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ANZ NZ's first-half profit edges up to $1.16 billion

Chief executive Antonia Watson says the flat result reflects the state of the economy.

'Encouraging': Warehouse Group third-quarter sales up 2.2%

Foot traffic is up, but margins are down.

Greg Foran says NZ too slow out of the blocks with tourism

Foran says nothing stopping new airline making moves, but they'll see how tough it is.

NZ banks face repaying $9.2b in cheap Covid loans in coming months

The money was borrowed during Covid times at a very low interest rate.

Power play: The businessman aiming to reshape NZME

Jim Grenon opens up about his past, including being on the wrong side of an epic lawsuit.

Airfares: Commerce Commission explains why it doesn’t want a competition study, but tells airlines to watch out

Is the system 'broken' or is NZ just too tough for more aviation players?

Airlines, airports welcome visa change for foreign language speakers

Airline supply issues, bevy of charges could be dragging down tourism recovery, some say.

Auckland Airport regulation risk overhyped: Analyst

Could the airport lose its 'dual till' model and become a victim of Nanny State rules?

'Decades of experience' – Craig Heatley company, Hoppers plan $220m marina

A forecast 140 jobs are to be created over 30 years if plans are allowed to proceed.

Up in Smoke: Why NZ's medical cannabis industry is struggling to make ends meet

After tragic cases, a new industry touted as a potential saviour has run into roadblocks.

Fonterra to appeal decision on Bega Cheese

The court has previously ruled it did not have jurisdiction to make a decision.

Tesla's NZ revenue crashed in 2024 – and this year is worse, so far

EV sales pick up but Elon Musk's firm still lags.

Property Insider: What could the future hold for ex-Auckland Star site? Architects explain champion Te Arai home design

'Somebody, please build something here – anything' debate on a site empty for 36 years.

Floating rate fad helps Westpac's profit grow 10%

Bank reports $525 million profit in six months.

North Island tourism alliance formed to boost international visits

Fifteen North Island tourism groups have formed an alliance to attract key markets.

AI could make crashes worse, amplify herd behaviour: Reserve Bank

One expert says the report doesn't go far enough, another says it overplays the risks.