AI vibe coding startup Supabase, co-founded by Kiwi Paul Copplestone, raises US$500m at US$10b valuation
The rise of native AI coding tools like Claude Code has fueled its growth. And these days it’s…
Bookety Book Books’ Mandy Myles to close online store, pivot to new venture
Mandy Myles founded the online-only, independent bookstore Bookety Book Books in 2020. “But over the last few years,…
Media Insider: The Spinoff founder Duncan Greive’s new digital music venture Lume – backed by big names such as Lorde, Hamish McKenzie and Karl von Randow
Launching in June, it’s a sparkling new app that confronts several major issues in the local music industry:…
Venture Capital Is Concentrating Faster Than Ever. What Happens To Everyone Else?
Capital concentration in the private markets is accelerating. Companies with breakout growth or experienced founders in compelling sectors…
Kutai Guy smoked mussels win third gold at Outstanding Food Producer Awards
For founder Zarn Reichardt and his whānau-led team, the latest awards mark another major milestone in what continues…
Far North iwi unite behind bold plan to expand mussel aquaculture
Kleskovic said this means there is a vital business opportunity to secure a long‑term, iwi‑led presence across the…
These 3 Charts Show How Venture Capital Has Concentrated At The Top In 2026
Q1 2026 marked an all-time quarterly high for venture investment, thanks to the biggest funding deal ever for…
Cyclone Vaianu windsurfer: Coastguard scolds Napier thrillseekers ignoring beach bans
Knowing the weather was forecast to deteriorate further in the hour or two after, Harvey made the call…
VC Eclipse has a new $1.3B fund to back — and build — ‘physical AI’ startups
It takes just a skim of Eclipse’s recent investments to see where this venture firm’s interests lie —…
Society Insider: NZ entrepreneur Charlotte Devereux rebuilding confidence with new venture; Auckland FC and Blues’ sporting dynasties
After a summer spent exploring some of New Zealand’s best wellness retreats, she is getting ready to launch…
Nasa Artemis 2 launch: Four astronauts set for historic Moon flyby
If the mission proceeds as planned, the astronauts will set a record by venturing further from Earth than…
It’s not your imagination: AI seed startups are commanding higher valuations
Pete Martin remembers raising a $5 million seed round at a $25 million post-money valuation for his AI-powered…