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Opinion: Science sector review and a better future for NZ

OPINION: This could be a once-in-a-generation chance to transform our R&D.

State insurer looks into subsidising homeowners to make their properties more resilient

Government officials study insurance schemes overseas that offer homeowners grants.

Market close: NZ sharemarket hits 17-month high

Leading stocks came to the party late in the day.

Commerce Commission remains unconvinced by Foodstuffs’ merger plan

ComCom statement highlights lingering concerns over Foodstuffs' proposed merger.

The odd and embarrassing causes of leisure sickness

Financial Times: Is leisure illness a real condition that should be taken seriously?

Mexican lawyer’s bid to join brother in NZ thrown out despite $3 million offer

A $3 million promise was not enough for the man who dreamed of moving to NZ.

Battlelines being redrawn as call on Auckland Airport prices looming

Airport says it needs to cover cost of building, airlines say its spending too much.

Fed chair signals growing confidence that US inflation is moving towards 2% target

Financial Times: Drop in consumer prices adds to expectations of September rate cut.

How AI may impact our economy, according to Treasury officials

They even asked if it would replace their jobs as policymakers.

Retail in the doldrums: Two popular Newmarket retailers shut up shop

There are clouds over retail throughout the country as consumers close their wallets.

China's economic growth slows in second quarter

Financial Times: China has grappled with weak consumer demand and a property slowdown.

Christopher Luxon vows to name and shame China over spying

Financial Times: Luxon says he wants to raise business awareness of the threat.

Crackdown: Buy now, pay later providers to start doing credit checks

Buy now, pay later is to become more heavily regulated.

Auckland, Canterbury, Wellington defy house price downturn

High interest rates, cost of living pressures driving some to put their homes up for sale.

Chasing green electrons: Why Rio Tinto went all-in on Tiwai Point

And what the future holds for the Southland plant.

Wellington's Cranfields to stay open after 'overwhelming support'

The owner said she wants to work with a council that isn't 'hostile to business'.