NZ sharemarket ends flat despite Fletcher sale – Market close
The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,573.93, down 6.36 points or 0.05%. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Bad service: Developers chased for $4.8m get judgment set aside
David Wigmore and Paul Bublitz successfully appeal against a $4.8m judgement. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Post-holiday debt? Westpac launches special consolidation interest rate
More than a quarter of Kiwis are concerned holiday spending will cause financial stress. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Mortgage fraud: $2.86m scammer sentenced
Man who left the country was charged when he returned in 'complex mortgage fraud case'. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Fletcher Building construction sale to Vinci: What it means for dividends and debt
The sale is expected to cut debt back towards Fletcher Building’s target range. Source: NZ Herald Business News
NZ’s low productivity is often blamed on businesses staying small. That could be a strength in 2026 – Rod McNaughton
OPINION: A two-person export-focused start-up can outperform a 20-person local office. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Property Insider: Invites to $3b of projects in two days. What a way to start 2026
Ouch. Turning down an invitation to the ceremony marking the $2b Mainland event hurt. Source: NZ Herald Business News
ANZ’s new floating interest rate means an extra $12m in profit – expert
The rate rise to 5.79% could deliver ANZ about $12m in extra profit a year. Source: NZ Herald Business News
NZ sharemarket starts week down 1% – Market close
The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,580.29, down 137.81 points or 1%. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Christchurch-Vanuatu flights to start for first time this winter on Solomon Airlines
Island airline also announces Auckland expansion and multiple new Pacific routes. Source: NZ Herald Business News