This Month
Albanese accused of soft-pedalling on Chinese navy drills
Australian air traffic controllers only learnt of Chinese navy live-firing exercise thanks to a Virgin Australia pilot flying over the Tasman Sea.
China slams Australia for ‘hyping up’ live-fire drills in Tasman Sea
The defence ministry has hit back at Australia’s response to its naval exercises off the east coast, labelling Canberra’s protests as “unreasonable”.
NZ ‘monitoring’ live-fire drills by China in international waters
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said it was unclear where the Chinese naval vessels were headed in international waters and for what purpose.
Transurban looks to NZ, US after $15m interim net loss
The toll road group would consider opportunities with “right partners, right structures” in New Zealand after legal costs ate into interim profits.
Supercheap owner’s shares tumble as first-half profit sinks
The stock fell nearly 14 per cent on Thursday after revealing net profit fell 9 per cent to $130 million – well below market expectations.
Fewer babies: a2 Milk targets China’s growing grey population
The infant formula and fresh milk maker will pay a maiden dividend of 8.5¢ a share after it lifted its sale and earnings outlook for the year.
Chemist Warehouse scores $34b pay day in ASX debut
The founders were on hand as the retailer made its sharemarket debut on Thursday via Sigma, with plans to expand in Australia and globally.
New Zealand ‘blindsided’ by Cook Islands-China deal
New Zealand, along with Australia and the United States, have become increasingly concerned about China’s growing presence in the Pacific region.
New Zealand changes ‘golden visa’ to lure wealthy migrants
The government has come up with two options to encourage high net worth individuals to live and invest in the country.
January
Is it time for investors to pile back into the beaten-up $A?
Citi believes the US dollar is primed for a pullback given Donald Trump’s more measured approach to tariffs. That’s good news for the beaten-up Aussie dollar.
Six leadership and investing lessons from cricket
Lifelong cricket fan and seasoned investment executive John Knox reflects on the impact of the game on his career.
December 2024
ASX slips; Jimmy Carter dies; Gerry Harvey’s property pain
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
Cruises diverted as aid is rushed to quake-struck Vanuatu
At least 14 people were killed and hundreds injured in two earthquakes in the South Pacific nation, and Australian rescue crews and medical teams are being urgently deployed.
Influx of Kiwis, backpackers adds to migration woes
Large numbers of New Zealanders escaping a sluggish economy and backpackers arriving en masse are keeping numbers far higher than government forecasts.
Myer says Black Friday sales were ‘encouraging’ despite tough trading
The retailer’s executive chairwoman Olivia Wirth used her first annual meeting in the job to sell plans for a merger with Premier Investments’ fashion brands.
Woolworths NZ faces criminal charges for allegedly misleading shoppers
The Commerce Commission was not satisfied that “specials really are special”, leading to legal action against the supermarket and its rival Pak’nSave.
Retailers exhale as Black Friday stokes demand
From sneakers to Frank Green water bottles, shoppers opened their wallets for early Christmas deals.
‘Dad has never done a deal like this’: Ben Weiss’ wartime buyout
The son of famed corporate raider Gary Weiss has just pulled off a deal to take an AI company private in Tel Aviv. It nearly didn’t happen.
November 2024
Cash to stay king for essential products
The federal government will also call time on the use of cheques in the Australian economy, limiting their use from 2028.
Coles chairman says cost of living has been ‘politicised’
James Graham told the comapny’s AGM that supermarkets are being targeted unfairly by politicians.