Welcome to The Bottom Line.

When money talks… we translate.

We’re an independent news publisher that’s served with a side of attitude. 

You won’t find much of that in our copy though – there’s already enough jargon to unpick in market-land before you get to the core of what it all means for your money. 

Just like you, we’re curious, clever and ambitious.

We know your time and money are precious – ours too! – so we won’t waste them. That’s why we value precision and brevity. 

We’re honest and up-front; when we hold an interest in what we’re covering, we’ll let you know. 

Seeking straight-up investment news and analysis that tells you what’s going on with your money – not how to spend it? 

You've found it at The Bottom Line.

The Bottom Line is a unit of Curious Media, sitting alongside its sister publication Curious News, a wholesale provider of daily market reports on what matters in New Zealand.

The Bottom Line on Dealmakers is available exclusively to your email for a sassy view on what’s echoing in the elevators of Commercial Bay. We get you want to share it and we’re happy for you to do so, but don’t take the piss – we’re one of the small guys!

Paul McBeth is the managing editor of The Bottom Line and Curious News.

He’s seen a few cycles toiling at the coalface of BusinessDesk since the global financial crisis until early 2024. Sadly, the academy has continued to snub his straight-talking news and commentary.