland Business School has established a chair for women in entrepreneurship with the help of business leader Theresa Gattung.
NZ port supply chain strategy will show 'pinch points'
The Auditor-General is throwing support behind a comprehensive supply chain strategy that could help ports make smarter investments.
Bank profits hit record in March with $10b in new mortgages
Banks' profits have climbed to record highs following a year of Covid-19, but there could be challenges ahead, report says.
'Crazy' demand for industrial, commercial property in Nelson
Demand for commercial property is booming in Nelson, with a shortage of industrial land.
KiwiSaver: Younger people panic-switched funds during Covid-19 market fall
KiwiSaver fund managers are being urged to do more to prevent investors from panic-switching between funds and potentially locking in losses.
NZX Top 50 index retreats as tide turns on yield-driven stocks
The local sharemarket is likely to lag many other developed markets as the influence of former high flying stocks diminishes and the prospect of higher interest rates looms.
Parched cruise industry looks set to remain on hold
Cruise ships have been banned from New Zealand since the pandemic began, but the industry hopes moves in Australia will put pressure for action here too.
Exporters seek urgent solutions over constricted global supply chains
Hawke's Bay growers and seafood firms are concerned over produce getting to market as New Zealand's supply chain to the rest of the world remains critically constrained. Audio
Electricity Authority imposes new trading conduct rule
The rule is expected to prevent big electricity suppliers from taking advantage of their dominant position in what is a relatively small market.
Long-term solution needed for natural gas supply - lobby group
A deal struck between Genesis Energy and Methanex to support the security of the energy sector is seen as only a short-term fix.
'We were over-reliant on Accellion' - Reserve Bank addresses cyber vulnerability
The Reserve Bank says it is taking action to address issues raised by an independent investigation into a data breach over the summer holiday period.
One-third of small freight operators may disappear due to carbon targets - report
As small firms struggle to meet carbon targets, more consolidation is expected in the road freight industry.
Shipping companies: 'They're not honouring any of the contracts'
Mainfreight managing director Don Braid says something needs to be done about the behaviour of shipping companies: "They're not honouring any of the contracts that they might well have entered into…
Turners' profit up a whopping 36% despite pandemic disruptions
Turners Automotive Group has reported record earnings and puts it down to high levels of engagement as well as the diversified nature of the business.
Build-to-rent momentum growing, investors say
Momentum for build-to-rent housing is gaining pace with the potential for it to become New Zealand's largest commercial property asset class.
Outgoing Auckland Airport head: 'It's a complex job, so you've got to be flexible'
The chief executive of Auckland Airport has plenty of work to do before stepping down some time in the next few months.
Auckland office buildings see rise in vacancies
Vacancy rates in Auckland's prime office towers are at their highest in a decade.
Public increasingly expect leaders to be honest and empathetic, survey indicates
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed perceptions about what makes a good leader, a survey has shown.
New investors 'will have to get used to syndicating'
An inability to collaborate and build syndicates for investment is holding some investors back.
Gender pay equity could boost economy by $1.5b - Deloitte report
A Westpac report has found a more equal sharing of household chores between men and women could help boost the labour market.
Housing market still breaking records but moves to slow growth may be kicking in
A scramble for houses has driven the number of residential properties sold to the highest level in any April month for the past five years.
Z Energy back in black with $57m profit after Covid-19 woes
Despite the profit - $57 million compared with last year's $88m loss - the operating environment is still challenging, Z says