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The Napier lunch service that's delivered 3.3 million meals to schools

When it started, sausage rolls were the most popular item. Now, it's sushi.

AI start-up Aether, co-founded by TikTok NZ boss, raises $4m, signs big clients

A multinational with 22,000 marketing staff comes on board.

Christian Hawkesby undergoes public job interview in a bid to be Reserve Bank Governor

Reserve Bank Acting Governor Christian Hawkesby discusses the bank's August rate decision with NZ Herald Wellington Business Editor Jenée Tibshraeny. Video / Marty Melville

Jolie Hodson on Spark's annual performance and future plans

Spark CEO Jolie Hodson discussed the company's full-year results. Video / Dean Purcell

Spark trading at ‘deep discount’ - analyst

Reactions to the telco's full-year result, new five-year plan.

Early morning dairy fire destroys everything but the drinks in the fridge

Twelve fire trucks from six stations attended at the fire's peak.

Spark reveals extent of job cuts

Telco sees a more stable year ahead.

A 7yo created an imaginary restaurant in his bedroom - his father decided to bring it to life

'He hasn’t taken his Jett’s BuRGer Shop shirt off for about three days now.'

Search our map: Huge swathes of NZ land bought by overseas forestry investors

If the land was side-by-side it would be larger than Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington.

Tech Insider: Six reasons why Spark could get its shine back

But analysts still expect the telco's dividend to be squeezed.

Auckland's 6.1% unemployment rate highest among NZ regions

Auckland's unemployment rate hit 6.1% in June 2025, the highest in New Zealand.

'A lot of collateral damage': Business tax debt nears $1.4b

Businesses owe over $1.4b in unpaid GST and PAYE for the 2025 tax year.

Record facility investment recorded for Gisborne's economic development agency

Trust Tairāwhiti supported 216 local businesses, delivering $114k in capability funding.

IRD debt: Regional media firm calls in administrators; more than 20 jobs up in air

'It’s a s*** sandwich and there’s no butter,' says one source but there is, in fact, hope.

'It was a shock': NZ trade group warns NZ will be worse off under 15% US tariff regime

The change will make it harder for NZ to compete with Australia in beef exports to the US.

'Cheaper than supermarkets': Trust's new mission for accessible food

Cheaper butter is next on the list for Taimahi Trust's expanding store.