Blue-chip stocks lead sharemarket lower – Market close
The New Zealand sharemarket opened the week with a fall of more than 0.5%. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Mortgage rate cut merry-go-round: ANZ and BNZ make big cuts to home loan rates
More relief for mortgage-holding homeowners. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Canterbury house builder in liquidation – Kiwibank among creditors owed $1m
Staff terminated after construction projects slow. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Auckland plant nursery goes electric in pilot scheme
Auckland's Van Lier Nurseries has cut its energy use by 61%. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Nike tries to get back in the race as sneaker sales gather pace
Financial Times: Athletic footwear thrives as consumers seek wider choice of brands. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Small Business: The Lucky Taco is no feat of luck
Sarah Frizzell talks to Tom Raynel about The Lucky Taco and its journey from Mexico to NZ. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Tech Insider: Emerge raises $12m for its new way of business banking
PLUS: One NZ gets 'celltower-in-the-sky' green light, LinkedIn's new take on AI. Source: NZ Herald Business News
What’s eating Spark? Three pain points – and a three-step comeback plan for the telco
Can the telco navigate through its perfect storm? Source: NZ Herald Business News
Man who died in workplace accident at Port Nelson was Ian Musgrove
Ian Musgrove was farewelled by his community on October 8. Source: NZ Herald Business News
China promises to borrow more to shore up economy and boost banks
Financial Times: Minister of Finance Lan Fo'an gave few details on the amount of funding. Source: NZ Herald Business News