US plans $20 billion critical mineral ‘vault’ to blunt reliance on China
The stockpile is expected to include both rare earths and critical minerals as well as other strategically important…
Media Insider: Nine acquires QMS for almost $1 billion – what now for QMS sister company MediaWorks and its NZ radio stations?
In Sky’s case, its executive and board were burnt by angry investors who rejected a bid to buy…
‘Extraordinary’ trove of ancient species found in China quarry
Han described “wonderful experiences when we realised that those animals were right there on the rock”. “Many fossils…
ACC to focus on getting claimants rehabilitated quicker, to avoid $26 billion deficit by 2030
Central to the ACC’s strategy is the return to claimants being allocated individual case managers, so they have…
Allies tepid on Trump ‘peace board’ with $1.7b permanent member fee
“It raises major questions, particularly regarding respect for the principles and structure of the United Nations, which under…
Trump bought US$1m in Netflix, Warner Bros bonds after merger announcement
“Neither President Trump nor any member of his family has any ability to direct, influence or provide input…
Parts of road surface on $1.25 billion Transmission Gully highway melt in summer sun
“When there are higher temperatures and slow traffic, there is always a risk of bitumen sticking to tyres…
The Business of the All Blacks – Beauden Barrett and the $124 billion American business giant that helped pull New Zealand Rugby out of a jam
The fewer than 30 in attendance heard directly from Barrett, Anton Lienert-Brown, and Quinn Tupaea about the significance…
Avatar: Fire and Ash: Third film in James Cameron’s series passes US$1 billion mark worldwide
Coming in third at US$14.9m was Lionsgate’s The Housemaid, a film version of Freida McFadden’s best-selling novel about…
Invercargill’s Richardson Group: From sawmilling to $2 billion empire
Nestled at the point where the Southern Alps give way to wide farmland and the land ends in…
Controversial pension deduction law saves Government half a billion dollars each year
Figures provided to the Herald show the amount of money coming in from overseas pensions – and being…
High electricity prices have cost New Zealand over $5 billion, Government advised
The Kinleith Mill closure earlier this year was linked to high electricity prices. Pictured are the team at…