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Business confidence rises with a ‘can’t get any worse vibe to it’

"The evidence is mounting that the inflation dragon is on its last legs."

'You won't have a TV station': TVNZ chair defends cuts to the man who appointed him

The RNZ chief and a former minister go head to head over Māori content.

Kiwi exporters struggling with doubled shipping costs

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said global rates have nearly doubled since April.

New home consents fall to levels last seen five years ago

Consents for building new homes were down 24% annually.

Who are New Zealand’s 1%, and how do you get there?

If you want to join the country's wealthiest people, you're best to start early.

Banned director tried running new company while on home detention

Case is first known time a director in this position wasn't in jail or bankrupt, IRD says.

Northport takes its expansion plan to appeal in Environment Court

Independent commissioners had earlier rejected Northport’s expansion bid.

Meta to pay $1.4bn to settle Texas facial recognition complaint

FT: Facebook accused of gathering data from photos, videos without informed consent.

Carpet campaign - $2m to get the word out about wool

'We want this audience to understand that you live your life on carpet.'

Lifeline for an icon: Smith & Caughey's may be saved

Under a new proposal, the retailer would have a smaller presence in Queen St building.

Rocket Lab updates on Mars mission

PLUS: Elon Musk eyes Australia.

Air NZ puts 2030 emissions targets in the 'too hard' basket

Air NZ says it will struggle to meet 2030 science-based carbon intensity reduction target.

What will tax cuts mean for households?

From July 31, new tax thresholds apply, which will reduce most people's income tax bills.

Sharesies trader investigated after claiming kitchen renovation anguish made him flip shares

Normally his trades were modest - but a few big deals caught unwanted attention.

Fisher Funds starts private equity team, hires two from Jarden

Fisher Funds has more than 1000 Kiwi companies in its sights.

PR 'earthquake': Top lobbying firm to close NZ operations

The firm will close tomorrow after 21 years in NZ including its own time in the spotlight.