Liam Dann is joined by Ganesh Nana, Berl Chief Economist, for this episode of the Economy Hub.

For the first time in history Australia and the United Kingdom will be linked by a regular, non-stop commercial passenger service when Qantas flight QF9 takes off from Perth this Sunday.

Mike's Minute: 'Thuggish behaviour threatens Air NZ'

TECT trustees have withdrawn a controversial proposal to end the distribution of the TECT cheque and put all the money into community projects after failing to win enough support for the plan.

Fonterra Chief executive Theo Spierings, post Interim Results press conference and the announcement of his departure.

NZ Herald aviation writer Grant Bradley reviews the Singapore Airlines Suites while flying for Auckland to Singapore. / Dean Purcell

World-renowned urban strategist Timothy Swanson explains why the construction industry must embrace pre-fabricated homes to solve the housing crisis.

Frances Anderson speaks to The New Zealand Herald about the pillow she has created to reduce snoring.

Garage Project does a beer tasting session in the Singapore Airlines first class suite while flying from Auckland to Singapore.

The founder and CEO of Dilmah tea reveal the secret behind the company’s success and how a post-colonial dream became a family-owned tea power house.

Vodafone's tech incubator programme returns for its third year with the aim of helping tech start-ups achieve global success.

Ivan Tan from Changi Airport in Singapore talking about the airports new terminal. / Video from Dean Purcell

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New Jetstar CEO Gareth Evans discusses his first few months at the company. / Video by Doug Sherring

Zephyr Airworks has today unveiled the world’s first self-piloted electric air taxi, supported by Christchurch and the Canterbury region. / Supplied by Zephyr Airworks

An architect says people will be able to build prefab granny flats in their backyards, that they could then rent out. Source: Newstalk ZB

The Murphy family bought the St Mary’s Rd house for 400 pounds in 1900.

The a2 Milk Company / Video by Derek Watts

The central interceptor being built by Watercare. / Watercare

Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway talks about modern day slavery in NZ. / Doug Sherring

The CEO of Rainbow's End, Karen Crabb, discusses the future of the theme park.

Les Mills plans to build the world's biggest studio of this kind in Auckland. Source: Les Mills

Hawaiian Airlines Chief Executive, Peter Ingram, talking about decision to buy 10 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.

The latest QV house price figures show nationwide property values are increasing, while growth in Auckland and Christchurch are trending down.

Steve Braunias reports from the happiest place in Auckland right now – Krispy Kreme. Credit: Jason Oxenham

Rod Drury is stepping down next month after nearly 12 years at the helm.

The AA has launched a new tradie callout service which will send home help to fix burst pipes, blocked toilets or electrical failures at any hour of the day.

Nike Ad: Nothing beats a Londoner. / Nike

The Ted Manson Foundation is building three big housing projects in Auckland. / Jason Oxenham