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Apple pledges $1 trillion to US, boosting investment plans

Trump says Apple will invest an extra $168b in the US, totalling $1 trillion over 4 years.

Boeing workers to strike after rejecting '40% wage increase' proposal

The Boeing workers' strike starts at midnight on August 4 in Missouri and Illinois.

'Super-excited': Kiwi firm lands $18m deal for EV battery recycling

The project aims to extract lithium, nickel and cobalt from used EV batteries.

'Marked improvement': Synlait's recovery sees major earnings lift

Synlait expects an annual net loss of $27m to $40m, down from a $182.1m loss in 2024.

Construction jobs down more than 12,000 in a year, more youth out of work

'Once you're out, it's hard to get back in' – but an economist says one region's thriving.

Over 3000 Boeing workers reject new contract, strikes loom

Boeing workers in Missouri and Illinois rejected the company's contract offer.

EU strikes trade deal with US, averts 30% tariffs threat

The EU will face 15% tariffs on exports to the US, avoiding a trade war.

New Zealand's sporting chance to boost trade with India

Sports diplomacy is not just a government concern, businesses can also benefit.

Mercury inks long-term power deal to support NZ packaging giant

The deal will support Mercury to build more renewable power generation.

End of an era: Kinleith workers mark closure

Workers gathered in Tokoroa after a chapter of 71 years closed on June 30.

Kiwi beverage maker leaves $7m in unpaid debts

Liquidators recovered $370,646 from assets, but many creditors remain unpaid.

On The Up: McKay leads Samoa's green transport with solar-powered electric catamarans

The five solar and battery-powered electric boats will be built in Whangārei and Samoa.

Special tax change for fossil fuel companies was proposed ahead of Budget

Ministers opted to instead set money aside for stakes in new gas fields instead.

Last paper machine shuts at Kinleith, 150 jobs lost in major transition

The Kinleith mill's last paper machine has stopped, cutting about 150 jobs.

Alaska Airlines 737 blowout: Probe points blame at Boeing, federal officials

A 737 Max fuselage panel broke free shortly after takeoff in January 2024.

How US trade policies are driving toy prices to record highs

Toy prices rose a record 2.2% between April and May, far outpacing inflation.