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The industry leader says investment is needed to bring airports up to scratch.

Meridian Energy turns 10, seeks offshore wind opportunities

Meridian teams up with Belgian offshore wind developer.

The remaking of The Wall Street Journal

New York Times: The top editor is moving away from some of the organisation’s traditions.

Australia’s richest person raises stake in lithium producer, threatening $7.1b takeover

Financial Times: Gina Rinehart company muscling in on major mine proposal.

US car salvage industry braced for impending bounty of junk EVs

Financial Times: Companies that wrench apart and shred old cars prepare for big change.

Iplex pipe failure put at $750m+, Fletcher Building trading halt extended

Doing 'repipes' on 11,817 homes for around A$60,000 each - BGC arrives at a big bill.

Coromandel’s plea: No, we’re not closed, so come and see us

Income-starved holiday hub will need more than prayers for a good summer.

Why a $3m-plus Auckland house nets resident only $185,000

New offer to break the impasse between resident lessees and board with 100 properties.

Leaked: Fletcher pipe problem will cost A$1.8b, major builder claims

Fletcher has said there are 30,000 homes in Australia with the Iplex pipe fitted.

Record arrivals from India help boost tourist numbers

India is the fifth-largest source of overseas visitors to New Zealand.

Qantas upheaval: Board chairman to quit scandal-hit airline

Cleanout of board as Australian airline confronts 'reputational issues'.

Farmer confidence the lowest in 20-year history of Rabobank survey

Rabobank survey finds farmer confidence now sits at -72 per cent.

Powercut, schmowercut: Evnex’s $10m raise will fund a breakthrough product

Plus: CEO's verdict on National's EV policy.

Happy landings: What airlines and airports want from the next government

New Zealand's reputation with international airlines is at risk, says action report.

South Korean regulators vow to curb ‘theme stocks’ craze

Financial Times: Retail investors pile into battery materials and salt stocks.