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European carmakers plan dozens of cheaper models to survive ‘EV winter’

Financial Times: Manufacturers must sell more EVs to meet tough new EU carbon targets.

Retail spending stalls in September, down from June quarter

But the prospect of growth is in the air.

Liam Dann: The Government’s biggest challenge - stop this epic brain drain

OPINION: Departing Kiwis represent more than just a loss of consumers and workers.

India’s copycat drugmakers gear up to offer cheaper weight-loss drugs

Financial Times: 'When the generics come in there will be a huge price war.'

Watch: SpaceX successfully catches returning Starship rocket

A breakthrough test flight for Elon Musk's firm.

SpaceX 'catches' megarocket booster after test flight

SpaceX successfully "caught" the first-stage booster of its Starship megarocket Sunday as it returned to the launch pad after a test flight. Video / AFP

Nike tries to get back in the race as sneaker sales gather pace

Financial Times: Athletic footwear thrives as consumers seek wider choice of brands.

Markets with Madison: From the USA

Stay tuned for episodes from the United States about Rocket Lab, Bitcoin and Wall Street.

Tech Insider: Start-up raises $12m for its new way of business banking

PLUS: One NZ gets 'cell tower-in-the-sky' green light, LinkedIn's new take on AI.

Better times ahead? NZ yield curve points to improved outlook

New Zealand's yield curve has continued to steepen after the RBNZ's rate cut this week.

Perpetual Guardian says donations rise sharply despite sluggish economy

Generous and humble: Kiwis among the biggest donors in the world despite nasty economy.

Small-town backdrop frames the bigger picture

Jared Donkin speaks with Tom Raynel about his journey to founding Radlab.

'If someone leaves me something in their will, am I obliged to accept it?'

OPINION: Mary Holm on inheritances, shares for uni students and the red-hot CGT debate.

Jared Donkin talks about inspiration, clients and the team at his company RadLab

Jared Donkin talks about inspiration, clients and the team at his company RadLab. Video / NZ Herald

Market close: NZ stocks end week on positive note

The S&P/NZX 50 Index picked up steam in the afternoon to close higher.

Don't expect Govt intervention in power, says energy minister

Wholesale market participants won't be insulated from risk.

Bishop bows out of fast-track decision involving Winton Land

How ministers managed potential conflicts of interest choosing projects for fast-tracking.

‘Cutting leeks’: Beijing sparks a retail stock trading frenzy

Financial Times: Small investors have already been burnt by wild price swings.