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Minimum wage to rise by 2 per cent - slowest rate in a decade

The cost of living is likely to rise by more than the minimum wage.

'Where is the money?' Creditor of Auckland house builder asks question

A subcontractor complained he was owed more than $80,000.

Eric Watson puts up a fight over bankruptcy

Liquidators are chasing Watson for more than $50 million.

Media tumult: Traditional TV broadcasting faces off switch - briefing document

The ministry document highlights how little global giants contribute to local productions.

Market Watch: Trump, cold war and the big risks for 2024

Business Editor-at-Large Liam Dann talks to Pie Funds CIO and Founder Mike Taylor about the positives and negatives of the year to come. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / AP

Annual household living costs increased 7 per cent - who was hit hardest?

The cost of living is outpacing inflation - up 7 per cent. But there is good news.

Consumer NZ warns of pitfalls of supermarket loyalty schemes

The consumer advocacy organisation is warning of cost-saving and privacy issues.

Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg issues dramatic apology at Senate hearing on child safety

FT: Facebook founder pushed to publicly apologise to families of those harmed.

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady

Financial Times: Officials seek ‘greater confidence’ inflation is falling to 2% target.

Once-hot tech start-up up for quick sale - rich lister circles

The move could bring Guy Haddleton back into the fold.

NZ strong wool on the rise as Americans fall in love with wonder fibre

Research shows at least three in four US purchasers say they'd buy woollen products again.

National U-turns to keep new conduct regime for financial institutions

Minister proposes consolidating licensing requirements.

Martin Wolf: ‘Ukraine fatigue’ is unpardonable

Financial Times: West has resources but must display will so Russia does not prevail.

Elon Musk says the first human has received an implant from Neuralink, but other details are scant

Computer-brain interface startup makes apparent breakthrough.

Eden Park records best ever financial year five years after concerns about its future

It comes on the back of hosting multiple major sporting fixtures and musical icons.

Juha Saarinen: Know Your Customer rules for AI in the cloud coming

OPINION: Regulations could drive fear into malicious AI model trainers.

Richard Prebble: Wellington City needs its own Wayne Brown

OPINION: Giving the city taxpayers’ money would only reward reckless behaviour.

Mood of the sales team: New survey reveals outlook at sharp end of business world

The Mood of the Sales Leader survey offers a 'rosier' outlook but with tough months ahead.