National Business Review
March 2025
RBNZ to review controversial capital requirements for banks
Auckland Airport drops prices after ComCom says ‘too high’
Myanmar quake toll rises; Trump 'pissed off' at Putin
With fast-moving technological shifts, growing geopolitical complexity, and intensifying competition across regions, the board believes the company is best served by leadership with deep industrial experience, deep knowledge of our group, and a proven ability to execute in challenging environments,
The events … were indeed very, very violent in Kharkiv, seeing really the brunt of this war in many ways throughout the course of the last several months,
If Russia and I are unable to make a deal on stopping the bloodshed in Ukraine, and if I think it was Russia’s fault — which it might not be — but if I think it was Russia’s fault, I am going to put secondary tariffs on oil, on all oil coming out of Russia,
With temperatures rising and the monsoon season approaching in just weeks, there is an urgent need to stabilise affected communities before secondary crises emerge,
Ukraine’s military said that servicemen were undergoing treatment in this medical centre at the time of the attack and they’re accusing Russia of carrying out a war crime, of violating norms of international humanitarian law in what they described as a deliberate and targeted shelling of this medical facility,
Consumers tip toe around economic uncertainty
Last week, the Westpac-McDermott Miller survey dropped eight points to 89.2
Australia set for May 3 general election
A hung Parliament is a possibility, meaning the major parties would rely on independent support to form government
‘Bad for business’ tariffs cause auto panic; Aus election date
The accident happened about one kilometre off the coast of Hurghada
We will defend our workers, we will defend our companies, we will defend our country, and we will defend it together,
Ngāti Pāhauwera top performer in iwi investment report
Ngāti Pāhauwera might seem an unlikely ‘top performer’ for TDB Advisory’s annual Iwi Investment Report — which reviews the 2024 financial year for 10 of New Zealand’s iwi
Yemen group chat texts released; Palestinians march against Hamas
His initial story, which was published on Monday, withheld some of the texts because it contained information that could be used to harm the American military
The Atlantic has conceded: these were NOT war plans,
Our children have been killed. Our houses have been destroyed,
The accused persons stopped their motorcycle on the way to the village and started grabbing her breasts,
The Atlantic has conceded: these were NOT ‘war plans.’ This entire story was another hoax written by a Trump hater who is well-known for his sensationalist spin,
The Atlantic has conceded: these were NOT ‘war plans.’ This entire story was another hoax written by a Trump-hater who is well-known for his sensationalist spin,
Finding political consensus on RMA reform
Ukraine, Russia agree to Black Sea truce; BYD sales hits $100b
First up, the BBC reports that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a ceasefire in the Black Sea
Of course, after the Oscar, they have come to attack us more,
BYD has become an industry leader in every sector from batteries, electronics to new energy vehicles, breaking the dominance of foreign brands and reshaping the new landscape of the global market,
Aussie budget springs surprise tax cuts in time for election
Australian treasurer Jim Chalmers last night brought down the Budget he never wanted, but ironically it may have just improved the governing Labor Party’s chances of winning an election which may be announced as soon as Friday
RMA reforms are a miss, on aggregate
Employment confidence drops to pandemic 2020 levels
Israel plans major ground offensive; Tesla shares turn positive
Govt: RMA reform legislation to standardise rules and cut costs
Govt: RMA reform legislation to standardise rules and cut costs
‘Classic PR tactic’: E tū responds to Grenon’s open letter
Suppliers return to Synlait as outlook improves
Announcing its results for the six months to January, Synlait reported a net profit for the half of $4.8
Russia downplays rapid ceasefire; Carney calls April election
First up, Russia downplayed expectations of a fast resolution in Ukraine because ceasefire talks were just beginning
We are facing the most significant crisis of our lifetimes because of President Trump’s unjustified trade actions and his threats to our sovereignty,
We are determined to properly understand what happened and what lessons need to be learned,
We are only at the beginning of this path,
I’m asking Canadians for a strong, positive mandate to deal with President [Donald] Trump and to build a new Canadian economy that works for everyone because I know we need change, big change, positive change,
If inflation dynamics do not ensure achieving the inflation target, the Bank of Russia will consider raising the key rate,
Grenon hits back at union’s criticism of his NZME plans
Diplomacy in India and the US, local government, and the recovery
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon arrives back in New Zealand today after what was a successful trip to India
Bank of England holds amid global uncertainty; EU delays tariffs
Australia remains steadfast in its support, and supports all meaningful progress towards a just and enduring peace for Ukraine,
Uncertainty around the outlook has increased,
New Zealand economy exits deep recession with 0.7% expansion
Fonterra farmers in line for record payouts
Fonterra’s dairy farmers are in clover as the co-op this morning announced a record interim dividend as its milk price forecast closed in on $10 a kg of milk solids, also a record
Israel launches Gaza ground attack; Fed holds
Israel, in justifying the attack, has accused the militant group of “repeatedly” refusing to release hostages and rejecting offers from mediators
Uncertainty around the outlook has increased,
Much of the discussion was based on the call made yesterday with President Putin in order to align both Russia and Ukraine in terms of their requests and needs,