Lodestone Energy hits $75m minimum capital raise for its NZ sharemarket listing
“The initial public offer [IPO] represents an important development for New Zealand’s capital markets, being the country’s first…
On The Up: Havelock North pair aim to raise $5000 for men’s mental health charities with road trip
Starting in Kaikōura, they made it to Hawke’s Bay, travelling through Picton and Wellington thanks to a free…
Merck leads $13m raise for Christchurch start-up Precision Chroma
And that it has received funding from the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (Barda), a US Government…
Firmus IPO faces uncertainty as offer price cut and float may be pulled – Stock Takes
The Firmus website says its mission is to build the most energy-efficient AI infrastructure. “Our AI Factory platform,…
On The Up: Northland mother Rahema Hook graduates with law degree to help Māori navigate justice system
Hook (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungungu, Ngāi Tūhoe) grew up surrounded by academics and whānau who had attended…
Weak NZ dollar, high oil prices pile on pressure as RBNZ’s OCR call nears
While it’s bad news for those planning an overseas trip and importers, a lower kiwi can help the…
Lodestone Energy NZX listing set for October 22 at $2.25 a share
The IPO opens on September 29 and closes on October 14. The last major listing of any size…
Prostate cancer: Rotorua widow organises Blue Walk to raise funds for charity
The impact on families was felt long after someone died from prostate cancer, she said. “Families are left…
Eating 100 grams more ultra-processed food daily may raise heart risk by 14%: Study
A new study has found that every additional 100 grams of ultra-processed food consumed per day was associated…
Health New Zealand’s AI scribe partner Heidi raises capital at $1.54 billion valuation
Dr Thomas Kelly – who traded life as a vascular surgeon to co-found Heidi in 2019 – told…
Former cop Haydn Korach launches Behind the Uniform to raise PTSD awareness
“For me, PTSD was something that soldiers got,” he said. “People that have been shot at, they get…
First Home Loan: Why National’s $300,000 income cap could push up house prices – Nadine Higgins
Chris Bishop, Housing Minister and National’s housing spokesman, acknowledged this back in 2024 when the Government abolished the…