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UK, Australia and others worse off under Trump’s new tariffs

New York Times: Many important US trading partners are facing higher duties.

Opened today: First stage of new 46ha $230m Whenuapai project

The estate is near the fast-expanding Westgate in the city's northwest outskirts.

Industrial landlord lifts profit, hikes dividend guidance after strong half-year

Net profit jumped to $46.9m on $73.5m revenue in the half-year to December 31.

'Radio resurgence': NZME posts $62.3m operating ebitda, 'cautiously optimistic' about 2026

Herald, Newstalk ZB and OneRoof owner says advertising revenues up 3% in first quarter.

Mercury lifts profit and dividend as strong hydro boosts $537m earnings

Net profit rebounded to $20m from a $67m loss during 2024's price spike.

'Imaginary income' lands family $4000 Working for Families bill

Tax expert Terry Baucher says the abatement threshold is now below minimum wage.

Why childcare costs could be set to rise

Two parents on average wages with two kids in daycare lose over a third of pay.

Mercury steady on guidance, red meat boosts PPGF Wrightson, NZME posts 15% earnings lift

Interim results for four companies and a full year for NZME show broad uplift apart from construction sector in first half. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

Global talent war: Air traffic controllers in demand as shortages bite

An aviation group says traffic controller, pilot and engineer shortages are all a problem.

Mighty Ape revenue falls 25% as fourth boss in three years takes charge

Grant Henry has come from EB Games to head up Mighty Ape.

Are pay rises back on the table for Kiwis this year?

Employers expect economic outlook will weigh positively on salaries.

Property boss eyes 2027 sharemarket float and possible tilt at Parliament

Williams Corp's managing director builds a polarising online brand as IPO looms.

Retail spending sees solid rise in December quarter

Spending increased in 12 of 16 regions across the country.

Auckland woman illegally providing loans threatened to expose struggling borrowers

Clients were charged interest of up to 15% per week.

Chorus confirms guidance for record dividend as it returns to first-half profit

Bumper profit payout in the works - in sharp constrast to its old stablemate.

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare lifts profit guidance on hospital demand

The respiratory products maker lifted net profit guidance to a range of $450m to $470m.