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Revealed: NZ's spy agency investigated RNZ journalist's work
A former subeditor says RNZ 'created a dangerous environment of hysteria'; RNZ responds.
Market close: NZ stocks weather two earnings downgrades to end firm
New Zealand stocks ended strongly, despite earnings downgrades and offshore trends.
Air New Zealand expects to bank $20 million of unused credits
Air New Zealand said it expected to make $20m from “credit breakage”.
Icon replacing China Construction: $300m Seascape tower to be finished
Developer Shundi Customs announced a new builder for 56-level Auckland apartment project.
FTC presses Zuckerberg to admit he bought Instagram to ‘neutralise’ it
The Meta CEO struggled to defend in federal court the company’s billion-dollar purchase.
Project Auckland
‘Smart thinking’: How data-driven signs improved Auckland transit
63% of commuters changed travel habits due to smart city initiative.
$8m creative hub to boost Henderson’s creative industry
More than 200 players joined the discussion on boosting Henderson's creative sector.
Dawn Freshwater: How University of Auckland drives NZ’s innovation ecosystem
The Newmarket Innovation Precinct hosts 40 companies and numerous researchers.
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On The Up: GFC to Graham Norton – How NZ winemaker went global
Invivo Wines wants to double NZ wine sales in the US, despite tariffs.
Trump’s tariff turmoil: Everything investors need to know
We dig into the impacts on stocks, bonds, rates and the hedge fund basis trade.
The grid-scale solar farm installing 1600 panels per day
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Du Val downfall: From champagne, private jets to receivership and $250m debt
Now Du Val investors and creditors want their money.
The Lion roars: How a cluster of breweries came to be owned by a Japanese conglomerate
Doug Myers was instrumental in transforming Lion Breweries into an international company.
Tall Timber: NZ’s biggest 20 forestry companies
Who are the companies behind New Zealand's third biggest export trade?
Business Opinion
Matthew Hooton: Cool heads needed as Trump disaster unfolds
OPINION: No one knows where Trump’s lunacy will lead – the priority is not making it worse
Richard Prebble: Prime Minister is missing the mark on trade leadership
OPINION: Luxon wants to take the fight global but he needs to focus on the home front.
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Personal Finance
Card spending falls by 0.8% in March, Stats NZ data reveal
Spending on durables, fuel and hospitality were all down.
Nadine Higgins: Deposit rates tumbling – where do I put my savings now?
OPINION: Term deposit rates have fallen from 6% last year to about 4.3% now.
Property
Lord of the Rings mansion sells for almost $4m after finding ‘precious’ buyer
South Wairarapa estate appeared in Sir Peter Jackson's fantasy trilogy.
Tenants offered price drops, rebates and grocery vouchers as landlords get desperate
One real estate agency has been forced to cover its clients’ rent.
Mortgage rates: Bigger cuts to come, but experts torpedo hopes of 3% fix
Short-term rates could drop to 4.5% over next six to 12 months.
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Small Business: Southern charm with the Crafty Weka Bar
David and Claire have been in business together since they were 20.
Cafe forced to find new name for popular 'Cinna-buns' after cease-and-desist
Hill House Cafe is in desperate need of a new name for its cinnamon buns.
‘Trapped’: Business owner bribed Immigration NZ employees, exploited migrants
Migrants weren't told they were working illegally until after they arrived from Samoa.
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.
Borrow-against-your-provisional-tax firm Taxi wins law change, reveals numbers
The small business-focused start-up bags its first two corporate clients.
Technology
'Laggards' overtake 'pacesetters': NZ firms' AI readiness slips
Many NZ firms see marginal gains from AI despite heavy investment.
Katy Perry faces backlash after Blue Origin all-female space mission
Emily Ratajkowski criticised the mission as 'beyond parody' on TikTok.
Many public servants using AI off their own bat, but few trained - experts raise red flags
A DIY free-for-all. Government says more training and an advisory panel are on the way.
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What submitters say about Anna Mowbray, Ali Williams' helipad application
All 1397 public submissions are out: 91% or 1277 opposed, 108 supporting, 12 are neutral.
Power prices to increase ahead of winter – what you need to know
With winter coming, electricity price rises will add more strain for struggling Kiwis.
Grape growers take steps to minimise carbon footprint
The report looked at soil, water, waste, climate change, plant protection and people.
New streamlined bag check service for Sydney; Most punctual airlines and airports named
Global airfares have dropped - here's why.
'Laggards' overtake 'pacesetters': NZ firms' AI readiness slips
Many NZ firms see marginal gains from AI despite heavy investment.
Trump says ball in China’s court on tariffs
Trump has slapped new tariffs on friend and foe since returning to the presidency.
Gloomy forecast: ANZ sees OCR falling to 2.5% as recovery falters
GDP growth will be weaker as confidence weakens, ANZ economists say.
Labour tight-lipped as Te Pāti Māori wants Māori to receive Super at 55-58
Te Pāti Māori's policy could cost nearly $4 billion.
Dry weather lowers Mercury NZ's earnings forecast by $60m
Mercury's earnings will be affected by dry weather this financial year.
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.
Air NZ expects at least $50m less in compensation for engine troubles
Air NZ highlights Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce engine dramas.
Inside Economics: Measuring tariff turmoil uncertainty... plus inflation risks
Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news
Prices rise 1.6% in latest GDT auction
Prices rose 1.6% in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction overnight.
Ballance proposal may cut 62 jobs at Mount Maunganui plant
The proposal would eliminate 68 roles and create six new ones.
China orders airlines not to take any more Boeing deliveries
Trump accuses Beijing of reneging on a deal with US aviation giant.
Inside Xero co-founder’s four-year battle to build $50m golf course
Hamish Edwards can finally build his dream golf course in Ōhau after a four-year delay.
Richard Prebble: Prime Minister is missing the mark on trade leadership
OPINION: Luxon wants to take the fight global but he needs to focus on the home front.
'Personal reasons': Director resigns from media company NZME's board
The resignation comes 48 days before a crucial annual shareholders meeting.
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Kiwi bank that starred in World's Fastest Indian fetches $650K at auction
Heritage building had key role in hit film starring Oscar-winner Sir Anthony Hopkins.
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More kiwi homeowners turning to solar
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Ngāi Tahu brings iwi values to industrial development
Poised to deliver its third major industrial development to the market.