NZ sharemarket up 1.3% for the year – Market close
The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,718.1, up 58.31 points or 0.43%. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Manufacturing activity surges to 4-year high, pointing to stronger GDP growth
New Zealand manufacturing was strong in the December quarter of 2025. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Australian and Hong Kong entities buy QT Auckland hotel and former Queenstown backpackers for $118.5m
CBRE agents have made deals totalling $118.5 million. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Food prices drop for fourth month while electricity and gas costs surge
Electricity prices have jumped 27% and gas 56% since December 2021. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Standalone Grok app still undresses women after X curtails access to tool
X says Grok is blocked in some places, but the stand-alone app still undresses photos. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Rising power bills and gas crunch set to ignite 2026 election
Power bills climbed 11.3% in the year to September, with more rises expected. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Media Insider: Scott Robertson’s axing – inside the All Blacks coaching storm; ‘Nothing made in China’ advertising controversy; Magazine editors step down
'Superpower in decline' - world media reacts to AB coach sacking; Mag editors step down. Source: NZ Herald Business News
U-turn season starts with housing intensification – Matthew Hooton
OPINION: Ministers to drop demands for Auckland Council to zone for 2 million more houses. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Aircraft pilot shortage: High costs pushing some to drop out during training, industry says
Airline group says few can find $50,000 to meet lingering loan-fee shortfall. Source: NZ Herald Business News
NZ sharemarket plunges 0.7% – Market close
The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,659.79, down 97.92 points or 0.71%. Source: NZ Herald Business News