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Mobil introduces renewable diesel made partly with vegetable oil

The diesel is only available to one commercial user so far.

Genesis boosts coal stockpile, preps for potential power shortfall

Genesis may start a third Rankine for extra power during emergencies.

Sky replaces call centre staff with AI, closes three centres in UK

Chatbots will replace the network's 2000 staff amid shifting trends.

‘Watershed moment’: Govt to lend to private sector for social houses

Chris Bishop is also exploring underwriting bank loans to community housing providers.

'Utterly shocking': Spinoff v Stuff in story stoush; NZME exec quits

TVNZ wins legal battle to keep sources secret; Neil Finn on RNZ host's exit.

Ombudsman changes mind, asks KiwiRail to release ‘excessive’ consultant spend

It's a complete turnaround from the Ombudsman's decision two months ago.

Consumer confidence still ‘a bit of a slog’

But ANZ survey says the trend is improving.

$135m distributed last year by iwi to members

Distributions paid have increased by around 35% in the last five years: Phil Barry, TDB.

‘Kids excluded from essential activities’: Parents resort to credit for school costs

'2025 has been challenging for parents,' says budgeting expert.

‘Abused’ tax rules: Board contender for Herald owner in case involving tax avoidance on C$110m

Jim Grenon's companies seeking to appeal to Canada's Supreme Court.

Dawn Freshwater: How University of Auckland drives NZ’s innovation ecosystem

The Newmarket Innovation Precinct hosts 40 companies and numerous researchers.

Market close: Ryman’s resurgence: Shares climb off 13-year low

The NZ sharemarket closed down 28.39 points or 0.23%.

Hikurangi Enterprises liquidation: Directors cite economic environment, limited resources

The business, founded in Ruatōria, cited limited resources and economic factors.

Trump car tariffs may increase cost of some car parts, lead to more Chinese vehicles in NZ

Car industry groups are keeping a close eye on potential tariff impacts on NZ.

Will Contact’s plan to buy Manawa Energy get over the line?

The Commerce Commission's decision is due before the end of the month.

'Overreach': Key NZME shareholder backs Jim Grenon but not his other three nominees for board

Grenon: Colman trying to be constructive but 'I disagree with his assessment'.

Apple doubles kura programme to 5000 students, upgrades Maps with iwi place cards

Tech giant doubles down on its efforts to close the digital divide.

Trade tensions rise as Trump targets imports with tariffs

What do Trump’s tariffs mean for the economy and for New Zealand?