Fletcher Building turns losses to profits, no dividend reinstatement yet
The business had moved at pace to improve and the strategic reset last year was now starting to…
Datacom boss on how to beat surging AI costs, questions about local control
“But substantial value can still remain in the local economy. “The Government has a view as to where…
US refiners see billions in profits from global fuel crunch
War and refinery attacks keep global fuel supplies under pressure. Photo / Getty Images Valero’s second-quarter net income…
South Korea confronts ‘growth without jobs’ as chip profits surge
Economy Lee Jae Myung’s administration planning permanent fund to share gains from AI boom South Korean President Lee…
Pietra Brettkelly explores uncharted waters in new film Crocodile
Brettkelly is getting a kick out of it, too. “It was like the buzz of great documentary work,”…
Auckland florist Thi Van jailed for laundering $7m linked to Vietnamese cannabis ring
“On any assessment, this was money laundering on a large scale,” the judge said, describing the case as…
Inside New Zealand’s booming burger market: Who’s winning the takeaway race?
But who are the main players in the industry and what does the future of the burger business…
Fieldays 2026: AI harvester tech could cut waste and boost blueberry yields
Hocking believed there had to be a more efficient way to ensure harvesters collected more ripe blueberries and…
South Korea floats using AI profits for ‘people’s dividend’
Technology President’s policy chief suggests redistributive measure to ease AI-driven inequality The administration of South Korean President Lee…
Emirates’ annual profits rise despite Middle East war disruption
Flights to and from Dubai’s main airport, the world’s busiest international hub, have been curtailed since Iran’s retaliatory…
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…
A Tale of Two Economies: Greek Banks Thrive While Workers Struggle
The 2025 fiscal year was exceptionally profitable for Greece’s systemic banks, with combined net earnings surpassing €4.6 billion.…