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'Prohibited': Kiwi sex toy company denied BNZ business account
'I would argue that gambling does more harm to society than selling vibrators.'

Gemstones from The Sapphire Merchant
Gemma Brain and her brother Thomas source gemstones from all over the world to sell to Kiwis who want beautiful jewellery. Video / George Heard

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

The largest and fastest-growing NZ tech firms
TIN (Technology Investment Network) MD Greg Shanahan on his annual survey of our tech exporters - and the Trump challenges ahead.

Former National Party leader building Bridges in the Pacific
Simon Bridges is building the chamber and its Pasifika links.

'It was a rollercoaster': Couple recognised for 30 years of business success
Clare and Tony Davies-Colley have led key Northland businesses and Whangārei developments.

'Really sad': Migrants dismayed as expelled Green MP's husband starts new bike business
Christian Hoff-Nielsen has opened a new bike business.

19 leaders on how to make a workplace more productive (and what day to never call a meeting)
‘If you have a person taking notes you’re behind the eight ball.’

Eatery at heart of Wellington's political scene opening new venue
The cafe popular with public servants was the scene of a career-ending scandal.

Waikato Chamber of Commerce shifts to Union Square in Hamilton CBD
A new development in Hamilton CBD includes 23,000 square metres of office space.

Financial help considered as more disruption looms for struggling Wellington businesses
A major project to 'revitalise' Wellington's Golden Mile starts next year.

Merino on the slopes: The Kiwi apparel company gone global
After early setbacks, a Kiwi couple have taken their Merino wool sports apparel worldwide.

Three Wellington cafes closing today, more than 20 staff losing their jobs
It's the latest in a string of hospitality and retail closures in the capital.

Business failures surge as insolvencies hit eight-year quarterly high
'The scale of the increase has been significant', says BWA Insolvency's Bryan Williams.

Highway to success: Dannevirke gears up for new business opportunities
Three Dannevirke wāhine host event to prepare businesses for new highway opening.

Business Hub - New SkyCity Entertainment Group chief executive Jason Walbridge
Jason Walbridge stepped into the new role in July. Video / Jason Oxenham

'Transpower owes the people of Northland': Leaders disappointed with company's 'weak' response
Transpower's response lacks explanation on fair compensation for Northland businesses.

'Out of hand' flower growing hobby blossoms into fully fledged business
The farm is on the side of Kakepuku Mountain near Te Awamutu.

Wellington’s derelict Reading Cinema complex for sale
The sale comes after a controversial council deal fell through.

Space operator and iwi deny involvement in lakeside hut evictions
An elderly fisherman wonders if he's been evicted for launchpad purposes.