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Start-up says AI can fix NZ's health system, save lives

McCrae Tech founders Ian McCrae and his daughter Lucy Porter say Orchestral for Prescription Safety will eliminate hundreds of thousands of mistakes at pharmacies.

'More than our road toll': Inside the Kiwi-made AI tool taking on prescription errors

An estimated 200+ New Zealanders a year are thought to die from prescription mistakes.

Fuel price surge: Diesel jumps $1 in a month as 91 nears 2022 record

Average petrol prices have topped $3 a litre, with diesel also nearing the $3 mark.

Extra 350m litres fuel storage possible at Marsden Point, operator says

Marsden Point already holds 300 million litres of imported refined fuel.

McDonald’s wins approval for 24/7 Auckland outlet near school

Land beside railway line owned by Tram Lease, associated with $720m Richlist family.

Stock Takes: Airlines at 'sharp edge' of energy market upheaval

Some industry groups say help will be needed to support carriers.

300 million litres: Inside Marsden Point's fuel storage terminal

Marsden Point stores 300 million litres of imported petrol, diesel and jet fuel. Madison Malone goes inside the storage compound with Channel Infrastructure's CEO. Video / MM Media

Previously unseen documents show Chateau Tongariro needs millions in urgent repairs, plus quake work

Proposals to revive the hotel will start being evaluated from April.

‘Lobbying tactic’: Economists push back on $24.8b property investor report

The Infometrics report says investors generate 5.9% of New Zealand’s GDP.

Auckland bakery in liquidation allegedly owes $620k in tax

The Asian-fusion French bakery Luna All Day ran two cafes in Takapuna and Newmarket.

Rocket Lab wins record contract with US Department of War

The four‑year deal funds 20 hypersonic test flights using Haste rockets.

'Still fragile': GDP growth not as strong as hoped, Iran war casts 'shadow' over outlook

Strong agricultural returns a bright spot as GDP growth disappoints.

Annual hiring activity strongest since 2022, job ads rise 12% in year

The labour market continued its strong start to 2026, especially in the South Island.

Eric Crampton: We need to learn how to make liveable cities

OPINION: Alain Bertaud has spent five decades planning cities from Bangkok to Paris.

US Fed raises inflation outlook over ‘uncertain’ Iran war impact

The Fed now sees its key inflation gauge at 2.7% by December 2026.

GDP due today: Did the economy keep growing through the end of 2025?

Economists are divided on how strong growth was in the fourth quarter.