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Consumer spending and commercial activity has continued to drop.

The Commerce Commission last month approved Transpower's near $400-million interim proposal to strengthen the national electricity grid.

Fonterra is making big inroads into the fast-growing protein-enriched food and beverage industry in Europe and North America, says the dairy cooperative.

The operations of a third of large businesses were disrupted by a cyberattack in the past year, according to research released by Kordia.

The recent reporting season has been mostly disappointing with a few bright spots to lift the market.

The Commerce Commission has approved Transpower's near $400-million proposal to strengthen the national electricity grid.

Goodman Property Trust is looking to build large data centres in Auckland with the support of global investors, as part of an ambitious plan for growth.

Property investor and development firm Goodman will internalise its management as a first step to the establishment of a large property fund.

Air NZ had called for a review of the airport's redevelopment costs, saying its regulated charges would make flying unaffordable for some.

However the bank says 2024 will be challenging for the government and the risk of higher interest rates can't be ruled out.

The warning comes ahead of what was expected to be large increases in regulated lines charges set by the Commerce Commission.

Businesses will need to be increasingly mindful of a wave of changes that could land them in hot water with regulators, shareholders, customers, employees and the courts.

Fletcher Building's board should consider breaking up the company into more manageable parts, the association says.

The expectations for how corporate revenues have been tracking are "likely the lowest they've been" since the global financial crisis.

Companies listed on the New Zealand stock market are expected to be part of this year's renewed merger and acquisition activity, following 2023's patchy activity.

A quarter of shoppers are willing to pay more for sustainable products - but say misleading information makes it difficult to know what they are buying.

Migration is boosting spending and forecast to brighten the economic prospects for the main centres, led by Auckland.

The association says it found technical errors in the commissions report, which reinforce its concerns.

Business and consumer credit defaults are up as tough economic conditions make it more difficult.

Reserve Bank will need to be more active in next few years to keep inflation in check.

Global financial services firm JP Morgan Asset Management and Craigs Investment Partners have formed a strategic partnership.

National energy prices rose in December and are expected to remain high as hydro-lake inflows have dropped, causing pricier thermal generation to be fired-up.

The government is being urged to focus on improving its communications and relationships with existing and potential trade partners rather than chasing after new free trade agreements which will take…

Speciality dairy company A2 Milk has ramped up pressure on its supplier Synlait Milk.

The Climate Venture Capital Fund is finding plenty of investment opportunities on both sides of the Tasman, with nearly $2.5 million invested in its first full year of operations.