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Rebrand puts founder on path to build Extraordinary legacy
2+ hour, 42+ min ago (84+ words) Formerly Health Now, Steven Zinsli's startup is about to close a fresh $2 million capital raise after changing its name 18 months ago. WATCH: Extraordinary CEO Steven Zinsli speaks with NBR. At about age 12, Steven Zinsli had already decided that he didn't…...
Private capital investment dragged down $1b by fewer big deals
5+ hour, 18+ min ago (47+ words) National Business Review Valuation expectations a key challenge for 2026. Private capital investment and divestment activity dropped 32% to $2. 5 billion in 2025 from $3. 76b the prior year, dragged down by the value of top-end deals....
AFT Pharmaceuticals appoints CFO
11+ hour, 8+ min ago (239+ words) Stuart Houliston joins the company from Sanford, as the chief financial officer, on June 15. AFT Pharmaceuticals, New Zealand's largest domestic pharmaceuticals company, has advised that Stuart Houliston will commence as the chief financial officer on June 15, 2026. As advised in March,…...
Clock ticking for Iran, Trump warns; Xi and Putin to meet
14+ hour, 34+ min ago (558+ words) And Sir David and Victoria Beckham become billionaires in latest UK Rich List. Russian President Vladimir Putin will be in Beijing this week. M'rena and welcome to your Monday summary of world business and political news. First up, G7 finance ministers…...
Budget restraint, the immigration debate, climate change
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (74+ words) National Business Review ANALYSIS: The Government is cutting its operating spending allowance in this month's Budget. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has made it clear that this month's Budget will not be an election year give-away. Instead, in his pre-Budget speech…...
Quick Takes of the Week to May 15
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (21+ words) National Business Review In case you missed it: News bites for the week....
Diesel price up near 100% as Iran war bites manufacturers
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (91+ words) National Business Review The cracks are starting to show as businesses feel the cost pressure of the conflict. In the two months since February, petrol has increased 33. 6% and diesel 94. 9% in value. New Zealand manufacturers are reporting a sharp bite from…...
Grocery giant Coles faces massive fine for misleading discounts
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (83+ words) National Business Review It is a big win for regulators, and a judgment against Woolworths on similar charges is expected later this year. Coles made profits of A$1. 1b in 2025. ASX-listed supermarket giant Coles is facing one of the biggest financial…...
Airport roundup: Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (76+ words) National Business Review New domestic jet pier at Auckland, playground for Christchurch, taxiway in Queenstown. The new domestic jet pier will be connected to the international terminal. The aircraft parking area known as the "tennis courts" is now closed to…...
Hopes high for exports of first new fish species in decades
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (100+ words) National Business Review Earth Sciences NZ will decide next month whether to seek external investment for a new commercial haku farm. Haku (kingfish) being processed for export and local markets at Fish to Fish in Whangarei. Most fish tales either…...