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China partnership offers 'a new era' for NZ velvet

Frozen velvet can now be imported into China for processing.

Qantas wants 48 new Airbus A321XLRs

Qantas has started taking bookings for its first Airbus A321XLRs. It says the new aircraft can fly about 3000km further than their 737 predecessors. Video / Qantas

Two more Smiths City stores close as liquidation sale winds up with prices slashed another 70%

Smiths City's liquidation sale will run until Sunday.

Auckland Airport, Allevia Hospital Epsom latest to probe asbestos door scare

Pacific Door Systems said last month it had become aware of 'contamination issues'.

Signs of recovery: Card spending rises across retail and hospitality in August

Hospitality spending rose 1.4% or $21m, its largest increase since November 2024.

Greenlane golden mile used car dealership goes into liquidation owing more than $5.7m

Vehicle Direct operated as a used car dealership on Auckland’s Great South Rd.

Stock Takes: Ebos faces tougher path after post-result downgrades

Ebos shares have slumped 29% since hitting a peak of $41.25 on August 21.

Bumper avocado crop pushes prices down

Avocados are selling for as little as 19c in parts of New Zealand.

Pure Food Co partners with Eat to bring meals into Kiwi homes

The Pure Food Co already supplies every NZ public hospital with its meals.

House prices forecast to rise 5.4% in 2026 as 'comatose' market awakens – economist

Lower interest rates should eventually support increased demand, a bank economist said.

Boeing claims breakthrough in 3D-printed solar panel component for space satellites

Space race: Printing features directly into each panel cuts down on parts needed.

'Nice and close to the fish': King Salmon's new $8m site

Chief executive Carl Carrington says the new site would create 70-100 jobs.

Farm sold to Oz mines company for $25m to be 'offered to New Zealanders first'

Santana Minerals agreed to pay $25m for Ardgour Station in early July.

Roger Partridge: A labour law reform that works for workers

OPINION: The bill removes unjustified dismissal rights for earners above $180,000.

Oracle surge puts Ellison neck and neck with Musk

Larry Ellison’s fortune jumped US$100b in a single day as Oracle shares surged.

Gen Z losing confidence in money decisions, report shows

A new report shows Gen Z in New Zealand are anxious about the state of the world.