PremiumPremiumHealthcareFunding woes lead to liquidation of three NZ medical tech firmsThe promising health tech firms have been unable to raise further capital.07 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumRetail'It's garbage': Treasures owner hits back in marathon Zuru court battleThe blockbuster diaper dispute nears its conclusion with claims of corporate bullying.29 Aug 01:00 AM
WorldAdidas apologises for 'reinterpreted' indigenous sandal designThe Oaxaca Slip-Ons were inspired by indigenous huarache sandals.21 Aug 10:23 PM
Opinion'Enormous potential': Three opportunities for NZ food innovationOpinion: 'We have enormous potential. Where is our thought process on that as a country?'19 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionContractor left carrying can in Auckland Zoo loo design debateConstruction of accessible bathroom at Auckland Zoo triggers year-long standoff.05 Apr 02:00 AM
Lifestyle‘Next-level theft’: NZ designer’s images, clothing designs copied by world’s largest fashion retailerSera Lilly discovered her designs and photos being used by Shein without her consent. 28 Mar 02:58 AM
KahuHoka shoes use a Māori name. Why don’t they say so?One of the world's hottest sneaker brands rarely attributes its name to Māori.11 Mar 06:34 PM
Kahu‘Culture first’: How kapa haka is transforming trade negotiationsCarl Ross believes kapa haka is an economic and diplomatic tool for NZ.26 Feb 05:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: How Māori haka is being commodified by global corporationsHaka is not a corporate exercise or a party trick; it is whakapapa, identity, and history.25 Feb 07:21 PM
Royals‘We are not affiliated’: Meghan Markle’s relaunched lifestyle venture disputed by NY clothing brandMark Kolski, its founder, vowed to 'continue As Ever'.19 Feb 11:33 PM
EntertainmentHollywood’s obsession with sequels close to reaching breaking pointTwo films in the 2024 global top 20 weren’t sequels – and then there's the 'Bond problem'.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Poor taste': Brown Nose Day trade mark rejected for bowel cancer fundraiserCure Kids objected over concerns it would be confused with Red Nose Day.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘The Big Fella’ Jonah Lomu documentary gets $800k fundingA documentary described as Jonah Lomu's legacy will focus on both the good and the bad.16 Aug 10:00 PM
New Zealand'His will was clear': Jonah Lomu trademark battle over, doco gets green lightWidow v lawyer: Ruling determines who owns the rights to Lomu's legacy.14 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: The legal gap that allows our culture to be exploitedOPINION: Communities need some legal means to protect their traditional knowledge.07 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandKardashian-backed skincare giant loses trademark dispute against West Coast startupManuka Doctor argued that startup Manuka Medic's name was too similar.17 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandEmployment advocate invovled in bitter work disputeEmbattled employment advocate Allan Halse's work with Hamilton Culturesafe has ended.25 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessZespri takes rogue gold kiwifruit operations in China to courtStrengthening of Chinese horticulture law opens path for civil action.02 Aug 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFonterra te reo trademark failures: The cheese that could be a cabbageDairy giant backs away from plans to monopolise Māori words.07 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessVictory for Kiwifruit grower who fought council after massive CV hikeThe orchard's CV would have skyrocketed from $1.65m to $4.1m if the council had its way.04 Feb 01:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTrademarking te reo: The Māori language goldrush and what businesses need to knowCan anyone own te reo? Inside the race for Māori language trademarks.12 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuCabinet says courts not qualified for some Māori mattersProposed Māori Plant Varieties Committee would have final say.11 Aug 04:24 AM
Kahu'Milking Māori': Fonterra's attempt to trademark te reo slammedThe dairy giant applied on July 13 to trademark 12 Māori words.27 Jul 05:12 AM
BusinessSir Ian v Sir Russell: Knights in new battle over TV sailing graphicsTwo Kiwi knights are battling over the rights to America's Cup animation graphics.03 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTwo Kiwi knights lock horns over America's Cup graphicsA battle is brewing between two Kiwis over the rights to lucrative yachting graphics.03 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe strange case of the man who tried to trade mark 'Aunty Helen'A man blocked from trying to trade mark 'Aunty Helen' also considered 'Jacinderella'.28 May 05:25 AM
