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How NZ exporters can seize the moment amid US-China trade disruptions
Peloris says US-China trade friction could open doors for NZ fresh food exporters.

Foodstuffs South Island’s new $28m automated freezer distribution centre
This vast new Hornby pallet hotel is due to open on August 21. Video / George Heard

On The Up: A royal new venture with King Bees Honey
Cate and Mike King talk to Tom Raynel about their new business King Bees Honey.

ACC scrutinised over slow payouts after landmark court ruling
Advocates say sexual abuse victims could be missing out.

Opinion: Why stagflation fears are back on the radar
ANZ survey shows over 50% of NZ firms plan to raise prices.

David Seymour v John Campbell: Act leader turns camera on broadcaster
Campbell asks if interview is 'weaponised'; Act says it's giving viewers the full picture.

Liam Dann: The upside to this painfully slow economic recovery
OPINION: This recovery is making us sweat, but that might be a good thing in the long run.

Property manager fined $3500 for breaching healthy homes standards
Quinovic acknowledged the breaches and confirmed exemplary damages were paid.

The Ex-Files: I want to revalue our home before a Family Court hearing and have my child give evidence too
OPINION: The court discourages involving children in disputes, to protect their welfare.

Nadine Higgins: Alternative ways to get on the property ladder
Prices and interest rates have fallen, offering a window to buy homes now.

Dellwyn Stuart: The real cost of Govt's retreat on gender equity
OPINION: Services for wāhine Māori and young mothers have been slashed.

'The way of the future': How delivery apps are redefining supermarket shopping
Supermarkets like FreshChoice Epsom now stay open until 9pm for online orders.

Bruce Cotterill: Is it time to reassess our independence?
OPINION: The big challenges for the country are not going away.

Mary Holm: Embracing non-financial investments for a happier retirement
OPINION: Developing hobbies and exercising are part of a fulfilling retirement.

Bridget Snelling: How financial education can transform NZ's small-business landscape
OPINION: Improving financial literacy is vital for New Zealand's small businesses to grow.

Court writer: Polkinghorne pitches his own book; TVNZ v Sky in Olympics showdown
Can Brad Pitt and F1 turbocharge NZ's box office? TVNZ boss opens up on finances.

'Māori are long-term investors' - learning from success and failure working with iwi
Developments with tangata whenua: what spells success - or not?

50 years on the ice: How an Olympic gold medal kickstarted a couple's business
Ross and Nell Blong’s family has run ice rinks and skates business for 50 years.

Stock Takes: In play - more firms eyed for takeover as economy remains sluggish
BGH's tilt at Tourism Holdings has sparked more merger and acquisition speculation.

Matthew Hooton: Unlucky Luxon’s popularity hits new low
OPINION: Even good GDP news suggests the economic recovery has already peaked.

Market close: GDP beats forecasts but NZ sharemarket dips
The New Zealand sharemarket was flat today, with the NZX50 falling by 58.27 points.

Innovation milestone: NZ approves lab-grown quail for consumption
Sydney's Vow Group plans to use cultured quail in various products.

Watch: Expert's 'big question' over burned supermarket's redevelopment potential
'Apartments on the site and more than likely offices' – Andrew Moore, CMP Construction.

Kathmandu owner forecasts weak earnings outlook
The retailer has released a trading update to the sharemarket.

Controversial Kiwi start-up, once worth $38m, folds in New York
It says it's collateral damage in the city's war on Airbnb and will try again elsewhere.

New World Victoria Park fire: Construction expert explains all
Commercial Manager at CMP Andrew Moore explains what New World Victoria Park is built on and what will happen next year. Video / Annaleise Shortland

‘Rather irrational’: Multi-millionaire questions Healthy Homes rules
Peter Lewis is upgrading his 12 rentals but has questioned why others are exempt.

Roger Partridge: This inquiry could redefine how we measure public service success in New Zealand
OPINION: What do billions in government spending actually achieve?

Building blocks: 59% of construction firms face work order concerns
Economic pressures are the biggest concern for construction sector leaders: BDO report.

What to expect from today's GDP data?
Economists expect the recovery continued during the first quarter of the year.

Market close: Geopolitical tensions keep NZ market flat, US Fed decision looms
The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed down 0.10%, falling to 12,627.32.

Fringe Benefit Tax: Should you be paying it if your business owns a ute?
The IRD says changes should be revenue-neutral – but many have never paid FBT.

Liam Dann: 'Brick wall' – why tomorrow’s GDP data won’t tell the real story
ANALYSIS: Is the economy getting better or worse? It should be a simple question.

Kiwi dollar rises 7.5% as US dollar wanes under global shifts
Concerns about the US dollar have seen other currencies gain, including the NZ dollar.

Little Island pleaded for lifeline before going into liquidation
Plant-based dairy food manufacturer owes almost $2 million.

Hansells owes $10m to staff, ANZ, IRD and company linked to the Hart family
Company linked to Graeme Hart bought company after it went into receivership.

'Biggest New World upgrade in NZ' - what was happening before the fire?
'This was the biggest New World upgrade in NZ because that store is the flagship.'

Asahi’s zombie company: The Better Drinks Co posts 10th consecutive loss
The company made another multimillion-dollar loss as Asahi struggles to keep it afloat.

All rentals must meet five Healthy Homes standards by July 1
Heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and draught-stopping standards all coming in.

'Defining moment': Ad agencies cleared for huge merger, amid warnings of media job losses
NZ is one of the first jurisdictions in world to clear the way for OMG and IPG to merge.

Richard Prebble: How Labour can revive its fortunes with fresh leadership
OPINION: Labour's current strategy lacks clear policies and relies on coalition issues.

Pilot group to honour Erebus legacy with safety award
The industry faces challenges but hopes to bring newcomers and veterans together.

The NZ boardrooms where women buck gender pay gap trend
But the pay advantage comes against a backdrop of significant underrepresentation.

Market close: NZX 50 down 0.4% as Israel-Iran conflict intensifies
Infratil rose nearly 4% during an announcement-light day on the bourse.

'Dark horse' emerges: Meiji named as potential bidder for Fonterra's Mainland
Japanese food group Meiji is listed on the Nikkei 225.

Hart family business acquires Hansells Masterton out of receivership
Walter & Wild, the new owner, initially placed Hansells into receivership.

'Is it a booze bus?': Epic police bus ads to extend to trains - first image
Police recruitment applications surge 48% in first two weeks of eye-catching bus ads.