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Watchdog probes Grenon’s NZME share purchases
The Auckland businessman is wanting an overhaul of NZME’s board.

Watch: ‘It’s an engineering marvel’: $824m highway completion draws closer
'The thing that jumps out is it feels like a highway now.'

The Body Shop NZ owes $12 million, mall landlords among creditors
$147k was owed to employees, but all were paid during administration.

Celebrated Kiwi chef closes Ponsonby eatery
Initially busy and viable, the restaurateur says 'the past few months have been tough'.

Tower shares dominate trading as NZ sharemarket rebounds
The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 12,312.6, up 42.6 points or 0.35%.

Second time lucky: Auckland DJ software firm sells in $175m deal
The Commerce Commission blocked a previous sale to Pioneer DJ.

Not so clever: Fletcher Building’s prefab house-building factory to shut
The $15m factory, which has 35 workers, will close by June 30.

Sky replaces call centre staff with AI, closes three centres in UK
Chatbots will replace the network's 2000 staff amid shifting trends.

‘Do the mahi’: Outgoing business chief’s advice on leadership and job seeking
Hard work pays off, says outgoing Rotorua Business Chamber head.

$1b hub’s big payoff: NZ’s convention centre gears for economic impact
In a strong showing of early success, nine events have been announced for 15,500 people.

The rise of the underground food economy
Hospitality NZ says informal food businesses are being emboldened by social media reach,.

Stock Takes: Is gold a good bet?
Gold has hit a record high this week but is it a good investment?

NZME board battle: What makes a director independent?
What you need to know about NZME's board nomination process.

Takeovers Panel probing NZME board coup attempt
'Doesn't look like they would be acting in concert': A lawyer on NZME moves.

Fogbuster innovator teams up with Air NZ
Pyper Vision founder Emily Blythe and Air New Zealand's chief pilot David Morgan have teamed up on better fog forecasting technology that could save the sector a fortune.

Damian Treanor: How to manage difficult employees effectively
OPINION: Tips for workplace harmony.

‘Grossly unfair’: Staff at Hatch owner FNZ revolt over capital raise
Some employees say their retirement funds have disappeared due to dilution.

School lunch provider collapses owing $600k to IRD
Loss of contracts, Covid and cyclone blamed says the liquidators' report.

Workers 'anxious as hell' as Woolworths proposes major store restructure
One employee told the Herald staff hours could be cut in half and their hourly rate cut.

Trump accuses Ireland of luring companies away from US
US President says he would have threatened 200% tariffs on US companies moving to Ireland.

Cocktail maker Black Pineapple’s catering arm goes into liquidation
Frankie Walker founded Black Pineapple in 2017 after leaving Lion Breweries.