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Travel numbers inching up to pre-Covid levels, Aussie visitors drive increase

Total border crossings are at 99% of pre-Covid. More summer airline capacity is expected.

Barbara Montero: AI is already intelligent. This is how it becomes conscious

New York Times: The number of people who doubt AI’s acumen is dwindling.

‘Simply a victim of the economy’: Plant-based firm Grater Goods in liquidation

Founder Clare 'Flip' Grater says the company was a victim of the weak economy.

Consumers spending more – but only just

New card spending data shows that signs of recovery are yet to include consumer spending.

Endangered fairy tern stalls major solar development north of Auckland

Contact Energy says the appeal could delay the solar farm by up to a year.

'Dark patterns': Manipulative tactics tricking shoppers into spending more online

Consumer says Kiwis are being swayed into spending more and cancelling less.

Comvita takeover bid looks set to fail ahead of key shareholder meeting

Proxies representing 80.3% of Comvita shares are already lodged.

ComCom declines interim authorisation over cash-in-transit services

The commissioners agreed it was a finely balanced decision.

Reserve Bank building could be closed for weeks due to asbestos

Contamination complicates refurbishment of maximum-security cash vaults.

ASB’s latest legal fight adds to mounting regulatory troubles

The Commerce Commission alleges ASB has breached lending laws.

From ‘It’ shoe to investor headache: Can Allbirds find its footing again?

The shoe maker cut full-year sales guidance, hinting at a weak Christmas run.

Costco Wholesale will be able to sell alcohol in new Drury store

Costco made $361.5m total revenue in its latest trading period, although it's still new.

Richard Prebble: Why the real election battleground will be the household budget

OPINION: Falling interest rates may boost voters' sense of financial relief.

Qantas sale offers fares from NZ to Australia as low as $219

Business class as low as $559, sale covers Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide.

'Final piece of the puzzle': Prime site in quake-ravaged Cathedral Square listed for sale

The 1400sq m site sits beside the $150m Sheraton hotel redevelopment.

Auckland hotels expecting a boost with two upcoming major events

Hotel rooms could hit full capacity as Auckland hosts Metallica and a global summit.