Tell me who in the Western World is less ambitious at raising capital than NZ? – Simon Bridges
We probably can’t even think about comparing ourselves with America, where the artificial intelligence (AI) boom makes the…
Christchurch firm develops new type of solar battery, installs it for big Australian customer
Three markets, one untapped ArcActive founder Stuart McKenzie says there are three markets for batteries used to store…
Winston Peters warns bottom-trawling review could cost jobs
He described the policy as “desperate”, though he said he would look at the details. “We’d like to…
Commercial fish discard reviews extended as Jones bill remains ‘marooned’
“So the recreational activists can claim credit for the extension of the reviews and the continued discharge of…
NZ Diving skipper seeks compensation after six-year Maritime NZ case dismissed
The victim was still affected by the accident and suffering “ongoing physical consequences”, Judge Evangelos Thomas wrote in…
Departing Wairoa board director reveals reason for flurry of resignations
Walker said in August that buying Zeffer was a deliberate step in E Tipu’s apple strategy. “This acquisition…
Chateau Tongariro: Iwi prefer demolition over new commercial lease, briefing says
Newstalk ZB obtained the document after an Official Information Act request to DoC. “We recommend continuing to investigate…
Election 2026 is shaping up to be bad for business – Roger Partridge
The Greens would take 120 supermarkets into public ownership for $2.8 billion and let councils lease out shops…
Mt Ruapehu’s Tūroa and Whakapapa skifields offer competing spring deals for remaining season
Comparably, a day pass costs $119 for adults or $79 for youth. Those under 10 can continue to…
Bay of Plenty wild kiwifruit: 12,506 vines destroyed
“They can also be hosts for pests that impact the industry.” Wild kiwifruit is classified as a “progressive…
Ngāi Tahu posts $84m surplus as diversified investments weather recession
In 2016, Ngāi Tahu had $1.5b in assets, but by 2022, it had grown that to $2.28b, although…
Women of the All Blacks: The journey to becoming rugby’s most diverse team
Megan Compain, who had a stint with the All Blacks between 2010-2020 as sponsorship and commercial manager before…