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The National Business Review is a fully digital news platform focused on providing insights into business and politics in New Zealand. Established in 1970, NBR aims to offer readers a reliable and informed perspective on the country's business environment, a mission that continues today. With a dedicated team of reporters based in Auckland and Wellington, we provide daily updates, analysis, and opinions to our subscribers via our website and email newsletters. We do not accept sponsored content or advertisements, ensuring our independence and commitment to our readers.

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NZ directors keeping calm and carrying on amid tariff confusion

1 week ago | nbr.co.nz | Calida Stuart-Menteath |Hamish Mcnicol

NZ directors keeping calm and carrying on amid tariff confusion ANALYSIS: Disruption is the new normal but many experienced directors have already built that into their plans. US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the subsequent fallout is changing daily, proving a major headache for business around the world.
Rare hazard explains rescue helicopter crash on Mt Pirongia

1 week ago | nbr.co.nz | Nevil Gibson

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission’s (TAIC) final report on the 2023 crash of a Westpac rescue helicopter on Mount Pirongia in rural Waikato has recommendations for the international aviation industry on an infrequent hazard. It’s an aerodynamic condition called vortex ring state Want to read more? It's easy.
More Aussie retail failures to impact Kiwi high streets

1 week ago | nbr.co.nz | Lachlan Colquhoun

More Aussie retail failures to impact Kiwi high streets Wittner and Jeanswest join the Noni B and Rivers brands in the hands of administrators. Jeanswest stores in New Zealand are expected to close by April 26. The New Zealand stores of two Australian retailers are set to close after the Jeanswest and Wittner fashion brands have both entered administration.
Warbirds show falls foul of poor Easter weather

1 week ago | nbr.co.nz | Nevil Gibson

The organisers of the Classic Fighters Omaka 2025 Airshow at Blenheim have cancelled the event due to the bad weather event expected over the long Easter weekend. The combined Classic Fighters and Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre Trusts said the risks involved with attempting to run the event were too Want to read more? It's easy.
FNZ calls in PR cavalry as staff dispute escalates

1 week ago | nbr.co.nz | Tim Hunter

FNZ calls in PR cavalry as staff dispute escalates Employee shareholders at the fund administration firm say the value of their holdings has been destroyed by 'oppressive' capital raising terms. The London offices of PR firm Teneo. Fund administration company FNZ Group has called in global PR firm Teneo to help with its communications as employee shareholders complain the value of their stock has been significantly damaged by capital raises they say were “oppressive”.
Interislander cops formal warning from ComCom

1 week ago | nbr.co.nz | Brent Melville

Interislander cops formal warning from ComCom Cook Strait ferry service rapped over the knuckles for 2023 failings and refusal to pay compensation to affected passengers, but says it will get its house in order. Interislander's Kaitaki ferry. The Interislander has acknowledged failings that have led to breaches of the Fair Trading Act and has changed its policy on passenger refunds and compensation.
Conflicts of interest keep hanging around

1 week ago | nbr.co.nz | Tim Hunter

Hang around this earth long enough and the sense of déjà vu becomes familiar. French writer Alphonse Karr apparently experienced the same thing getting on for a couple of centuries ago. Plus ça change, he sighed, plus c’est la même chose. The prompt for this latest sense of ennui is that good Want to read more? It's easy.
NBR Lister Kurt Gibbons dragged into Bayleys Queenstown spat

1 week ago | nbr.co.nz | Brent Melville

Law Realtor alleged to have reneged on a $600,000 referral fee generated through a $30 million property sale at Five Mile.
Star shares resume trading on ASX after near death experience

1 week ago | nbr.co.nz | Lachlan Colquhoun

Star shares resume trading on ASX after near death experience The company will emerge with new majority shareholders, with Bally's Corporation from the US in the driver's seat. Revenues at the flagship Sydney property have halved over the last decade.
Mortgage wars: BNZ wins skirmish, drops 18-month rate to 4.95%

1 week ago | nbr.co.nz | Brent Melville

ANZ Bank came out of the blocks on Tuesday with cuts to its short-term rates, carving 40 basis points off its six-month 'special' rate to 5.49%, and putting all of its one-to-two-year annual fixed rates at 4.99%. Kiwibank essentially mirrored that move by taking 20bp off its one-year fixed rate. On Want to read more? It's easy.