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Miles Hurrell: Fonterra on a mission to strengthen trade ties

OPINION: Strong trade relationships are vital to his co-op’s success.

Business leaders urge electricity investment boost amid rising demand

The country’s business leaders say there is enough capital available.

Business elite urge bipartisan support for infrastructure projects

Business leaders urge a national infrastructure strategy prioritising long-term projects.

Mood of the Boardroom: Seymour strikes right note with CEOs

But there are some concerns, including over the Act leader’s new Ministry of Regulation.

Majority of business leaders support Nicola Willis’ public sector spending cuts

National leaders promise a Budget surplus by 2027-2028 through spending cuts.

Capital gains tax debate heats up as wealth tax remains unpopular

Only 16% worry about Government spending efficacy, down from 85% last year.

Three mills close as high electricity prices hit North Island businesses

Three North Island mills shut due to high electricity prices, impacting profitability.

Mood of the Boardroom: Chris Hipkins’ low profile and low ratings

Labour still appears to be regrouping after the election loss.

Market close: NZ stocks fall as Middle East conflict, OCR decision hang over investors

The Iran missile attack on Israel sent US major indices falling, and NZ followed suit.

William Dart review: Verdi Meets Puccini classy musical equivalent of brag book

The Triumphal March and Temple Scene from Verdi’s Aida made a suitably grand launch.

NZ CEOs reveal their preferences for the next US President

Many highlight their support for Vice-President Kamala Harris ‘best of bad options'.

A tense, policy-heavy VP debate ends with clash over democracy

New York Times: Vance and Walz clashed on key policy issues in a heated debate.

Giant fences, illegal carport spark Auckland Council, Environment Court action - twice

In 2020, owner said fencing was temporary and surrounded a site of building renovations.

Inside Economics: One cut or two ... will the RBNZ reach for the big bazooka?

OPINION: A move in China might be the best news New Zealand's economy has had all year.

As crisis builds, Lebanon’s government is nowhere to be found

NYT: The country of 5.4m people already stuck in a dejected state of nonstop emergency.

Katherine Rich: The case for a four-year electoral term

OPINION: Three years barely enough time for new govt to get important changes introduced.