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Business travellers want more face-to-face action

Video calls not cutting it for companies wanting to build strong bonds, travel firm says.

RBNZ to review controversial bank rules, championed by Adrian Orr

Decision comes as banks lobby for loosening of rules.

Not so clever: Fletcher Building’s prefab house-building factory to shut

The $15m factory, which has 35 workers, will close by June 30.

ASB: ‘If economic recoveries are cars – New Zealand is more Prius than Ferrari’

An ASB economist outlines the 'good, the bad and the ugly' of the recovery.

Analysis: Risks ‘not trivial’ – what Govt’s adviser thinks about breaking up supermarket giants

ANALYSIS: Will making groceries more affordable become Nicola Willis' legacy?

Bruce Cotterill: Are leaders rewarded on profile rather than performance?

OPINION: Jill Barad received a US$50 million severance after leaving Mattel in 2000.

Fran O’Sullivan: How Luxon’s patience paid off and got India’s Prime Minister on side

OPINION: Careful research and prior preparation were key.

$1m payout for former Kāinga Ora chief executive

Andrew McKenzie took home $1.066m in the 11 months to August 30 last year.

‘Watershed moment’: Govt to lend to private sector for social houses

Chris Bishop is also exploring underwriting bank loans to community housing providers.

Mark Thomas: Why Auckland needs a bold new agenda for growth

OPINION: Auckland’s Future Fund aims to reduce reliance on rates for infrastructure.

‘Thursday is the new Friday’: How Auckland’s nightlife is evolving

Auckland faces a major shortfall in funding for large events.

Auckland Airport aims for growth as travel nears pre-Covid levels

The new terminal development is essential to the long-term future of Auckland Airport.

Watercare reveals $13.8b plan for Auckland infrastructure overhaul

Watercare unveils its more-than- 1000-project business plan.

‘Extraordinary’ demand: Major industrial hub takes shape north of Auckland

Oyster Capital's site offers large lots, attracting expanding businesses.

Asset values up only $100m since 2022: New report on 10 biggest iwi

Most iwi had positive financial returns in 2024, an improvement on 2023: latest report

‘Helipad’ on plans but council says no chopper application sought

The word 'helipad' is on approved plans but the council says no landing rights are sought.

Opinion: Why more generation won’t solve NZ’s energy woes

OPINION: New Zealand's electricity demand could nearly double by 2050.

‘The price of borrowing has gone up’: Nicola Willis' pre-Budget warning

Higher bond yields could add hundreds of millions to the Govt's finance costs.