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NZ’s high school robot stars struggle to make world champs after funding denied
The previous backers have pulled out.

Opinion: How Trump’s tariffs highlight NZ’s need to build local capacity
OPINION: Is it time to revisit the idea of ‘import replacement’?

‘Historic global economic event’: Willis reassures Kiwis amid Trump tariff turmoil
The Dow heads down, Hong Kong collapses, trillions are wiped off markets.

Property Insider: Fletcher’s $15m ‘mistake’, debate on granny flat law relaxation
What do people in the sector say about Fletcher Building closing its $15m plant?

‘Dream does not become reality’: Steve Evans on Clever Core failure
'Thanks to all who believed in it like me, worked in it, and supported it.'

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

$42m debt owed by major cherry grower in liquidation
Across the three registered companies, the business owes roughly $42 million.

Tesla halts Cybertruck sales as panels fall off ‘indestructible’ pickup
Cold weather may worsen the panel detachment issue for Cybertrucks.

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

Opinion: New tariffs threaten to shrink US economy by 3% a year
New tariffs add up to 25% on goods from US neighbours and 10% on China.

‘Manufacturing shortfall’ forces school lunch supplier to outsource 40% of meals
This week's menu includes two 'flexi meals' for most regions.

Mauro Barsi: What happens when staff poach company clients
OPINION: It pays to obtain legal advice on complex restraint-of-trade issues.

The risks of Trump tariffs encapsulated in a car key
A small widely-used device can have a complex, multi-country manufacturing process.

Recession over, but outlook subdued, business survey shows
The ANZ Business Outlook survey paints a mixed picture of the recovery.

MP to meet ministry over 230 job losses at Kinleith Mill
The mill will cease all paper production before July 2025.

‘Stupendous amount’: $7.3b cost halts refinery reopening talks
Instead of a new refinery, Shane Jones is pushing for a Marsden Point energy precinct.

Steel & Tube buys Perry Metal Protection for $43.5m
Steel demand is at the lowest levels since the 1990s.

We must pick a side in AI arms race, Kiwi entrepreneur says
Drones, rockets, aircraft and ships can all be made in NZ, but will they get support?

‘Market turned down more quickly ... deeply’: Fletcher CEO on climbing losses
New CEO steps in as losses climb further: what next for the giant Australasian business?

Labour may ask gentailers to reinvest dividends in new generation
It says the suggested move by the partly Government-owned companies could reduce prices.

The untold story of NZ’s only aircraft manufacturer
NZAero's 70-year story of war, survival & exports.