Horticulture AI start-up Hectre raises $12m, sees $1b valuation within five years
“As a New Zealander, I have seen how growers and producers seem to work the hardest and get…
AI casualty: Once high-flying Soul Machines in receivership, KPMG looks for buyer
“The receivers intend to progress with the existing sales process and seek to find a buyer for the…
KC appointed to investigate FMA chairman Craig Stobo after concerns raised with commerce minister
However, reporting by the NBR in December suggested his conduct around a mid-2025 trip to Estonia may have…
BNZ Theatre Hamilton aims to put Waikato ‘back on the map’ of big events
“So bringing Hamilton back onto the map with … big shows like the Royal New Zealand Ballet, a…
Mayor Tania Tapsell tops spending as Rotorua councillors election costs revealed
Smaller donations of $2000 were received from electricity company Unison, the Prince’s Gate Hotel and a personal donor,…
Australian doctor who raised alarm on Erin Patterson closes practice
Patterson was later convicted of three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder, and sentenced to…
Northland’s Cape Brett track change sparks drowning concerns
“Walkers are being funnelled into conditions that can involve deep water, strong currents and limited escape routes. “This…
Christchurch’s Mars Bioimaging raises $15m to take its portable colour X-ray machine to market
“It’s faster, easier and more accessible.” Mars’ scanner has a 12cm bore for a hand or wrist scan…
Auckland crash family fundraiser launched amid social media alcohol claims
One of the photos posted to Facebook. Police say alcohol played no part in the crash. Photo /…
Mickey Rourke distances himself from fundraiser to stop his eviction
The assistant to Rourke’s manager Kimberly Hines, Liya-Joelle Jones, is listed as the creator of the GoFundMe, writing…
Kiwi baritone Chris Bruerton on quitting the King’s Singers and coming home
“I remember someone coming up after the concert and wanting my autograph. But then they were starting to…
Home loan shake-up as major banks hike long-term rates, trim six-month fixes
ASB has also lowered its six-month home loan rate by 20bps to 4.65%, which it says is “market-leading”.…