AI investment: How regulation could determine who captures the profits
The reason regulation matters is becoming increasingly clear. Artificial intelligence is evolving from software that answers questions into…
Synlait focuses on its South Island roots after string of losses
Synlait is in the midst of changing its balance date to December 31 to align with its majority…
Methanex closure fuels debate over LNG terminal: Greens say argument is ‘wafer-thin’
The Government said the new $1 billion import facility to be built in Taranaki could open as early…
Electric motorbike maker FTN Motion grows after move to Hamilton
He said shortly after the launch of the new XR model, with a maximum speed of 85km/h, FTN…
Skellerup posts strong 2026 result, overcoming tariffs and sourcing challenges
Skellerup reported a net profit of $67.7m when including the post-tax non-recurring gain of $3.5m. Normalised net profit…
Constellation Brands NZ assets sold for $28.3m, revenue falls 11% as asset sale figure revealed
The business reported a net loss of $31.5m for the period, an improvement on the $42.6m loss the…
US demand for apple industry robotics driving change at Hawke’s Bay manufacturer
“The American market’s about seven times the size of New Zealand for apples only. Washington’s the Hawke’s Bay…
Bremworth takeover scrapped as key investors oppose Godfrey Hirst deal
Bremworth said it was continuing discussions over extending the scheme implementation agreement after the delays in obtaining regulatory…
Griffin’s Biscuits owner hit by $59m loss from goodwill, brand impairments
It’s the second year in a row the business has reported an impairment to its brands, with a…
I Run a Business Abroad. It’s Cheaper to Scale It Living Outside the US.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ryan Garrido, the owner of Dropshipping High Ticket, a…
Essano global strategy: Vitality backs US TikTok and Amazon beauty push
Vitality Brands director of Essano, Matt Slattery, said while the brand once had a limited presence in the…
Iran conflict hits plastic supply chains as NZ manufacturers face 20-30% price spike
Speaking as part of her Iran update today, Finance Minister Nicola Willis said that while the Government had…