Lightning Lab XX programme director Laura Reitel talks about why the programme was founded for female business founders.

The Economy Hub Extra, a focus on Fonterra.

Milford Asset Management Executive Director Brian Gaynor, NZME Head of Business Fran O'Sullivan and Business Editor at Large Liam Dann dissect the Reserve Bank Governor's statement and look at the challenge the dairy slump has created.

Watch this supplied video from the ground-breaking ceremony of the $200m Park Hyatt hotel at Auckland's Wynyard Quarter. Prime Minister John Key says there will soon be one million Chinese visitors coming to New Zealand each year.

Animation from Panuku Development Auckland showing the next phase of development planned for Wynyard Quarter on Auckland's waterfront. www.wynyard-quarter.co.nz

Herald Property Editor Anne Gibson heads out to Auckland's Sylvia Park Mall to check on progress at the site of New Zealand's first Zara store.

See these three Auckland real estate agents show off 2 Leighton Street, Grey Lynn. Once described as a 'hovel' - it's now been transformed.

Mike Hosking says it's time for housing crash alarmists to put their crystal balls away and find something more productive to do.

Will the Reserve Bank cut rates next week? And could your mortgage rates rise if they don’t? On The Economy Hub this week ANZ economist Sharon Zollner and Craig’s Investment Partners’ Mark Lister talk to Liam Dann about the rates outlook, Auckland house prices, dairy debt and falling business confidence.

The first direct Emirates flight from Dubai to New Zealand has just arrived at Auckland Airport. The maiden flight - operated with an Airbus A380 as a one-off special - touched down at 10.33am.

The new DJI Phantom 4 can dodge obstacles and track humans with 'tap to track'.

Zero hour contracts strike me as go nowhere fast conditions that run the risk of easy exploitation, Mike argues.

Mike Hosking says the idea of young people expecting to retire at 52 is ridiculous, he believes work keeps you young and vibrant and that 'if you stop, you're dead.' He believes that especially now that we're living longer, retiring early would leave you with 30 or 40 years of boredom.

Bill English has delivered his "State of the Economy" address. On the Economy Hub today, Herald business editor at large Liam Dann, with NZIER economist Christina Leung and Devon Funds Management's Paul Glass discuss the big points.

Facebook has announced that it is rolling out its "Reactions" feature across the globe, giving everyone a chance to express a broader range of emotions beyond the "Like."

Google-owned Boston Dynamics has revealed 'Atlas', a robot designed to operate outdoors and inside buildings. The robot has LIDAR and stereo sensors in its head to avoid obstacles, assess the terrain, help with navigation and manipulate objects. This version of Atlas is about 5' 9" tall and weighs 180 lbs.

Air New Zealand is working with the Auckland University of Technology to start using new 3D printing to make new fold down cocktail trays. Watch Lee Donald – Air New Zealand Engineering and Maintenance. Professor Thomas Neitzert – AUT and Andrew Hewitt – Air New Zealand Head of Engineering Contracts and Leasing talking about the move.

Prominent Asian New Zealanders are encouraging migrants to vote in the upcoming flag referendum through a series of videos. The videos were produced by the New Zealand Asian Leaders organisation, and chairwoman Mai Chen said they aim to improve low voter turnout among migrants. “Regardless of which flag you support, the point is to exercise your right to vote as citizens and permanent residents.” Gisborne mayor Meng Foon, Deloitte partner Wendy Lai and Spark business manager David Tse feature in the videos.

Emirates NZ manager Chris Lethbridge talks about the airline's new 17- hour non-stop flight between Auckland and Dubai.

Samsung's released its new Galaxy S7 phone - see this promo video talking about its features.

The first sod on the site of New Zealand's International Convention Centre was turned today, marking the next step in developing the landmark project.

NZ Herald Business Editor-at-large Liam Dann is joined by economists Shamubeel Eaqub and HSBC's Paul Bloxham for the first edition of 'The Economy Hub' - a weekly look at economics. Today we talk dairy doom, markets meltdown and the Reserve Bank.

There remain too many people in this country - and the Labour Party joined the ranks the other week - in thinking that everything should be free.

Kishore Moorjani, senior Managing Director for Blackstone in Asia talks to Herald Property Editor Anne Gibson.