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03.17.2018
Publisher puts a cat among the pigeons
Publisher puts a cat among the pigeons by National Business Review
03.11.2018
The media’s political PR problem
The media’s political PR problem by National Business Review
06.21.2017
O’Malley abandons Cadbury contract bid – but has a plan B
Fighting words from Jim O'Malley as he abandons his bid for Dunedin's Cadbury factory, proposes new venture. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/o%E2%80%99malley-abandons-cadbury-factory-bid-has-plan-b-ck-p-204405
06.21.2017
Court action back on for Andrew Little
Jason Walls discusses why Lani Hagaman wants her late husband vindicated. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/court-action-back-andrew-little-jw-204350
06.21.2017
Order Paper: lessons from the Barclay boilover
Departing Clutha-Southland MP Todd Barclay leaves quite a few questions behind him as he departs Parliament, says Rob Hosking. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/order-paper-lessons-barclay-boilover
06.21.2017
Disruption to Z from electric vehicles? – not for years
Forsyth Barr's Andrew Harvey-Green sees a slower pace of disruption from electric vehicles. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/electric-vehicles-wont-disrupt-z-or-refinery-until-2040-analyst-jr-p-204407
06.21.2017
NZ dollar spikes as Reserve Bank holds interest rates steady
Rob Hosking says the Reserve Bank had no reason to change the OCR. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/reserve-bank-calls-lower-nz-dollar-it-holds-rate-steady-jr-204419
06.21.2017
Editor's Insight: Qatar connection in Britain's first big GFC banking prosecution
Nevil Gibson backgrounds why former Barclays Bank CEO is being charged with fraud and illegal payments. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/editors-insight-qatar-connection-britains-first-big-gfc-banking-prosecution
06.21.2017
Hawke's Bay winemaker sees silver lining in poor harvest
Rod McDonald says this year's poor grape harvest will still produce some good wines. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/hawkes-bay-winemaker-sees-silver-lining-poor-harvest-ng-p-204389
06.21.2017
Barclay surrenders; agrees to step down at election.
He's gone! NBR's Rob Hosking on Barclay's resignation and why he had to go. Read more ($):https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/barclay-surrenders-agrees-step-down-election-jw-204382
06.21.2017
Briefcase: Nudity, booze and other law school activities
John Bowie on the wild ways of Otago law Professor Mark Henaghan. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/briefcase-nudity-booze-and-other-law-school-activities-law
06.21.2017
Port of Tauranga expects bigger ships but not the biggest
Port of Tauranga CEO Mark Cairns and chairman David Pilkington on expansion. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/port-tauranga-expects-bigger-ships-not-biggest-jr-p-204385
06.20.2017
Todd Barclay affair starting to stink to high heaven
Barclay’s 'apology' was really part 'poor little me' and part 'screw you.' Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/todd-barclay-affair-starting-stink-high-heaven
06.20.2017
Is that free bottle of wine worth it? Corruption survey says no
A recent NZ corruption case highlights what gifts are appropriate and what are not, says Deloitte’s Lorinda Kelly. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/free-bottle-wine-it-corruption-survey-says-no-ns-p-204351
06.20.2017
Editor's Insight: World's drinkers turn from beer to the harder stuff
Nevil Gibson outlines latest consumption trends in the global booze business. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/editors-insight-worlds-drinkers-turn-beer-harder-stuff
06.20.2017
PM admits Todd Barclay told him about secret staff recording
Todd Barclay has become a high maintenance MP for National, and senior heads must be wondering if he’s worth the drama. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/todd-barclay-case-will-fester
06.20.2017
Spark makes Queenstown its first 4.5G town, earns insult from Vodafone
Spark GM of networks Colin Brown on Queenstown's need for speed. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/spark-makes-queenstown-its-first-45g-town-earns-insult-vodafone-ck-p-204334
06.20.2017
SBS Bank says slow down in property market had been expected
SBS chief executive Shaun Drylie says some heat going out of the property market is a good thing . Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/sbs-bank-says-heat-coming-out-property-market-good-lenders-b-p-204338
06.19.2017
Co-founder of virtual reality company 8i wins bout in Employment Court
Campbell Gibson reports on claims by VR company 8i that a co-founder has stolen confidential information. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/8i-co-founder-wins-bout-employment-court-cg-p-204314
06.19.2017
A2 continues to defy all predictions
Jenny Ruth on analysts failing to pick A2 Milk's out-performance. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/a2-continues-defy-all-predictions-jr-p-204312
06.19.2017
Hundreds of US malls closing; Kiwi Property plans Sylvia Park expansion
Kiwi Property's Chris Gudgeon looks at why NZ is unlikely to suffer the same distressing fate as US malls. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/hundreds-us-malls-closing-new-zealand-shoppers-flock-malls-sl-p-204322
06.19.2017
Editor's Insight: F-35 fighter to put wow factor into Paris Air Show
Nevil Gibson previews the world's largest aviation expo and analyses industry trends. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/editors-insight-f-35-fighter-put-wow-factor-paris-air-show
06.19.2017
‘Make Orcon Great Again’ says Vocus boss, as private equity circles
Mark Callander on his comeback plan for Orcon. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/make-orcon-great-again-says-vocus-boss-private-equity-circles-ck-p-204301
06.19.2017
Blockbuster financial performance for cinemas
Screen Association’s Matthew Cheetham says it’s becoming more difficult to fund independent films. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/blockbuster-financial-performance-nzs-cinemas-cg-p-204290
06.19.2017
NZ down the list of free-trade agreement priorities with the US
Trade Minister Todd McClay speaks from Washington about the prospects of an NZ/US FTA. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/nz-down-list-free-trade-agreement-priorities-us-jw-p-204300
06.19.2017
Kiwi Property plans $161m capital raising as Auckland expansion continues
Kiwi Property chief executive Chris Gudgeon on where the $161m of capital funding will go. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/kiwi-property-plans-161m-capital-raising-auckland-expansion-continues-b-204283
06.18.2017
Shoeshine: Messes emerge after high flyer takes wing
Jenny Ruth investigates high flying ceo Andrew McKenzie. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/shoeshine-messes-emerge-after-high-flyer-takes-wing-jr-p-204258
06.18.2017
Beca adapts to the future, while preserving the best of the past
New Beca NZ managing director Darryl-Lee Wendelborn wouldn’t have aspired to the role in "a traditional hierarchical structure." Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/beca-adapts-future-while-preserving-best-past-ng-p-204265
06.18.2017
Dollar signs likely to feature in Reserve Bank's OCR review
Craigs' Mark Lister on the likely Reserve Bank reaction to the rampant kiwi dollar. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/dollar-signs-likely-feature-reserve-banks-ocr-review-jr-p-204272
06.18.2017
Reserve Bank will sit tight this week
Rob Hosking previews the Reserve Bank's likely OCR move this week. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/reserve-bank-will-sit-tight-week-rh-p-204278
06.16.2017
Motoring: BMW confirms 8-Series coupe with a teaser concept
Cameron Officer says BMW Concept 8-Series "looks utterly incredible." Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/motoring-bmw-confirms-8-series-coupe-teaser-concept
06.16.2017
Media Watch: Lowdown on litany of libels
David Cohen suggests Colin Craig's next defamation victim should be himself. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/media-watch-lowdown-litany-libels
06.16.2017
Hidesight: Paedophile wig case curbs state power
Rodney Hide asks, what rights does a prisoner lose? What rights does he keep? Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/hidesight-paedophile-wig-case-curbs-state-power
06.16.2017
Carry on: Budget giants opt for larger models, A380 to get wider wings
Nevil Gibson's travel news roundup highlights the differing aircraft used by the world's two largest budget carriers. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/carry-budget-giants-opt-larger-models-a380-get-wider-wings-ng-p-204164
06.16.2017
Trump's Beltway: President may be investigated over Russia, leading senator shot
FBI may be investigating Trump for obstruction as Sessions testifies, on Trump’s Beltway. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/trump-beltway-president-may-be-investigated-over-russia-leading-senator-shot-ns-p-204241
06.15.2017
Latest poll may have Labour considering the 'Jacinda option'
National's 2017 Budget was the "king-hit" on Labour this year says commentator Bryce Edwards. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/latest-poll-may-have-labour-considering-jacinda-option-ns-p-204223
06.15.2017
Weekly Hit: Peters triumphant on immigration
Labour's immigration policy piggybacks off what Winston Peters' been saying for years, says Matthew Hooton. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/weekly-hit-peters-triumphant-immigration
06.15.2017
Hunter's Corner: Watercare sale supporters show their weakness
Watercare's numbers are frighteningly misleading, notices Tim Hunter. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/hunters-corner-watercare-sale-supporters-show-their-weakness
06.15.2017
Editor’s Insight: The curious case of the killer petunias
Nevil Gibson exposes how harmless flowers have fallen victim to excessive regulation. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/editors-insight-curious-case-killer-petunias
06.15.2017
Women entrepreneurs struggle to get board roles, SKIDs co-owner says
Entrepreneur Dawn Engelbrecht and IoD president Liz Coutts on what skills boards want. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/women-entrepreneurs-struggle-get-board-roles-skids-co-owner-says-fr-p-204204
06.15.2017
FMA seeks $1.6m Warminger penalty
Tim Hunter discusses the proposed penalties on Mark Warminger. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/fma-seeks-16m-warminger-penalty-th-p-204189
06.15.2017
OECD suggests more tax changes, Joyce leaves door open
Steven Joyce discusses the OECD's assessment of the New Zealand economy. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/oecd-suggests-more-tax-changes-joyce-leaves-door-open-jw-p-204193
06.15.2017
Push to allow companies to 'hack back' to cyber attacks is misguided, experts say
“Those in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones, even in response,” Massey University's Andrew Colarik on companies "hacking back." Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/push-allow-companies-hack-back-dangerous-and-misguided-experts-ns-p-204192
06.15.2017
Trump’s media hatred turns digital failure into gold
Former NYT COO James Slezak on dealing with the digital revolution. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/new-york-times-still-groping-its-way-digital-future-jr-p-204181
06.14.2017
Series: How smart meters have changed consumers' power bills
Electric Kiwi chief executive Luke Blincoe says smart meters have boosted competition in the NZ marketplace
06.14.2017
One more hurdle to jump in Fletcher's $1.2b development of Three Kings quarry
Three Kings community advocate Greg McKeown discusses the agreement with Fletcher over the development of its quarry. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/one-more-hurdle-jump-fletchers-12-billion-development-three-kings-quarry-sl-p-204165
06.14.2017
Like Tinder for motorhomes
The homegrown Campable app's developers are eyeing the "surprisingly large" global market for "motorhome park-over properties." Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/tinder-motorhomes-ng-p-204070
06.14.2017
Editor's Insight: Shedding light on Northern Ireland's obscure Democratic Unionists
Nevil Gibson explains the complexities of Northern Irish involvement in the new UK government. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/editors-insight-shedding-light-northern-irelands-obscure-democratic-unionists
06.14.2017
Urgency goes out of Auckland and Waikato housing markets
ASB's Kim Mundy and Westpac's Michael Gordon on falling house prices. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/house-prices-fell-may-especially-auckland-and-waikato-jr-p-204142
06.14.2017
Wellington startup Publons sold in multi-million deal
Publons co-founder Andrew Preston on his Wellington startup's sale to US multinational Clarivate. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/wellington-startup-publons-sold-multi-million-deal-ck-p-204149

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NBR Radio: News/Commentary episodes:

Publisher puts a cat among the pigeons

The media’s political PR problem

O’Malley abandons Cadbury contract bid – but has a plan B

Court action back on for Andrew Little

Order Paper: lessons from the Barclay boilover

Disruption to Z from electric vehicles? – not for years

NZ dollar spikes as Reserve Bank holds interest rates steady

Editor's Insight: Qatar connection in Britain's first big GFC banking prosecution

Hawke's Bay winemaker sees silver lining in poor harvest

Barclay surrenders; agrees to step down at election.

Briefcase: Nudity, booze and other law school activities

Port of Tauranga expects bigger ships but not the biggest

Todd Barclay affair starting to stink to high heaven

Is that free bottle of wine worth it? Corruption survey says no

Editor's Insight: World's drinkers turn from beer to the harder stuff

PM admits Todd Barclay told him about secret staff recording

Spark makes Queenstown its first 4.5G town, earns insult from Vodafone

SBS Bank says slow down in property market had been expected

Co-founder of virtual reality company 8i wins bout in Employment Court

A2 continues to defy all predictions

Hundreds of US malls closing; Kiwi Property plans Sylvia Park expansion

Editor's Insight: F-35 fighter to put wow factor into Paris Air Show

‘Make Orcon Great Again’ says Vocus boss, as private equity circles

Blockbuster financial performance for cinemas

NZ down the list of free-trade agreement priorities with the US

Kiwi Property plans $161m capital raising as Auckland expansion continues

Shoeshine: Messes emerge after high flyer takes wing

Beca adapts to the future, while preserving the best of the past

Dollar signs likely to feature in Reserve Bank's OCR review

Reserve Bank will sit tight this week

Motoring: BMW confirms 8-Series coupe with a teaser concept

Media Watch: Lowdown on litany of libels

Hidesight: Paedophile wig case curbs state power

Carry on: Budget giants opt for larger models, A380 to get wider wings

Trump's Beltway: President may be investigated over Russia, leading senator shot

Latest poll may have Labour considering the 'Jacinda option'

Weekly Hit: Peters triumphant on immigration

Hunter's Corner: Watercare sale supporters show their weakness

Editor’s Insight: The curious case of the killer petunias

Women entrepreneurs struggle to get board roles, SKIDs co-owner says

FMA seeks $1.6m Warminger penalty

OECD suggests more tax changes, Joyce leaves door open

Push to allow companies to 'hack back' to cyber attacks is misguided, experts say

Trump’s media hatred turns digital failure into gold

Series: How smart meters have changed consumers' power bills

One more hurdle to jump in Fletcher's $1.2b development of Three Kings quarry

Like Tinder for motorhomes

Editor's Insight: Shedding light on Northern Ireland's obscure Democratic Unionists

Urgency goes out of Auckland and Waikato housing markets

Wellington startup Publons sold in multi-million deal