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AI and intuitive controls: Could smart glasses be the new smart phone?

Gorilla Technology CEO Paul Spain speaks on Herald NOW about the latest developments in smart glasses. Video / NZ Herald

Government unveils two new pathways to New Zealand residency

BusinessDesk's Garth Bray joins Michael Morrah on Herald NOW to discuss the government's announcement of two new paths to New Zealand residency.

Female candidate from overseas tipped to be new Reserve Bank Governor

The previous Governor, Adrian Orr, stepped down in March.

Geopolitics moves up the risk list for NZ's top executives

In 2025, 78% of NZ chief executives say boards review geopolitical risk.

Commerce Commission v Harcourts in Christchurch, cartel alleged

Conduct was 'damaging' because they have a big share of the local market: commission.

Air New Zealand shake-up: Harvard graduate leaves, Qantas exec returns to NZ, former TVNZ leader in new customer/digital role

Changes made ahead of new chief executive taking over.

Car manufacturer Hyundai signs Kiwi builder for big Takapuna scheme

The Strand apartments are to be four blocks, up to 10 levels high, facing the waterfront.

Herald NOW: Mood of the Boardroom preview

Herald NOW: Mood of the Boardroom preview. Video / Herald NOW

Bevan Graham: GDP was bad, but not as bad as it looked

OPINION: Keep calm and ignore the data volatility, a market economist says.

Talley’s defamation trial hears about ‘extremely lucky’ forklift accident escape

Forfklift driver at least partly to blame for one Talley’s near-catastrophe, court told.

Energy security or emissions risk: What Huntly's new coal deal really means

Genesis has struck a deal with BT Mining to supply coal for the Huntly Power Station.

Farmer turns strong wool into innovative skincare range

'We're doing some really cool things with keratin extracted from New Zealand wool.'

Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson to step down in 2026

Wrightson championed the compulsory inclusion of financial education in schools.

Malaysian developer doing up $41m ex-Auckland Council office block

The building is above one of the new underground City Rail Link train stations.

Why Lone Star Tauranga's former franchisee went under

Liquidation report reveals firm's $700k debt, as restaurant's new owners make fresh start.

The danger of paying upfront in tough times

About to put a deposit down for a big ticket item? You might want to think twice.