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Mike's Minute: A wicked conundrum
Opinion

Mike's Minute: A wicked conundrum

Wicked Campers really do stand out. They stand out in a tacky and needlessly provocative way. If you choose to get offside with government officials or big businesses, you do so at your own peril.

The Economy Hub: Immigration
Business

The Economy Hub: Immigration

Cutting through the politics, Business Editor at Large Liam Dann and economists Dominick Stephens and Chris Green dissect New Zealand’s immigration boom. Is it propping up growth and is it sustainable?

New look shop window - the 24/7 touchscreen - No audio
Business

New look shop window - the 24/7 touchscreen - No audio

Prospective buyers are now being shown properties on newly-installed shop-front window touchscreens at Hobsonville branch of real estate company LJ Hooker. From the store front window, passers-by can browse listings, filter their search and view locations via a comprehensive map. Plus get directions, email themselves a copy of their chosen listing and contact the agent for more information. Video supplied.

The Economy Hub:Fonterra under pressure
Business

The Economy Hub:Fonterra under pressure

Fonterra has delivered a record profit but farmers are struggling. Liam Dann dissects the issues with the University of Waikato’s Dr Jacqueline Rowath and NZME head of business Fran O’Sullivan.

Liam Dann on Fonterra profits
Business

Liam Dann on Fonterra profits

After reporting strong half-year results, Fonterra CEO Theo Spierings is addressing media gathered at the co-operative's headquarters in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour.

ASB Waterfront Theatre
Business

ASB Waterfront Theatre

Auckland’s new theatre is now being finished in the Wynyard Quarter. Auckland Theatre Company chairman Gordon Moller, who was also the lead architect on the job, explains the design and how form equals function.

Watch: Elon Musk's wife files to divorce billionaire, again
Business

Watch: Elon Musk's wife files to divorce billionaire, again

Billionaire Elon Musk and actress Talulah Riley are making another attempt to end their second marriage. Riley filed to divorce Musk on Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court. Musk filed for divorce on New Year's Eve in 2014 but withdrew the petition seven months later. Source: Papercut Films

Twitter: Home of 'losers, nutters and weirdos'
Opinion

Twitter: Home of 'losers, nutters and weirdos'

Trolls are a sad and desperate group of people who when given a small level of anonymity think they can run rampant. My question is, if you're being trolled why are you reading the messages? What purpose could it possibly serve?

Grey Lynn villa
Business

Grey Lynn villa

Rows of shoes at the door and flash cars at the gate — all positive signs for the upcoming auction of a recently rebuilt Grey Lynn villa.