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$187 million reasons Dunedin should stop making cruise ships unwelcome

The numbers that should end the argument Cruise tourism is not a marginal contributor to Dunedin's economy. It is one of...

By B2B News | 02 May 2026 | 4 min read
Breathtaking aerial view of Wellington, New Zealand at sunset showcasing the city and waterfront.

The hardest thing to inherit is the judgement that built it

One sentence is all the market got When Sir Bob Jones died in May 2025, aged 85, the public response from...

By B2B News | 02 May 2026 | 4 min read
Explore the modern skyline of Auckland with its iconic waterfront view featuring skyscrapers and a tranquil harbor.

Is Auckland’s City Deal a foundation or a filing cabinet?

The deal that isn't quite a deal yet New Zealand's first City and Regional Deal was signed on 10 April 2026...

By B2B News | 02 May 2026 | 5 min read
meta hit hardest in big tech ai spending fears

Meta hit hardest in Big Tech AI spending fears

Investors are growing uneasy about the massive AI investments pouring out of America's leading technology firms. On Wednesday, Meta felt...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 01 May 2026 | 3 min read
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91% approval rate masks 2,000 employers stripped of accreditation status

The numbers employers have been waiting for For the first time since the post-Covid immigration chaos began, the data tells a...

By B2B News | 01 May 2026 | 5 min read
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Can your board name a single tier-two supplier? Soon it must

The bill will pass The Modern Slavery Bill passed its first reading on 30 April 2026 with every party except ACT...

By B2B News | 01 May 2026 | 5 min read
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Six people set your mortgage rate. Now you can see how they voted.

The old secrecy was indefensible The Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee has six members. Their decisions on the Official Cash Rate...

By B2B News | 01 May 2026 | 4 min read
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SolarZero failed its customers, then every regulator failed them too

The gap nobody closed When SolarZero was placed into liquidation in December 2024, it left behind approximately 160 redundant staff, thousands...

By B2B News | 01 May 2026 | 5 min read
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Cheaper borrowing arrives just as the builders who needed it disappear

The numbers are no longer deniable New Zealand recorded 286 company liquidations in March 2026, making it the worst March for...

By B2B News | 01 May 2026 | 4 min read
A serene suburban street covered in snow, featuring houses and trees on a winter day.

Values rose for three months straight then fell both times this happened before

The same trick, three years running New Zealand's median dwelling value edged up 0.1% in April to $809,101, marking the third...

By B2B News | 01 May 2026 | 4 min read
Sleek modern building in Auckland, New Zealand, showcasing contemporary architectural design.

Simplicity turned your KiwiSaver into a 297-apartment landlord operation

Retirement savings are building rental towers Te Reiputa opened its doors on May 1 in Mt Wellington, Auckland, and it is...

By B2B News | 01 May 2026 | 4 min read
A close-up of a hand holding a document with a 'Past Due' stamp, highlighting financial urgency.

95,000 borrowers are stuck in arrears rate cuts cannot reach

The divergence nobody is talking about The latest Centrix Credit Indicator report, released today, delivers a reassuring top line. Consumer arrears...

By B2B News | 01 May 2026 | 3 min read
brent crude tops $126 after iran war reports

Brent crude tops $126 after Iran war reports

Crude oil prices have surged to their highest point since 2022 after reports emerged that U.S. military leaders are preparing...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 01 May 2026 | 2 min read
israel's economy surges despite iran conflict

Israel’s economy surges despite Iran conflict

Israel's stock markets are surging even as Middle East conflicts intensify, highlighting the nation's economic resilience. The Tel Aviv 35 index...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 01 May 2026 | 2 min read
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Gym chain faces court over claims of misleading membership pricing

City Fitness has faced court claims accusing it of misleading customers about its membership pricing. The Commerce Commission said the advertised...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 01 May 2026 | 2 min read
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Nelson Mayor slams Air NZ regional flight cuts as “disappointing news”

Nelson Mayor Nick Smith has described Air New Zealand’s decision to further reduce some regional flights as “disappointing news.” Earlier this...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 01 May 2026 | 2 min read
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