Airbnb announces Ahmad Al-Dahle as Chief Technology Officer
Airbnb Co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky shared the following email with employees around the globe today: Hey team,…
Liquidations hit 15-year high as 2025 proves brutal for struggling firms
“You combine that with the ongoing rising costs for insurance, rates, rent and food over the last few…
Ryman Healthcare one of many companies snagged by $237m holiday pay problem
The work of that team, and the wider inspectorate, resulted in more than $237m in remediation payments being…
Digital marketing manager awarded $48,000 after ERA finds role axed unfairly
The Employment Relations Authority said in its recently released decision that there were gaps in information over how…
See all of Ikea’s New Zealand forestry land – 42,000ha and counting
Like all foreign purchases of large blocks of land, Ingka’s purchases require government approval. Public records published by…
Year in Review: NZ company Woolchemy wins global award for eco-friendly hygiene breakthrough
The award recognises the company’s development of neweFibre, the world‘s first hygiene-grade wool. Founded by Derelee Potroz-Smith and…
Tesla loses EV crown to China’s BYD in 2025 as sales slip
The pullback comes after the elimination of a US$7500 ($13,000) tax credit in the US at the end…
ManageMyHealth breach: Company says security flaws fixed after data hack
Affected users would be contacted in the coming days, it said, “following confirmation of forensics and liaison with…
Turners boss Grant Baker on buying Dorchester, the 42 Below deal and his love of Ferraris
In November the company reported a record first-half net profit of $21.9 million, achieved despite subdued consumer sentiment.…
MTV to shut down UK music channels at end of 2025
After over 40 years on TV, multiple MTV music channels will shut down this week in the UK.…
Auckland Steam ’N Dry office worker sacked after 15 days awarded $30,000
On August 16, after 15 days of work, Stephens emailed Mortimer a letter that stated it “did not…
Thinking of starting a business? Key advice from small company founders
Anya and Frank Walkington, founders of Shamarra Alpacas, lived in the Caribbean and Auckland before settling down in…