Datagrid’s $5 billion Southland ‘AI factory’ still faces three huge hurdles
As of this week, the national grid operator, Transpower, says it’s still in an investigative phase. That’s no…
Fonterra’s high-stakes bet on foodservice growth in China after $4.2b brand sale to Lactalis
The “Anchor Essence” cream offers a fresh option for China’s foodservice operators, including chefs, bakeries, cafes and restaurant…
Tech drags down world stocks, oil dips on supply hopes
“The market likes to take two steps forward, one step back, and that’s the step-back phase.” After falling…
Kiwi founder Jeff Hawke secures $529m for Odyssey AI with backers including Amazon, Icehouse Ventures
Cameron told the Financial Times that Odyssey can capture physics, body language and other elements beyond large language…
World’s largest whale graveyard discovered by Chinese sub
It was known that when whales die and drop to the seafloor, their sunken bodies – called “whale…
Trump builds giant stage at White House for birthday cage fight
Trump himself is a UFC fan who has attended a series of fights, endearing himself to its core…
Media Insider: Magazine publishers take on NZ Post over huge increase in delivery costs, call on Commerce Commission to step in
“The cost of mailing a magazine (depending on weight) has risen from 63 cents in 2014 to $3.68+GST…
Letters: Seascape tower developer will have done huge damage to industry
While New Zealand does require foreign investment to grow, the Government needs to ensure it is managed carefully.…
Why we can’t resist a headline about a man inside a crocodile – Joe Bennett
The shot croc had a rope slung round it and was airlifted to a nearby park for examination.…
Huge bang and smoke at Long Bay Beach after Defence Force detonates flare
A plume of smoke seen rising above Long Bay Beach, Auckland’s North Shore. Photo / Supplied An “item…
BP reports huge $6.4b profit rise in first quarter
The group had announced in mid-April that it expected to benefit from rising oil prices, noting that the…
Six-figure losses: Tairāwhiti tourism hit hard by state highway closures
Across January and February, sections of the Waioweka Gorge were closed for a total of 24 days. Duncan…