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How local businesses believe they can outshine big brands like Freedom
Local businesses say they still have something special to offer customers.
New Zealand in a seller’s market as business sales rise
It's the first time the market has been seller-driven since ABC's reporting began in 2020.
'No one thinks this is a good idea': Bream Bay residents oppose sand mining
DoC warns the sand mining near reserves could harm marine life and endangered seabirds.
Napier widow finds community support through local initiative
Traffic management business pays staff to help community during downtime.
Soft skills key: Expert predicts job market trends for 2025
Soft skills are increasingly in demand as artificial intelligence takes over hard skills.
'Coffers lighter than usual': Newmarket Business Association boss Mark Knoff-Thomas
Newmarket Business Association CEO Mark Knoff-Thomas takes part in our Summer Questions.
Recession nothing to fear, according to new Northland business owners
You have to be crazy to start a business in a recession, right?
Business mentor’s journey from sports-loving teen to industry leader
Kiri McRae's journey from class disruptor to logistics pro inspires as a business mentor.
Delivering change: Online shopping reshapes Northland's retail scene
Some shops were quiet up until the week before Christmas but online orders are strong.
NZ GM of Kennards Hire on the equipment hire industry and post-recession outlook
NZ GM of Kennards Hire on the equipment hire industry and post-recession outlook Video / NZ Herald
Inside Air NZ’s newest plane
The Beta Technologies battery-powered plane will operate trial flights in NZ in 2025. It will then operate cargo flights. Video / Dean Purcell / BETA Technologies
Hallenstein Glasson’s early FY25 trading up, but NZ retail still challenging
Hallenstein Glasson shared its first results for FY25, and Australia is performing well.
Housing development plans confirmed for old Wellington church site
A previous development fell through because of rising costs.
Yealands Estate Winery founder dies aged 76
Peter Yealands has died at 76 leaving a lasting legacy in wine.
SolarZero NZ staff protest treatment from US investors in Auckland CBD
Staff from SolarZero, owned by US private equity giant BlackRock have been dealt a crushing blow after the company's shock liquidation. Video / NZ Herald
Turning niche to neat with property styling Refined Spaces
Katie Kettle was once a Navy chief now she transforms homes by refining and rearranging.
Cyclone heroes celebrated at Hawke's Bay Forestry Awards
'Forestry people opened roads, towed gear through flooded rivers.'
The Kiwi landscaping business sold to a Japanese billionaire investor
Scott Humphreys started the company with a wheelbarrow and a station wagon.
The largest and fastest-growing NZ tech firms
TIN (Technology Investment Network) MD Greg Shanahan on his annual survey of our tech exporters - and the Trump challenges ahead.
Former National Party leader building Bridges in the Pacific
Simon Bridges is building the chamber and its Pasifika links.
Nicole Rebstock's journey: from law to shoe designer with three NZ stores
All it took was a gut feeling for Nicole Rebstock to know she had to pursue her dream.
Springs Flat roundabout could enable new supermarket, shopping centre and houses
A new supermarket and shopping centre will be enabled by the proposed SH1 roundabout.
Trump fallout: Can Northland expect influx of US citizens?
'They still need us': the Northland Federated Farmers president is calm about tariffs.
Warehouse Group slows its sales decline but pressure still on
CEO positive but analyst says: 'It’s going to be another tough year.'
Cautious optimism as Briscoe Group’s result steady ahead of Black Friday
Rod Duke praises 'outstanding' achievement and says Briscoes has a point of difference.
Awards honour outstanding achievements of Northland businesses and individuals
Northland Waste has been recognised for its people-focused growth in this year's awards.