How Auckland’s big construction slump hits the whole economy – Liam Dann
The total building value was $7.2 billion, down 5.9% from the March 2025 quarter. Residential building wasn’t too…
NZ’s luxury tourism boom: High-end travel spend set to double by 2033
In Auckland, five-star and luxury hotels recorded a 3% increase in revenue per available room in the year…
China’s ‘Seven Titans’ tech stocks slump as deflation overpowers AI boom
China tech Tencent, Alibaba and BYD see growth fade from scant domestic demand Much of the growth posted…
AI: Nvidia posts record $136b quarterly revenue on artificial intelligence spending boom
A GPU is a specialised computer chip originally designed to render video game graphics at high speed, but…
Malaysia, Singapore exports surge on AI boom, defying Mideast shock
Trade Electronics shipments to Taiwan, South Korea and US rise in April A container terminal in Singapore. The city-state’s benchmark…
Who owns the AI boom? South Korea begins to ask
Artificial intelligence A presidential adviser’s ‘people’s dividend’ idea exposes anxieties over concentrated wealth An electronic board in the…
Waikato: Hautapu industrial hub gets $100m upgrade to tap Golden Triangle boom
Waipā District Council principal engineer – growth Tony Coutts, left, and Mayor Mike Pettit are confident they’ll get…
Asia’s great disconnect: Markets boom as Iran war fuels cost of living crisis
Markets in Tokyo and Seoul have hit record highs, while in Manila jeepney drivers went on strike last month to protest surging fuel…
Stock Takes: AI boom leaves New Zealand market behind as Wall Street races to record highs
“At the same time, you have a record percentage of US household assets – more than any other…
Eat Your Ice Cream: Dr Ezekiel Emanuel’s guide to balanced wellness and longevity
“You’re going to have to do wellness for decades and decades,” Emanuel says. “You better enjoy what you’re…
Cheap to charge, but will they last? The big question hanging over the EV boom – The Front Page
These kinds of numbers haven’t been seen since the Clean Car Discount/post-lockdown boom seen in 2023. Sellers and…
Rising fuel costs drive Auckland e-bike boom and cycling growth
“The cost of filling a tank now is getting pretty expensive for a lot of people, but to…