Retailers may have passed the worst, but outlook remains gloomy
There are indications that New Zealand retailers might have passed the worst of the economic downturn, though the outlook is still far from hopeful. Retail NZ said the latest Stats NZ data show a slight increase in consumer spending, but the overall outlook...
Trump tariffs could trigger trillion-dollar refund bill
The United States faces a major financial challenge as the Supreme Court considers the legality of President Donald...
Gym chain charged over misleading fees
The gym chain, City Fitness, is facing charges under the Fair Trading Act for advertising membership fees that were allegedly...
Intel shakes up leadership with new exec departures, hires
Intel is undergoing a major leadership reshuffle as CEO Lip-Bu Tan pushes the company’s transformation forward. Michelle Johnston Holthaus, who...
Chinese robotics firm X Square raises $100 million from Alibaba
Chinese humanoid robotics firm X Square Robot has raised about $100 million in a funding round led by Alibaba Cloud,...
China’s exports to US fall sharply in August
China’s exports to the United States plunged 33% in August, as trade tensions and rising U.S. tariffs weighed heavily on...
Nokia launches first commercial 5G solution for railways
Nokia has introduced the first commercial 5G radio solution tailored to railway...
Toyota NZ reaches 100,000 hybrid vehicle milestone
Toyota New Zealand has reached a major milestone, selling 100,000 hybrid vehicles....
New Zealand researchers electrify heavy transport and aviation
New Zealand researchers are advancing new frontiers in clean transport technology. The...
Nintex Partners with FUJIFILM in Australia
Global automation company Nintex has announced a new partnership with FUJIFILM Business Innovation Australia. The agreement will bring AI-driven process...
Safetrac faces backlash for covert remote staff surveillance
Allegations have surfaced that Australian firm Safetrac conducted undisclosed audio surveillance on...
Sea-Flux secures NZ$3M backing for global expansion
New Zealand maritime technology company Sea-Flux has raised nearly NZ$3 million to...
PMG Funds reports tangible gains from portfolio upgrades
PMG Funds has released its latest Sustainability Report, detailing the impact of...
NZ music commission launches 2026 internship round
New Zealand’s music sector is preparing for the 2026 round of the Industry Internship Programme, confirmed today by the NZ...
Traffic management company liquidates, leaving 85 workers jobless
Auckland-based Absolute Traffic Solutions went into liquidation, leaving 85 traffic management workers unemployed. The company provided various services, such as traffic...
NZ employment down, earnings maintain upward trend
Employment levels in New Zealand eased in the June quarter, with total filled jobs edging lower. Inland Revenue’s PAYE-based datasets...
SpaceX buys $17 billion spectrum from EchoStar
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has finalised a $17 billion deal to acquire wireless spectrum licences from EchoStar and boost its Starlink...
ANZ agrees to multi-million dollar settlement over false representations
ANZ bank has acknowledged that it made false representations to customers in two distinct cases, leading to overcharges exceeding $4...
Contact Energy revives Southland windfarm plan
Contact Energy has revived its plans for a Southland windfarm, this time seeking approval through a fast-track scheme. The earlier...
ERA rules against man in shareholding dispute
A man who claimed he was entitled to five years of wages and compensation after his relationship with a window...
Earth Sciences NZ and SPREP formalise Pacific MoU
Earth Sciences New Zealand and the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) have formalised their long-standing cooperation with...
Auckland Museum could cut up to 30 jobs amid financial struggles
Auckland Museum may face a reduction of up to 30 roles as it faces financial challenges. Its financial year projections show...
NZ’s GravityLab named world’s best in B Corp category
New Zealand consultancy GravityLab has been recognised as the world’s top-ranked company in its B Corp category, beating out international...
Trump threatens EU with trade probe over tech fines
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to launch a trade investigation against...
Nurox, Interwaste partner on hazardous waste technology
Nurox Hydrothermal and Interwaste have announced a partnership. Backed by support from...
Study finds rising cyber threats among SMEs
A recent study, commissioned by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and...
Construction underway for new Forté Health hospital facility
Forté Health has begun construction on an expansion in Christchurch that will increase its bed capacity threefold and almost double...
Auckland researchers launch FSHD gene therapy
Researchers in Auckland are trialling a new genetic therapy for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). The University of Auckland’s Centre for Brain...
New OCD treatment coming to NZ
The Bergen Four-Day OCD Treatment, a programme that compresses months of therapy...
7,000 steps daily reduces mortality and disease risks, study says
A new study has cast doubt on the 10,000 steps-a-day guideline, showing...
How to cut overhead costs without sacrificing quality
In 2002, Toyota quietly announced it had saved $2 billion—not by slashing staff or closing factories, but through quality improvements...
Top side hustle ideas to enhance your career
Freelancing is a highly effective side hustle that can double as a career booster for Kiwi B2B professionals. Freelancers can...
Factors to consider before outsourcing your marketing services
Around 80% of businesses globally utilise outsourcing to optimise their operations and access specialised skills. Among the various functions outsourced,...
New Zealand loses ground in cruise market
Fewer cruise ships are docking in New Zealand, a trend that could hit tourism and trade hard. While ports worldwide...
NZ Merino’s autumn muster campaign celebrates ethical wool production
The New Zealand Merino Company has begun an eight-week promotional drive centred around the Autumn Muster. The event, which involves...
Swatch removes ad following backlash in China
Swiss watchmaker Swatch issued an apology and withdrew an advertisement after it was deemed offensive by audiences in China. In an...
How to rebuild team morale and drive in New Zealand B2B teams
Team disengagement is becoming a top concern for B2B executives in New Zealand as market complexity and internal churn disrupt...
Top high-growth B2B opportunities in New Zealand for 2025
Digital transformation, climate regulation, and global market volatility are placing growing pressure on New Zealand’s B2B sector in 2025. Legacy...
Is TV advertising really over?
The internet is said to be the future of marketing, and many people believe that television will eventually become entirely...
Auckland’s Daniel Smith named New Zealand’s top carpentry apprentice
Auckland’s Daniel Smith (32) has won the coveted title of New Zealand’s top apprentice at the NZ Certified Builders (NZCB)...
Auckland edtech startup Polymath secures $1M to transform maths learning through gaming
Polymath, a kid-tech startup focused on making maths education more engaging through gamification, has secured $1 million in funding to...
Kiwi software firm Lumin reaches 100 million users
New Zealand-based document management company Lumin has hit a major milestone, surpassing 100 million users worldwide. The Christchurch-founded firm, which...
Economist says KiwiSaver contribution hike key, but tax cuts hard to implement
Simplicity chief economist Shamubeel Eaqub said NZ First's pledge to raise the KiwiSaver contribution rate to 10% is essential, though...
Japanese PM Ishiba to quit after election setback
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has announced his decision to resign amid...
US, South Korea finalise release of Hyundai plant workers
South Korea has reached an agreement with the United States for the...
Zambia and New Zealand strengthen tourism partnership
Talks between Zambia and New Zealand on 6 September concluded with a...
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