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Scott Humphrey opens up on Humphreys Landscaping
Scott Humphrey, founder of Humphreys Landscaping, talks about the business, his customers and its new foreign owners. Video / NZ Herald

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.

'It was a rollercoaster': Couple recognised for 30 years of business success
Clare and Tony Davies-Colley have led key Northland businesses and Whangārei developments.

'Really sad': Migrants dismayed as expelled Green MP's husband starts new bike business
Christian Hoff-Nielsen has opened a new bike business.

19 leaders on how to make a workplace more productive (and what day to never call a meeting)
‘If you have a person taking notes you’re behind the eight ball.’

Newmarket clothing shop owner charged with making intimate visual recordings
The married man has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges today.

'Part therapy': Business resilience celebrated
More than 80 local businesses in Taupō entered the 2024 Stella Awards.

Eatery at heart of Wellington's political scene opening new venue
The cafe popular with public servants was the scene of a career-ending scandal.

Merino on the slopes: The Kiwi apparel company gone global
After early setbacks, a Kiwi couple have taken their Merino wool sports apparel worldwide.

Three Wellington cafes closing today, more than 20 staff losing their jobs
It's the latest in a string of hospitality and retail closures in the capital.

Business failures surge as insolvencies hit eight-year quarterly high
'The scale of the increase has been significant', says BWA Insolvency's Bryan Williams.

Highway to success: Dannevirke gears up for new business opportunities
Three Dannevirke wāhine host event to prepare businesses for new highway opening.

Business Hub - New SkyCity Entertainment Group chief executive Jason Walbridge
Jason Walbridge stepped into the new role in July. Video / Jason Oxenham

'Transpower owes the people of Northland': Leaders disappointed with company's 'weak' response
Transpower's response lacks explanation on fair compensation for Northland businesses.

'Out of hand' flower growing hobby blossoms into fully fledged business
The farm is on the side of Kakepuku Mountain near Te Awamutu.

Wellington’s derelict Reading Cinema complex for sale
The sale comes after a controversial council deal fell through.

Space operator and iwi deny involvement in lakeside hut evictions
An elderly fisherman wonders if he's been evicted for launchpad purposes.

'Weird vibe': Journalist banned from Napier cafe after overstaying welcome
OPINION: How can a cafe customer be wooed and then shooed?

Owner to fan: Terry Serepisos' rocky Wellington Phoenix journey
Despite bankruptcy, the proud ex-owner praises their remarkable journey to the semifinals.

Kiwi start-up raises $1.7b
Kiwi Alex Kendall’s automated driving start-up Wayve raises $1.7b as Microsoft, Nvidia back his vision. Video / Bill Gates