Tom Raynel
Multimedia Business Reporter
Tom Raynel is a Multimedia Business Reporter for the New Zealand Herald. He joined the Herald in 2024.
Tom is early in his journalism career. After finishing his political science studies at the University of Waikato, he worked at TechDay, where he covered new technology products, interviews and financial results for various sectors. He then provided freelance work to BusinessDesk, where he covered financial results, markets, court and liquidations. You can contact Tom at tom.raynel@nzme.co.nz
Check out Tom’s latest content
Another major bank cuts mortgage and deposit rates in NZ
But it isn't matching other banks which are offering 4.89% over 18 months.
On The Up: Former Olympic swimmer dives into business with waste venture
PortaSkip provides mobile skip bins for easy rubbish removal in Hawke’s Bay.
NZ manufacturers record strongest quarter in seven years
The only sector to report a decline in revenue was clothing, footwear and accessories.
Market close: Property companies help boost NZ sharemarket
Ryman Healthcare, Argosy Property and Goodman all recorded share price rises.
Supermarket crackdown: Grocery code shake-up gets mixed reaction from industry players
One says it'll bring transparency while another questions if it has the right balance.
The Kiwi entrepreneur transforming period care with Uber's support
Last year’s winner, Suraya O’Brien, scaled her business with a prize of almost $54,000.
International tourism hits $12.2b, still 14% below pre-Covid levels
Visitor numbers to NZ rose 4.3% to 3.32 million, which is 86% of pre-pandemic levels.
On The Up: How a family-owned Kiwi firm quietly conquered the cleaning market
Barry Robertson, founder of Quantum Pacific, shared his father still works on the floor.
On The Up: Small Business - Giftbox Boutique’s journey from garage start-up to pandemic success
Katie Gray talks to Tom Raynel about her small business Giftbox Boutique.
'Pretty special': Sistema founder's surprise at receiving knighthood
Plus: Several other prominent business people have been honoured.
New retailer The Outlet set to open next week
The Outlet opens on June 3 online and in store, offering off-price retail.
Craft beer firesale: ASB recovers funds, but other creditors face $1.4m loss
Deep Creek liquidators investigate debtor balances amid big shortfall for creditors.
Consumer confidence drops in May, five-year-ahead economic outlook measure plummets
Consumer confidence fell five points in May to 92.9, says ANZ-Roy Morgan survey.
2 Cheap Cars profit drops 47% amid economic downturn
Revenue fell by 6% as the business faced pressure from several market factors.
Market close: NZ sharemarket falls as major Ebos Group shareholder sells stake
Sybos Holdings sold about 27 million shares in Ebos Group at $35.50 a share.
‘Retail is detail’: New Warehouse CEO shares his vision
Mark Stirton aims to enhance store merchandising and customer experience.
Market close: NZ sharemarket drops 1.75% as Fisher & Paykel forecast weighs on market
Results from Fisher & Paykel Healthcare and Infratil dragged the market down.
NZ's largest cannabis firms propose merger amid industry challenges
Three major NZ cannabis firms plan to merge into Helius Health by June.
Warehouse Group appoints new CEO, chair Dame Joan Withers cites year-long interview
The Warehouse Group hires from within after comprehensive search for new CEO.
Small Business: Service with a smooch at Purrs & Beans
Faith-Ashleigh Wong and Shane O'Higgins talk to Tom Raynel about cats and coffee.
Regional revival as retail activity rises 0.8% across the March quarter
Almost all industries had their activity rise, although hardware did decline.
KiwiSaver changes 'a burden' for small businesses and self-employed
Wonky Box's Angus Simms says KiwiSaver changes will affect cashflow.
Market close: NZ sharemarket down as My Food Bag sees green shoots
The NZ sharemarket fell slightly with no apparent impact from Budget announcements.
Market close: Napier Port on the up as NZ sharemarket rises
The port revealed a special dividend after upgrading its forecast.
On The Up: Crimson Education co-founder to teach entrepreneurship at University of Auckland
The course focuses on entrepreneurship and high-growth ventures.
Small Business: Salt, surf and saving the ocean with Gypsea Sol
Danica Burghout talks to Tom Raynel about her surf products business Gypsea Sol.
NZ fishing rod pioneer returns with innovative tech for new venture
Lanza Rods are handcrafted, using solid carbon fibre for strength and lightness.
Market close: NZ sharemarket up as Sanford rides the wave
The New Zealand sharemarket rose today, with key shares including Fonterra increasing.
Briscoes reveals plans for 'mini metro' stores
Plus Rebel Sport will unveil its new flagship store design in Panmure this year.
Gin, lavender, and life for a Lotto executive
Jason Delamore on bringing new meaning to 'work-life' balance.
Market close: NZ sharemarket down as retail spending stalls in new data
Shares in Kathmandu owner KMD Brands fell on back of lower April apparel spending.
Retail spending flat in April as Kiwis keep wallets closed
Hospitality spending was slightly up by 0.2%, adding $2.1 million.
On the Up: Multimillion-dollar glow worm expansion set for Rotorua's Redwoods
The cave will house over 5000 native glow worms in a unique eco-dome.
DB Breweries profit falls as alcohol demand drops, costs rise
But the company remains focused on reducing its carbon footprint.
On The Up: Small Business - Ageing spirits in days, not decades, with Reactory
Mark Eltom talks to Tom Raynel about his business Reactory and its unique tech.
Market close: NZ sharemarket rises as gentailers make gains
The NZ sharemarket rose strongly today as gentailers made gains across the board.
Uber adds new ride option for Kiwis in Asia-Pacific first
Uber Big Boot launches today in 11 New Zealand cities, offering 500L boot space.
Tourism industry leaders push to get more Chinese visitors to NZ
That market has still only returned to around 60% of pre-Covid levels.
Market close: NZ sharemarket drops while The Warehouse finds encouragement
The NZ sharemarket had a slight gain today as the Red Sheds reported sales growth.
Inside NZ Post’s $250m facility transforming parcel delivery
It's been worked on for several years and can process over 500k parcels at peak capacity.
North Island tourism alliance formed to boost international visits
Fifteen North Island tourism groups have formed an alliance to attract key markets.
Almost 40% of retail crime not being reported to police
Retail NZ members reported more than 140,000 crime incidents in 2023-2024.
On The Up: Small Business - Wheelie good branding with The Cartery
Charlene White talks to Tom Raynel about her event-management business, The Cartery.
On The Up: Pandey business starts new hotel brand with $8m refurbishments
The four new Edit Hotels & Resorts are located in Auckland, Picton and Hanmer Springs.
Paddock to Pantry to triple range with new warehouse, second store
The online supermarket is pitching itself as a real alternative to the big players.
Former FMA chief Rob Everett to chair Simplicity
Rob Everett was the former chief executive of the Financial Markets Authority (FMA).
Market close: NZ sharemarket drops 1% as global markets remain 'messy'
Analyst Greg Smith said that the global markets continue to remain messy.
Market close: NZ sharemarket up as Trump eases tariff stance
Pacific Edge shares fell 23.68% after Cxbladder lost US Medicare coverage.
Small Business: How Otto is gamifying savings to encourage financial habits
Tomas van Ammers talks to Tom Raynel about his saving start-up, Otto.
Expansion on the menu for Wendy’s New Zealand’s new US owner
Greg Flynn is the CEO of Flynn Group, one of the largest franchise operators globally.
Market close: NZ sharemarket up but Pacific Edge waits for coverage confirmation
The NZ sharemarket had risen 0.51% after trading today.
Ngāti Kahungunu buys Carterton retail properties from local family
The iwi's purchase follows a $115 million Treaty settlement in 2021.
Woolworths Te Atatū closing today, half the 55 staff to relocate
Staff will give treats to customers and have a catered dinner to mark the closure.
$5m expansion planned for NZ's historic Tuakau Hotel
The hotel has been in the Tuakau community for 150 years.
How Air NZ navigated crises to finally unveil Dreamliner retrofit
Air NZ's 787 retrofits cost $35m each at S.T. Engineering in Singapore.
Hansells director on what drove his company into receivership
Hansells has entered receivership after failing to meet a $1 million loan repayment.
On The Up: Duo turning harakeke waste into carbon-fibre alternative
Ben and William started the project while at university, turning into a global opportunity
On The Up: How Caresies found a gap in the childcare market
Mark Hudson talks to Tom Raynel about his small business Caresies, a nanny hiring service.
Red alert: What will it take to turn around The Warehouse?
Analysts describe the challenges ahead for NZ's largest retailer.
Market close: NZ sharemarket rises despite a down day on Wall Street
An update from Tourism Holdings and quarterly inflation figures have driven movement.
Former Heartland Bank accountant sentenced for insider trading offences
The former accountant was sentenced to six months' home detention.
'No lessening of competition': Woolworths' acquisition gets green light
It follows Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s similar decision on April 9.
Tourism Holdings to be ‘significantly under’ full-year profit projections
Tourism Holdings expects 2025 profit to be well below $45.2 million forecast.
BNZ fixed loan rate falls to 4.95% as major banks trim mortgage rates
Special rates are being offered under 5% after the OCR dropped 25 basis points.
Food prices jump 3.5% in March
Grocery prices increased 0.9%, with chocolate and yoghurt leading the rise.
Card spending falls by 0.8% in March, Stats NZ data reveal
Spending on durables, fuel and hospitality were all down.
Small Business: Southern charm with the Crafty Weka Bar
David and Claire have been in business together since they were 20.
Costco partners with DoorDash for home delivery, no membership needed
Both existing Costco members and non-members will be able to order via DoorDash.
Hart family business tips Hansells Masterton into receivership
Hansells Masterton is a contract manufacturer which also owns the Horley’s brand.
'Absolutely immiserating': Thousands of Woolworths workers could see pay cut under restructure, union claims
The company says the changes will improve its customers' shopping experience.
Uber Eats NZ launches green packaging guide for restaurants
It features a unique traffic light system which will rank partners on their packaging.
'Tariff wars miss the point': Zuru co-founder Nick Mowbray criticises US tariff plan
Zuru has factories in China, which is in line for a US tariff of 104%.
‘Super exciting’: Accor eyes growth with NZ convention centre boost
He manages Accor’s core hotels in 48 countries, including 1300 hotels.
On The Up: He sold pine cones at 7 - now entrepreneur eyes $1b turnover
Sam Bridgewater co-founded The Pure Food Co.
Small Business: Reigniting the need for breakfast with Fuller
Dane Fuller talks to Tom Raynel about his small business, Fuller Overnight Oats.
Kiwi business buys local arm of boat-share service Skipperi from Finnish parent
The boat-share service was acquired for an undisclosed figure.
Auckland scaffolding company director sentenced to home detention for $558k tax fraud
The woman was ordered to pay reparations of $13,000, albeit at $50 per week.
The Body Shop NZ owes $12 million, mall landlords among creditors
$147k was owed to employees, but all were paid during administration.
Failed buy-now-pay-later operator Laybuy relaunches under new owner
Laybuy went into receivership last year.
Small Business: Hammer time with Nailed it Nutrition
Jack Carrick talks to Tom Raynel about his supplement business Nailed It Nutrition.