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Substack’s great, big, messy political experiment

NY Times: Newsletter start-up betting on political content. But profits remain elusive.

Chris Quin announcing Foodstuffs will appeal ComCom merger decision

Foodstuffs says it will appeal the Commerce Commission's decision to decline its application to merge Foodstuffs North Island and Foodstuffs South Island.

Napier Port says earnings rebound will continue in 2025

The port bounces back after Cyclone Gabrielle sabotaged its post-Covid recovery.

Do couples really need a four-bedroom house?

Many people live in houses bigger than they need, report says.

Watercare’s new map shows Auckland connection constraints

Some people without existing consent won’t get a wastewater connection for years.

Landlord paid only $4k after 'intentional and careless' damage

The owner of a 'significantly broken' property is fighting to get money from tenants.

Kazakhstan to check safety of TikTok-famous fruit

Online fruit frenzy: Reports of allergic reactions spark investigation.

The first Kiwi-made aircraft to go supersonic

Dawn Aerospace's Mk II Aurora becomes the first Kiwi designed made aircraft to break the sound barrier. Video / Dawn Aerospace

Roblox bolsters child safety measures after abuse reports

Popular gaming platform allows users to play, create, and share virtual experiences.

Maga Inc: How Trump’s allies hope to gain from ‘anti-woke’ resurgence

Financial Times: Companies in the ‘parallel economy’ celebrated Trump's victory.

Couple at loggerheads with Radius over Waikato retirement village unit

'It’s a shambles. It’s been going on for about eight years' Brian Peat says.

'High-pressure sales pitches': Zuru's Anna Mowbray critical of David Goggins event

The event is described as a series of aggressive sales pitches.

'Mortgage prisoners': First-home buyers' debt burden gets heavier

The average first-home mortgage has increased from about $300,000 to over $550,000.

ANZ predicts faster economic recovery

While the outlook for activity is improved, the economy will continue to be challenging.

One Kiwisaver scheme returns more than 100% in a year

Morningstar's most recent survey of KiwiSaver shows the highest-performing fund.

Air New Zealand puts London flights back on the radar

The airline sold its last slots at Heathrow in 2020.

Bayly appointed lead anti-scam minister, reveals big meet-up

The minister reveals a three-pronged push and is eyeing Aussie mega-fines.

Ernie Newman: Why NZ's banks resist open banking - a call for change

OPINION: Calls for stricter deadlines to boost competition and benefit consumers.