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NZ lags behind in bequeathing money for charity
Only half of New Zealand adults have a will, with a small fraction of money being left behind for charity, according to a new report.
Media company NZME reports $16 million full-year net loss
Media company NZME has reported a full year net loss after taking a non-cash writedown of $24 million on its publishing assets, along with a drop in underlying profit.
We might be at a 'sweet spot' for buying a house
The number of New Zealanders expecting house prices to rise has returned to 2020 confidence levels.
Microsoft signs deal with Spark to accelerate its AI services
Microsoft NZ has signed its biggest ever deal yet to enable Spark to accelerate its AI services, with flow-on benefits to the wider business community.
Fletcher Building reports even bigger first-half net loss
New Zealand's largest building company's revenue for the six months ended December was down 7 percent with an underlying profit slightly ahead of market consensus.
'No-one's really safe': Beware heartbreaking Valentine's Day scams
A fraud investigator warns against suitors who want to keep romance a secret.
Govt working to increase supermarket competition - but what else is needed?
Monopoly Watch says it will require more than just government efforts to challenge New Zealand supermarket chains.
Tech sector jobs market remains tight - but expected to bounce back
The tech sector is expected to soon return to a tight labour market, which will quickly absorb a glut of people currently looking for work.
Visa changes 'going back to what worked' - immigration lawyer
Changes to the Active Investor Plus visa requirements are expected to meet pent-up demand from international investors, one group says.
SkyCity blames Fletcher Construction as convention centre delayed
Chief executive Jason Walbridge says delays by the contractor mean SkyCity does not expect to commence its own commissioning and operational activities at the NZICC until the second half of 2025.
Outlook for small businesses encouraging, despite economic uncertainties - MYOB
A nationwide survey of more than 500 SME owners and decision-makers found more work lined up for January to March than they would usually expect.
How secure is New Zealand against quantum computing?
Financial institutions say they are working on the cybersecurity threats posed by quantum computing - including the potential to break common encryption systems which use passwords to protect data and…
Business confidence, economic growth to improve from mid-year - Infometrics
Household spending and the labour market will both pick up - but it's not all rosy, forecaster says.
How IRD is working to protect taxpayer info from quantum computing threats
Work is underway to protect taxpayer information from quantum computing's power to break through commonly used encryption systems.
NZ-listed shares underperformed compared to global markets - economist
New Zealand-listed shares have underperformed compared to many global markets with greater exposure to tech sector gains, though an improving economy could help drive up domestic values.
Y2Q: The threat coming fast that could hit all our devices
Explainer: It's quickly emerging as the world's next 'Y2K moment', with potential to open up devices from door locks to data.
Icehouse Ventures closes largest ever growth fund
More than 600 investors supported the new fund, ranging from angel investors, high net worth individuals, and a number of large institutional investors.
Y2Q: The threats posed by mega-powerful quantum computers
The country's biggest institutions are working on an emerging risk to the security of digital assets and critical infrastructure.
Shipping prices likely to drop, but delivery could take longer
A collaboration between two of the world's largest shipping companies could drive down prices, but goods may take longer to arrive.
Hospitality sector calls for visa changes to attract staff
There aren't enough highly skilled hospitality workers in Aotearoa - and a shake-up is needed, industry players say.
Uncertainty expected to be economic trend for 2025
A new report says Donald Trump's policy agenda will have implications for the world economy, and central banks will tread carefully.
Premium liquor still going down well with consumers
Consumers are drinking less but many more are reaching for the top shelf when they do, says Spirits New Zealand.
Three quarters of businesses concerned about economic uncertainty
More than three quarters of a survey of more than 200 business leaders say economic uncertainty is their primary business concern.
Growth of data centres expected to match that of Sydney
Infratil thinks the centres will attract enough international investment in new renewable energy to power them.
Infratil revises forecast energy demand for data centres in wake of high demand
The infrastructure investor is more than doubling its forecast as demand grows beyond expectations.