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Sea change: Offshore wind power within a decade?
CEO of wind power generator enthusiastic about the potential.

Bay of Islands abuzz ahead of record cruise ship season
Bay of Islands to benefit from record cruise ship season.

Shelly Bay fire: Local pub helps out cafe closed for months
Cafe owners' faces lit up at the chance to open after being closed for months.

Take what they need: Why this humble Tauranga op-shop doesn't price its items
”There’s good things there for them, regardless of how much of a donation they give."

The cyclone turned a golf course into a sand trap - its members have resown it by hand
Nine of the Napier club’s 18 holes are now playable, a huge achievement given the damage.

'It's a dream job': The man immersed in virtual reality
"Anyone can do it if you’ve got a good idea."

Northland Environmental Awards see Far North shine
Far North people and projects win big at Northland Environmental Awards.

New CCTV upgrade welcomed but larger police presence needed
Business owners and community leaders want to see more police on the beat alongside CCTV.

'Pissed off' bar owner who sacked bouncer during Covid isolation forced to cough up $18k
The employer first said the job was abandoned, before making the bouncer redundant.

Sasha Borissenko: Duty lawyer pay rise - a win or slap in the face?
Criminal Bar Association treasurer says lawyers have been left to fend for themselves.

Disappearing women: Why we’re still losing women from leadership
CEO on the challenges of getting to the top.

‘Had a gutsful’: Business quits city's main street after 30 years
Others are thinking of doing the same thing as project comes under fire.

It feels beautiful to own a business
Suncare is the best anti-ageing thing you can do for your skin.

Top stocks: Sharesies reveals where Kiwis are putting their money
A Sharesies study shows we're making bigger market bets.

The Chronicle Q&A: Andy Henshaw
Henshaw said having a pint with friends was essential to its enjoyment.

Rocket Lab CEO says Māhia is launching more rockets than Europe amid ambitious target
Rocket Lab is eyeing a big milestone involving its Hawke's Bay launch facility.

‘Part of my legacy’: Theresa Gattung spotlights $32b gender investment gap
New report that fights for female founders is about capitalism, not gender.

Trelise Cooper not for sale, but ‘investment options’ were considered
International media speculation said that the company was on the hunt for a buyer.

Ram-raid hotspot: Northland in top five regions for insurance claims
Commercial insurance claims for theft-related offences soar.

Travellers flock to Ohakune for school holidays
The late notice of Mt Ruapehu's ski fields opening left some businesses out in the cold

NZ’s top companies ranked by diversity: 'You can’t just magic up female CEOs'
Changing demographics will pose a number of challenges to businesses.

Oritain raises $91m, open to cannabis push
Dunedin-founded origin-verification firm has added Sir John Key to its board.

The Premium Debate: Visa changes have turned 'the clock back 70 years'
The topic of visa changes prompted debate among subscribers.

Pōkeno Whisky recruits New Zealand's only traditional cooper
Mike Tawse, from Scotland, has brought the ancient art of coopering to Pōkeno.

Ruapehu skifields enjoy steady start to the season
Skiing set to return to the Central North Island after years of disruptions.

Kiwis spend estimated $8b online with overseas companies
Companies are competing head-on every day with foreign firms selling online into NZ'.

Whanganui bookshop with around 60,000 books for sale
Included in the store's collection were first-edition publications of Winnie the Pooh.

Vector’s $1.75b meter sale: Its plan for the windfall - and three alternatives
Will Aucklanders be in for a bigger dividend?