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Qatar Airways agrees to buy 25% stake in Virgin Australia

Financial Times: Virgin Australia would return to long-haul flying as part of the deal.

Chinese stocks surge 8.5% in best day since 2008

Financial Times: Investors bet rally which began with Beijing’s stimulus package has legs.

Tairāwhiti forestry decline hits local economy

Gisborne businesses are struggling as the region grapples with a decline in forestry.

‘We couldn’t have done it without AI’ – Kiwi start-up raises $6m

Start-up's customer research software adopted by some of NZ and Australia's biggest firms.

'Nothing to do with us' - Vector hits back at Du Val apartment power failure claims

'Another fridge and freezer full of food to chuck out and replace.' - apartment resident

Middle East conflict could impact NZ exporters

Many of NZ's friends are hostile or indifferent to Iran and its proxies, analyst says.

Signs of optimism for retail sector as business confidence rises - NZIER

Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows interest rate cuts lifting mood.

Boeing 737 safety alert: 40 foreign operators may have risky rudder parts

FAA to conduct simulator tests after urgent safety recommendation on 737s.

Forestry not to blame for Smithfield meatworks closure, industry says

NZ Forest Owners Association says production forestry area has decreased in last 20 years.

Will a clean slate change Synlait's fortunes?

Despite major repairs to its balance sheet, Synlait Milk still faces challenges.

Independent analysis coming on Fonterra's consumer business sale pitch to farmer-owners

Shareholders want to understand the impact on the overall business.

Business confidence continues to rise

ANZ's monthly business Outlook survey shows firms are increasingly upbeat.

Tech Insider: Mark Rocket on Kea Aerospace’s $15m raise, rift with Peter Beck

Plus: New blood at Tuanz, John Chow goes electric.

Southern Cross claims cost soars as Kiwis cash in on health insurance

The cost of claims is up 15% compared to a 9% rise in premiums.

Proposed closure of Timaru meatworks 'pretty foreboding' – minister

'It's a wake-up call, we as a Government have got to take this seriously.'

America’s largest supermarket merger hangs on the fate of its workers

Financial Times: Union’s opposition to $39 billion buyout sparks doubts.

Greenpeace takes Fonterra to task over grass-fed claims

Greenpeace says it plans to sue Fonterra over Anchor's grass-fed claims.

Is there any truth to 'go woke, go broke'?

Despite catchcry, some say being 'woke' may well benefit New Zealand businesses.