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Markets with Madison: Stabicraft boats
From Invercargill to Alaska, this iconic New Zealand aluminium boat business is expanding into North America with private equity funds. Video / Cameron Pitney
More interest rate cuts to come ... or not? Reserve Bank hedges its bets
The bank cut the Official Cash Rate but gave few clues as to what it will do next.
Opinion: The 'Trump effect' on markets
OPINION: Market volatility surged with new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China.
Colin McKinnon: NZ private capital resilient despite global challenges
OPINION: Private equity and venture capital maintained their momentum in 2024.
NZ sharemarket rises on open after US stocks rally 2.8% on US-China tariff announcement
US President Donald Trump announced a "total reset" of relations with China overnight.
Liam Dann: In a world of grim news, here are five economic bright spots
OPINION: There is no shortage of bad news to worry about, but let's not despair.
Markets with Madison: Behind Port of Auckland
The Port of Auckland CEO is letting us inside its tightly secured trade operation, to find out what products the city is importing and how it's so far been insulated from tariffs.
Market close: Contact-Manawa deal boosts NZ sharemarket
New Zealand shares ended strongly after better jobs data and on takeover news.
Markets with Madison: Meet a gold merchant
The Coleman family has been melting down precious metals for more than 40 years. This is the first time they've shared inside their multi-million dollar gold and silver operation.
Darcy Ungaro: Will Trump make me lose my money?
OPINION: When market jitters hit, check you're not derailing your investment strategy.
Markets with Madison: US exodus?
This episode explains why the US dollar is weak, why it may continue to depreciate, and if its world reserve currency status is at risk. Video / Carson Bluck
Market close: NZ sharemarket up but Pacific Edge waits for coverage confirmation
The NZ sharemarket had risen 0.51% after trading today.
Gold hits $3500 as stocks rebound amid trade war fears
Gold has set a series of records in recent weeks.
Market turmoil drives NZ dollar sharply higher
The New Zealand dollar has rallied sharply amid turmoil on international markets.
Market close: NZ stocks weather two earnings downgrades to end firm
New Zealand stocks ended strongly, despite earnings downgrades and offshore trends.
Building momentum: Gisborne Farmers Market's vibrant atmosphere and impact
The market has gone from strength to strength, and stallholders and visitors love it.
Markets with Madison: GFC to Graham Norton – the story of Sauvignon Blanc
The GFC hit just one year into Invivo's wine venture. Now it’s earning millions in exports, with the help of celebrities. Video / Ben Dickens, Alyse Wright
10 things to with the kids these school holidays
A selection of arts, culture and events for the whānau to enjoy over the school holidays.
Flaxmere welcomes new supermarket after year-long wait
Flaxmere's new supermarket opens tomorrow at the Flaxmere Village Centre.
Markets with Madison: Tariff turmoil
Volatility in stock and bond markets has surged following President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement. Sean Keane explains why. Video / Alyse Wright
Stock Takes: How Sharesies investors responded to ‘Liberation Day ’ convulsions
Sharesies investors have opted to play safe during convulsions on world markets.
Reserve Bank cuts OCR by 25 basis points to 3.5%, banks trim floating home loan rates
The RBNZ says it has scope to lower OCR further as effect of US tariffs become clearer.
Shocking: Alpine Energy owes electricity customers $16.9m after accounting error
Commerce Commission warns Alpine Energy over "serious and preventable” breaches.
Tech Insider: The NZ tech stars in the gun with Trump’s tariffs – and who could escape
PLUS: The sector that will 'escape a direct hit'.
‘Grim reaper cometh’: Major NZX plunge amid global market turmoil
The NZX 50 Index plummeted 3.68% to 11,775.88, its worst drop since March 2020.
‘The world as we knew it has gone’: 50 nations push for negotiations on Trump tariffs
Trump's tariffs are causing global market turmoil.
Liam Dann: NZ must hold its nerve amid the tariff turmoil
OPINION: Our economy faces yet another challenge to fragile recovery hopes.