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The offspring: How heirs to Kiwi family fortunes earn their keep

Meet the heirs of New Zealand's wealthiest families.

‘Trusted’ builders to certify their own work

The changes are the latest in the Government's moves to make building more efficient.

Stock Takes: NZ shares are down, but not out

New Zealand's sharemarket is in correction mode, but is faring better than others.

On The Up: Atomic set to blast into Australia, UK, fuelled by Rod Drury

Start-up has already signed up big names in NZ - and is now looking to the UK.

Market close: NZ sharemarket up but Pacific Edge waits for coverage confirmation

The NZ sharemarket had risen 0.51% after trading today.

Former mayor claims accounting error for company bill payments

Aldo Miccio says $32,000 has been repaid.

On The Up: Pita Tipene’s visionary leadership earns top Māori business award

Tipene now hopes to lead Ngāti Hine through settlement, enabling the iwi to thrive.

On The Up: How Caresies found a gap in the childcare market

Mark Hudson talks to Tom Raynel about his small business Caresies, a nanny hiring service.

'This is great': Hapū wins fight to protect sacred land and trees

The controversial 93-home development at Onoke Heights, Te Kamo, is now at a dead end.

'Good sense of optimism': SMEs lead NZ's economic upswing

'First time in 5 years we’ve had a positive swing on sentiment.'

Douglas Pharmaceuticals installs AI robots, faces up to tariff threat

West Auckland-based Douglas Pharmaceuticals has installed 13 AI-controlled robots. MD Jeff Douglas on whether they're a threat to the firm's 700 human staff.

Hart family business tips Hansells Masterton into receivership

Hansells Masterton is a contract manufacturer which also owns the Horley’s brand.

Trade Me pulls spy cameras listings featuring images of people having sex

A survivor of image-based offending said the listings 'actively promote' sexual violence.

‘Super exciting’: Accor eyes growth with NZ convention centre boost

He manages Accor’s core hotels in 48 countries, including 1300 hotels.

Business sentiment lifts as firms anticipate improved economic conditions

Fifty percent of firms face rising costs; 42% expect further increases.

On The Up: He sold pine cones at 7 - now entrepreneur eyes $1b turnover

Sam Bridgewater co-founded The Pure Food Co.

Self-belief and the Economy

Is self-belief the missing link in solving the economic puzzle? ANZ’s Chief economist breaks down the current state of the economy.

‘Dream does not become reality’: Steve Evans on Clever Core failure

'Thanks to all who believed in it like me, worked in it, and supported it.'