Hotel organisation cautious despite full bookings for major events
Auckland's hotels are fully sold out as Metallica performs at Eden Park, while the world's largest indigenous education conference continues to draw attendees. The city's cultural and events agency, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, said Metallica fans alone are expected to generate around 40,000 visitor...
Epstein victims push Congress to release files
Victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are urging Congress to force the Department of Justice to release...
Dispute with China causes drop in Japan stocks
Rising tensions between Tokyo and Beijing over Taiwan have led to a sharp fall in Japanese tourism and retail stocks....
Trump urges vote on Epstein files release
President Donald Trump has shifted his position, urging House Republicans to back the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein’s...
13 nations unite for better healthcare through digital technologies
Thirteen countries have launched a new global partnership aimed at improving the use of digital technologies in healthcare, such as...
NHC announces NZ$1.2m funding for 13 new hazard projects
The Natural Hazards Commission (NHC) Toka Tū Ake has confirmed funding for 13 research projects intended to “boost natural hazards...
Profit margin squeeze drives The Warehouse Group head office restructure
The Warehouse Group is set to reduce head office staff due to...
NZ banks divide on agricultural emissions rules
A divide is emerging within New Zealand’s largest agri-lenders as some banks...
US, Switzerland agree to cut tariffs to 15%
The United States and Switzerland have agreed to reduce tariffs on Swiss...
Chinese spies accused of using AI to automate global cyberattacks
The creators of the AI chatbot Claude have accused hackers linked to the Chinese government of using their technology to...
Wikipedia warns AI firms to end unauthorised scraping
Wikipedia is urging AI companies to use its official paid API instead...
SoftBank boosts Vision Fund with $19 billion gain from AI
SoftBank has reported a $19 billion increase in the value of its...
Studio Ghibli, publishers call on OpenAI to halt AI training
Japanese publishers, including the celebrated Studio Ghibli, have urged OpenAI to stop...
Services sector still contracting, but decline slows
The services sector remains in contraction, although the decline has slowed. The BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI) for October...
Nicola Willis tightens Fair Trading Act enforcement against deceptive promotions
Finance Minister Nicola Willis strengthens the Fair Trading Act, enhancing its ability to crack down on companies that run misleading...
Apple ordered to pay Masimo $634 million for patent infringement
Apple has been ordered by a federal jury in California to pay $634 million to Masimo, a medical device company,...
JPMorgan expands midcap work in Dubai
JPMorgan has widened its activity in Dubai as it targets medium-sized companies across the Middle East and surrounding regions, according...
Manufacturing sector grows for fourth month
New Zealand's manufacturing sector expanded for a fourth consecutive month in October 2025, supported by a rise in new orders...
Complaints about real estate salespeople reach record high
The Real Estate Authority is handling a volume of complaints against real estate salespeople. Its 2025 annual report highlighted a...
The Body Shop relaunches in New Zealand
Beauty brand The Body Shop has returned to New Zealand under new ownership with the opening of a new store...
Infratil reports $2 billion net profit in first half
Infrastructure investor Infratil has reported a strong first-half performance for the period ended September 2025, with revenue increasing more than...
Kids coloured sand recalled due to asbestos contamination
The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) said people need to stop using the Rainbow sand from Educational Colours...
Data centres outpace oil in global investment
A fresh International Energy Agency assessment shows a seismic shift in global capital: this year, investment in data centres is...
Threads adds new tools for podcast creators
Meta’s Threads platform is upping its game to attract podcasters by launching...
Apple Inc launches solar energy project in Australia and forest conservation in NZ
Apple Inc. is expanding its renewable energy capacity in Australia with the...
India’s data centre growth faces water scarcity risks
The swift rise of artificial intelligence has spurred an unprecedented expansion of...
Dr Gary Payinda steps up as Labour’s Whangārei candidate
Emergency medicine specialist Gary Payinda has been chosen as Labour’s candidate for Whangārei, a seat currently represented by National’s Shane...
$75 million investment to strengthen pandemic preparedness in New Zealand
Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology Shane Reti has announced a $75 million government investment to strengthen New Zealand’s resilience...
Strengthened crisis response with more frontline workers announced
More frontline workers will be deployed, and new services will be established...
Youth welfare rise threatens NZ labour future
New Zealand’s welfare system is facing growing strain as mental distress becomes...
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,...
NZ global brand still linked to landscapes and lamb, study says
New Zealand’s global brand continues to be shaped by natural beauty and agriculture, according to a new international survey. The...
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...
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...
South Korea vows increased home investments amid US tariff pact
Samsung Electronics and several major South Korean companies have committed to significantly increasing their investment at home following a trade...
Trump breaks with longtime ally Marjorie Taylor Greene
A major fallout has emerged between U.S. President Donald Trump and Republican...
Zelenskyy vows major reform after energy sector fraud
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pledged reforms in the state-owned energy sector...
Clashes during Mexico protests leave more than 100 hurt
Mass protests have erupted in Mexico City as thousands demand action against...
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