Failing high school was the best thing that could have happened to this Australian millionaire.

Some of New Zealand's biggest companies are lending their muscle to help start-up businesses get off the ground.

More than half a century after he was sent to a Nazi concentration camp, Bob Narev got a surprise payment from Europe.

Hong Kong's richest man is to donate $5 million to the University of Auckland to support entrepreneurship.

Warren Buffett is once again the second-richest person on the planet, and he has President-elect Donald Trump to thank.

With an already impressive resume, My Food Bag co-founder Theresa Gattung is at work on a fresh new venture.

When you consider the way things run in China, corruption starts to look very different.

NZ Herald Focus: This 23-year-old Kiwi is set for life after making herself rich selling an obscure product.

Tim Young is not your average 28-year-old - he has a Master's degree, owns his own home, has launched a company and is now building an app.

The man overseeing the world's first private orbital space launch in northern Hawke's Bay, has received recognition for his work.

Watch: Bird of Prey Bicycles They cut down on carbon emissions and help keep us fit, but bikes are not the safest form of transport, and accidents can cause serious injuries. But a bizarre new design could help to reduce the number of accidents on the roads. The Bird of Prey bike replaces the standard bike seat with a new hip rest, putting the cyclist in a leaning forward position, and preventing them from flipping over the handlebars.

A strange new design for bikes could help to reduce the number of accidents on the roads.

COMMENT: Yet again, the variety and ingenuity of New Zealand business has astounded me.

Financial wunderkind Jamie Beaton has raised $41 million from New York investors, putting the 21-year-old from St Heliers firmly onto the rich list.

A world cup winning All Black, an X-Games medallist and two high-profile entrepreneurs have teamed up for a new business.

Ever wondered if you'd be better off ditching study to become an entrepreneur? These Gold Coast millennials did, and it paid off.

Six winners of the EY Entrepreneur of The Year award have been named from a range of categories.

This company can help humans win the race against artificial intelligence by putting a chip in their heads.

Eighteen New Zealand entrepreneurs have been selected to compete in the EY Entrepreneur of the Year competition.

Scared to lose your job in the future? Hate your boss? Want to make more money?

HRV is on the acquisition trail with a planned roll-up of small companies in the home sector.

COMMENT:We shouldn't forget that big companies are critical players in the innovation game.

Young entrepreneurs from across Auckland have ventured into the 'Dragons Den' this week.

An Australian inventor has combined two of technology's hottest and most controversial trends: selfies and drones.

20-year-old says Sir Richard Branson is an inspiration.

Kiwi entrepreneur Jake Millar plans to use an interview with Sir Richard Branson to drive the global expansion of video education platform Unfiltered.

Fashion app entrepreneur Jessica Wilson always had high aspirations for her business but the speed of her expansion into China has taken her by surprise.

Fashion designer Karen Walker accessorises with a new store for eyewear, jewellery, shoes, bags and fragrances.

WATCH: Jamie Beaton, the Kiwi Harvard student who's on first-name terms with US billionaires, has some tips for you.