PremiumPremiumOpinionMark Laurence: We're AI-illiterate, and our economic growth is at stakeOPINION: Nations from the US to Australia are investing heavily in AI skills.17 Feb 05:00 PM
BusinessOpenStar levitates half-tonne magnet in step toward 'near limitless' powerWellington start-up OpenStar has made the first public demonstration of its technology, putting it on the path toward nuclear fusion. Video / Tony MeinenWatch17 Feb 04:00 PM
RetailWet January dampens retail spending - Stats NZ dataAfter a strong December, electronic card spending has dipped back to September levels.16 Feb 02:13 AM
Freight and logisticsFreightways half-year profit jumps 17% as economy recoversAn interim dividend of 21c per share was declared, up 10.5% on last year.15 Feb 09:13 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThree things to look for in Spark's earnings as it gears for leadership changeA year on from the disaster result that wiped $1b from its value, the telco fronts again.15 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: New Zealand’s economy is set to outpace Australia's ... now what?OPINION: Will stronger GDP growth this side of the Tasman be a short-lived aberration?14 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Painful recovery': Mount businesses call for urgent financial helpTwo owners call for more council and government support.13 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Golden visa’ update announced by Immigration MinisterNew settings cut the minimum investment from $15m to $5m for growth visas.13 Feb 04:50 AM
Business‘Decent economic growth’ as manufacturing expands, survey findsProduction and new orders led the gains, with both posting readings above 56.13 Feb 02:42 AM
New Zealand$2b Queenstown development, Du Val back in court, My Food Bag GLP-1 pushBusiness with Forsyth Barr: AI fear factor in commercial property yet to surface here; Stuart Goodfellow seeks $1.5m Du Val order; smaller portions, more protein planned for MFB.Watch12 Feb 06:49 PM
New ZealandFuel boost: Marsden Point tank to store jet fuel for 10,000 flightsThe $30m restored tank will more than double Z Energy's private jet fuel storage.12 Feb 03:00 AM
AgribusinessSkellerup lifts profit 20% to record $28.9m, shrugs off US tariff hitThe company now forecasts annual net profit of $57m to $62m, up on guidance.11 Feb 08:52 PM
Herald NOWSkellerup reports record first half profit; TruScreen pops on blockbuster China medical trialBusiness with Forsyth Barr: Skellerup reports broad-based growth lifting first half NPAT 20% pcp to $28.9m; TruScreen trades heavily on China study validating its screening tool.Watch11 Feb 08:04 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGolden visa cash helps fuel $12m raise for AI fruit-scanning start-up, Immigration NZ updates AIP numbersHectre's AI tools have already analysed 17 billion apples and 37 billion cherries.11 Feb 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessMore SMEs lining up extra work in 2026 as confidence edges backAbout 44% of SMEs aim to bring forward asset buys under the Investment Boost.11 Feb 12:09 AM
BusinessFinally! $1 billion NZ International Convention Centre opened after 11 yearsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon cut the ribbon at today's ceremony. Video / Michael CraigWatch10 Feb 08:53 PM
OpinionLukasz Swiatek: Worried AI means you won't get a job when you graduate? Here's what the research saysOPINION: Experts urge students to build AI fluency and durable skills like creativity.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘The recruitment industry hasn’t advanced’: Sisters launch new job platformYou Will Find aims to end ‘soul-sucking’ applications for desperate jobseekers.08 Feb 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAngel investors spread bets wider as deal activity jumps 33% in 2025Investors put just under $14m into 82 young businesses across the country.08 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom superyacht kitchen to LA start-up: The Kiwi woman backing hemp milk to go globalPeople who have tasted the hemp milk say it "tastes like a frosty".07 Feb 09:00 PM
BusinessHemp milk: Kiwi woman bets on next plant-based craze with US businessDulve founder Miah Faumuina on strict regulations surrounding hemp production in New Zealand and why she moved her plant-based milk business to the US. Video / Annaleise ShortlandWatch07 Feb 04:51 PM
New ZealandLongstanding clothing store departs Hastings central mall areaNapier's Cotton On store will stay open, but it's lights out in Hastings.05 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Worst we’ve seen': Businesses in court over alleged exploitative sales tactics targeting vulnerableThe watchdog takes on its first 'unconscionable conduct' cases.03 Feb 10:49 PM
Herald NOWWinston Peters lets rip at big construction companies; Gov’t considers insurance cost interventionBusiness with Forsyth Barr: Blunt talk from Peters on potential cost of Marsden Pt rail spur, Treasury flags insurance competition, gold & silver prices drop on Trump’s Fed pick.Watch01 Feb 06:36 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailSqueezed: Rio Beverages founder's second juice business in liquidation, owes $1.12mDavid Thexton and co-owner Amanda Morgan blamed the economic downturn for its insolvency.30 Jan 02:00 AM
Wellington'Breaks our hearts': Wellington boutique announces closureShut the Front Door is the third Wellington business to announce its closure this week.30 Jan 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailCrane Brothers to grow High St flagship with major store expansionThe menswear label is looking to grow its footwear and knitwear categories.28 Jan 06:00 PM
Herald NOWNZ Post responds to criticism of store closuresNZ Post's Sarah Sandoval reveals what was behind the move on Ryan Bridge Today.Watch28 Jan 05:42 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNZ's biggest tech disasters: From jetpacks to scooters and a $7.5b cloud mysteryTech dreams, hard landings: From jetpacks to scooters to a $7.5b data centre mystery.26 Jan 04:02 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Cautiously positive': R&D tax scheme pumps in billions, questions remainResearchers say it’s too early to see if the scheme is driving productivity improvements. 25 Jan 08:00 PM
Herald NOWWill sticky inflation resist RBNZ moves? Plus, Mag7 earnings, Precinct Properties fast-track wobbleBusiness with Forsyth Barr: Bank economists pick rate rises in Q3: Meta, Microsoft earnings this week; Precinct resubmits fast-track application for $1b Downtown build.Watch25 Jan 06:51 PM
AirlinesRyanair boss reminds Elon Musk of takeover rules as pair exchange insultsMusk has floated buying airline, calls CEO 'real idiot' for rejecting Starlink Wi-Fi.22 Jan 01:16 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Light has appeared': Crucial sector returns to growth after 21-month slumpThe services sector is in expansion for the first time in 21 months.19 Jan 10:41 PM
BusinessFletcher to sell construction arm to global infrastructure group for $315mAround 2300 staff will move to Vinci Construction if the sale is completed.19 Jan 08:04 PM
