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Business confidence rises again but inflation outlook still “too high” - ANZ
The latest ANZ survey shows costs still rising for business.

Amazon's Prime Video the latest streamer to hike its NZ pricing
Still the cheapest but not nearly as light on your wallet.

Once-hot tech start-up up for quick sale - rich lister circles
The move could bring Guy Haddleton back into the fold.

NZ strong wool on the rise as Americans fall in love with wonder fibre
Research shows at least three in four US purchasers say they'd buy woollen products again.

National U-turns to keep new conduct regime for financial institutions
Minister proposes consolidating licensing requirements.

Martin Wolf: ‘Ukraine fatigue’ is unpardonable
Financial Times: West has resources but must display will so Russia does not prevail.

Elon Musk says the first human has received an implant from Neuralink, but other details are scant
Computer-brain interface startup makes apparent breakthrough.

Eden Park records best ever financial year five years after concerns about its future
It comes on the back of hosting multiple major sporting fixtures and musical icons.

Mood of the sales team: New survey reveals outlook at sharp end of business world
The Mood of the Sales Leader survey offers a 'rosier' outlook but with tough months ahead.

Revealed: The voice to replace Kim Hill on RNZ - and there's a twist
Media Insider: RNZ names a new host - they may also have a co-host.

End of an era of more than 20 years as family-owned City Cake Company collapses
Iconic brand up could be sold, liquidator says.

'Break-ins, bad behaviour, wilful damage' - Parnell business v Kāinga Ora tenants
A state housing agency boss says Kāinga Ora has heard nothing from the lobby group.

'Deeply saddened': 90-year-old retailer Godfreys enters voluntary administration
The move will result in some store closures and redundancies in the coming weeks.

One NZ cuts staff, continues talks with union over WFH reduction
The union opposes a move to three days in the office, up from the previous two.

Why Eden Orchards is freezing cherries
'We’re pretty happy with the taste and quality that we’ve got at the moment.'

Fran O'Sullivan: James Shaw now officially in play
OPINION: He has resigned from Green Party co-leadership.

Lovina McMurchy: Protectionist US tax change to hit Kiwi startups
OPINION: How a US policy change could stymie business in New Zealand.

'We still have a way to go' - RBNZ says the inflation fight isn't over
RBNZ chief economist pushes back against dovish financial markets.

Du Val dangles NZX listing, seeks debt swap for equity
A reformatted Du Val Property Group could issue 200 million shares.

EY starts monitoring UK staff office attendance with turnstile data
Financial Times: Bank sent 'letters of education' to employees not showing up at office.

Amazon calls off US$1.7 billion bid to buy Roomba maker iRobot
Tech giant will pay US$94m termination fee. Roomba sacking a third of its staff.

Opinion: The financial system needs more capital and less complexity
Financial Times:: Have we learnt anything from the great financial crisis ?

X pauses some Taylor Swift searches as deepfake explicit images spread
Users find easy workaround.

How to ensure you're investing in a theme, not a fad
A closer look at the difference between a Microsoft and a Lululemon.

Property Insider: Kāinga Ora under fire; Chinese developers ‘shrivel’; why mega-projects are late and costly
Investigation findings on the state housing agency will be reported to ministers in March.

Herne Bay row brews as residents take on Watercare over park closure
Sewage spills on to beaches in NZ's wealthiest suburb but locals oppose losing a reserve.

Mercury leads NZ sharemarket up as Aucklanders take a break
Trading was quiet as Aucklanders relaxed on their anniversary holiday.

Property investment: How buyers are reacting to change of govt
New mortgage lending to investors fell to a decade-low for a December month in 2023.