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Halter's solar-powered collars are on hundreds of cattle in the US.

Why $73.5b DataDog is going all in on AI
Hear from four of the company's executives in this episode of Markets with Madison.

'Era of abundance': Inside America’s nuclear energy effort
Valar Atomics plans to build thousands of small nuclear reactors around the world.
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Du Val downfall: From champagne, private jets to receivership and $250m debt
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The Lion roars: How a cluster of breweries came to be owned by a Japanese conglomerate
Doug Myers was instrumental in transforming Lion Breweries into an international company.

Tall Timber: NZ’s biggest 20 forestry companies
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Retirees lose $660,000 after they’re forced to sell their dream cottage
They negotiated with the buyers for 86 minutes before striking a deal.

‘It was a complete dump’ - How couple transformed Wellington’s skinniest building
Former showroom for Shacklock stoves now a cool Airbnb.

‘Bring a hammer’: Five state homes worth over $3m for sale ‘as is, where is’
They are the first of around 100 properties KO plans to bring to market in Waikato.
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On The Up: A royal new venture with King Bees Honey
Cate and Mike King talk to Tom Raynel about their new business King Bees Honey.

Controversial Kiwi start-up, once worth $38m, folds in New York
It says it's collateral damage in the city's war on Airbnb and will try again elsewhere.

Small Business: Weaving culture and quality with Nodi Rugs
Olivia Moon talks to Tom Raynel about her hand-woven rug business Nodi.

‘Fastest to $20m revenue’ - Tracksuit's rapid growth, $42m raise
"Fastest to $20m revenue."

Small Business Q&A with Willy Benson of PortaSkip
Small Business reporter Tom Raynel interviews Willy Benson about his waste management business PortaSkip. Video / NZ Herald

On The Up: Former Olympic swimmer dives into business with waste venture
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'It blows my mind': Roblox game smashes records, captures young fans
New York Times: About 35% of Grow a Garden's players are under 13.

Xero to acquire US platform Melio in $4.1b deal
Accounting software firm Xero plans to buy Melio for US$2.5b.

Air NZ tech boss tipped for top job, Amazon’s huge Auckland construction site silent, Chorus’ multi-billion rural grab, more DIA cuts - Tech Insider
Could Air NZ be following a previous path in finding its new CEO?
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Dilworth School appoints two new trustees
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Job market stabilising, pockets of growth as regions start to rebound
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Most of Ōrākei retirement village to be demolished, new $336m village to rise
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Market close: Fletchers down 3.6%
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Ikea to hire 500 staff for NZ launch, 100 more than planned
Employees get five weeks paid leave as well as a 15% discount at the store.
Major supermarket apologises for humiliating woman with false shoplifting claim
The supermarket said its staff caused her public embarrassment and distress.
$13b risk prompts Govt to back controversial bank law change
Banks are to benefit from the controversial decision.
AI could add $3.4b to NZ economy – if we can address areas where we lag
New Zealand is behind in some areas, such as AI uptake and skills.
Back from bankruptcy: Virgin Australia soars on ASX debut, up 7.6%
Virgin Australia lists on ASX after five years away from the sharemarket.
Auditor-General warns of investment need for electricity reliability
Achieving net zero by 2050 will require increased spending in the electricity sector.
Property Insider: Foodstuffs' $380m expansion with new Pak'nSave sites in the works
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Fletcher Building flags massive $575m to $781m hit to 2025's result
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Treasury 'got it wrong' predicting KiwiRail to fall short of financial target, Winston Peters says
'Treasury were cautious given the economic conditions, but the company delivered.'
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