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Contact raises $525m to fast-track renewable energy buildout

New funds will back a 200MW battery, Glorit solar and Tauhara 2 drilling.

Wet January dampens retail spending - Stats NZ data

After a strong December, electronic card spending has dipped back to September levels.

A2 Milk on track to hit $2 billion in revenue

It is likely to achieve the long-held revenue goal this year.

Rooftop views and ‘playful’ design: Inside Auckland’s new Radisson Red hotel

A soon-to-open rooftop bar will be Australasia’s largest outdoor rooftop venue.

Freightways half-year profit jumps 17% as economy recovers

An interim dividend of 21c per share was declared, up 10.5% on last year.

Renewables spending spree: Contact plans $525m raise for green energy

The equity placement is priced at $8.75 per share, a 7.2% discount to last close.

Global fund buys Queenstown pub empire in $40m-plus deal

The deal covers 12 venues and about 200 staff across Queenstown.

‘I’ve lost everything’: Meth link freezes $96m property development dream

Large development on Auckland's fringe folds after being linked to 'Honey Bear' meth ring.

‘They should be underwriting it’: Publican stung by 3G switch-off bill

By the end of April all three major telcos will have fully shut down 3G.

YouTube rejects addiction claims in landmark social media trial

The case centres on claims YouTube and Meta hooked a girl from age 6.

'Please, SkyCity, look after it!' – Fletcher boss at NZICC opening

'I speak a number of languages': Fletcher boss after chanting a mōteatea to guests today.

Matt Nippert: Corruption klaxon blaring, but at least we can now hear it

OPINION: NZ's fall in the least-corrupt rankings is because we are no longer ignorant.

Billion-dollar plan to import gas: Worthy insurance policy or costly last resort?

Industry is supportive, the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment is sceptical.

'Trading its head off': Queenstown hotel set for major upgrade as high-end tourist demand surges

IHG says Queenstown leisure demand has the hotel running near 90% most of the year.

Meta, Google face jury in landmark US addiction trial

The case centres on claims a woman, now 20, was addicted from childhood.

Milk price surge, Mainland windfall: Why this season could be a bumper one

ANZ has upgraded its milk price forecast to $9.50 for 2025/26.