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Market close: NZ sharemarket falls to lowest level in nine months
Fisher and Paykel Healthcare fell nearly 2% on heavy trading.

Spark faces pressure as shares hit 14-year low
A2 Milk soars, Smartpay surges amid takeover bids, NZ stocks dip.

‘Grossly unfair’: Staff at Hatch owner FNZ revolt over capital raise
Some employees say their retirement funds have disappeared due to dilution.
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Crypto news

‘Natural fit’: Kiwi crypto firm snapped up by Australian giant
The merger creates Australasia’s second-largest crypto platform by trading volume.

North Korea steals $2.6b as it pulls off world’s biggest ever heist
Hackers used phishing emails to access Bybit’s cold wallet, Chainalysis reported.

Peter Thiel-backed crypto exchange Bitpanda explores options
A potential IPO or sale could be on the cards.
Stock Takes
Commodities news

Opinion: Are New Zealand’s mining royalties too low?
OPINION: Mining contributes to the economy, but relies on foreign investment.

Why a Canadian gold mining company wants to invest $1b in Waihī
Is its investment dependent on fast-track approval?

Phil Barry of TDB Advisory on it’s most recent financial results.
Advisory business TDB will release its latest report on post-settlement iwi and their most recent financial results. Video \ Jason Dorday
Business news

Opinion: Are New Zealand’s mining royalties too low?
OPINION: Mining contributes to the economy, but relies on foreign investment.

Market close: NZX to take global centre stage following Trump tariff announcement
Reaction to policies will be visible on the NZX as it opens before other exchanges.

What KiwiSaver investors should do after a bad start to 2025 for world markets
The S&P 500 is down by almost 5% while the local NZX50 has dropped 6.4%.
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Sharesies calls for tax tweaks to benefit locals with offshore investments, not just foreigners
Minister is considering changes.

$1b hub’s big payoff: NZ’s convention centre gears for economic impact
In a strong showing of early success, nine events have been announced for 15,500 people.

Market close: Spark lifts off 13-year low as NZX 50 grinds up
NZ market follows lead of the US.

Stock Takes: Is gold a good bet?
Gold has hit a record high this week but is it a good investment?

Market close: US Fed call and NZ GDP figures buoy investors
Channel Infrastructure counters positive GDP bump.

Fonterra’s first-half profit climbs to $729m
Fonterra raises first half profit, dividend, keeps $10/kg milk price forecast

S&P cuts councils' credit ratings - will their borrowing costs rise?
Strength of Local Government Funding Agency counters risks.

‘Natural fit’: Kiwi crypto firm snapped up by Australian giant
The merger creates Australasia’s second-largest crypto platform by trading volume.

Market close: NZ sharemarket falls to lowest level in nine months
Fisher and Paykel Healthcare fell nearly 2% on heavy trading.