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Editorial: Business optimistic on New Year despite uncertain recovery
OPINION: But cuts to the Official Cash Rate will take time to flow through to borrowers.

New EMA boss John Fraser-Mackenzie: 2025 will still be a tough year
Summer questions: New head of business group on the outlook for 2025.

Survey of 200 Kiwi executives reveals a surging top concern
A report card for the Govt's first year and firms' top priorities, worst fears for 2025.

'Rollercoaster year': Entrepreneurs share their highs and lows
New products and international expansion are on the cards for the two businesses.

Our Heroes of 2024 – the Herald's top picks
We honour the best in news, sport, business and entertainment.

Editorial: New Year Honours List shows the exceptional Kiwis who stepped up in 2024
OPINION: If you're thinking of how you want to change, there's plenty of inspiration.

'Coffers lighter than usual': Newmarket Business Association boss Mark Knoff-Thomas
Newmarket Business Association CEO Mark Knoff-Thomas takes part in our Summer Questions.

Business mentor’s journey from sports-loving teen to industry leader
Kiri McRae's journey from class disruptor to logistics pro inspires as a business mentor.

Editorial: Business resignations another blow for Tory Whanau’s leadership
OPINION: The mayor's special business group had held such potential.

NZ's richest man Graeme Hart exits Pactiv Evergreen for US$2.5b
Graeme Hart agreed to sell out of American packaging firm Pactiv Evergreen.

Revealed: Our Heroes of 2024 – the Herald's top picks
We honour the best in news, sport, business and entertainment.

Port of Auckland's transformation wins Jan Dawson top chair award
Dawson credits teamwork: 'If you ever have to take a vote at a board meeting, you’ve failed.'

From marae to governance: Te Rika's journey to leadership
Young leader Te Rika Temara-Benfell to join Toi Kai Rawa for expanded governance insights.

SolarZero NZ staff protest treatment from US investors in Auckland CBD
Staff from SolarZero, owned by US private equity giant BlackRock have been dealt a crushing blow after the company's shock liquidation. Video / NZ Herald

'My vision is for every young woman to have financial freedom'
The Great NZ Road Trip catches up with the founder of GirlBoss NZ.

Opinion: Iwi invest in infrastructure - building futures, training workers
OPINION: Iwi invest in solar farms, boosting jobs and sustainability across New Zealand.

Huawei to launch phone with own software in sign of China-US splintering
Financial Times: The home-grown alternative is evidence sanctions have boosted company.

A Dunedin flat, porn stars and herpes: Kiwi ad agency on 10 years of shaking up the industry
Motion Sickness is making noise globally for their boundary-pushing campaigns.

Scott Humphrey opens up on Humphreys Landscaping
Scott Humphrey, founder of Humphreys Landscaping, talks about the business, his customers and its new foreign owners. Video / NZ Herald

'Women make great leaders': Uplifting event boosts women’s leadership skills
The Leading Ladies Northland event encouraged women to push aside self-doubt.