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Market close: Dip for NZ sharemarket

The New Zealand stock exchange reported a decline as overseas markets led the way.

Inflation in China hits nine-month low in December

The country narrowly avoided slipping into deflation.

Vivace Restaurant has multiple buyers interested

Vivace had been running for 33 years in Auckland's CBD.

NZ butter price spike: 500g block hits $9.19

We're a dairy giant, so why is butter so expensive?

'Trailblazer' on upskilling Kiwis in AI: 'We don’t have to be based in New York'

'A lot of NZ companies would love to do business outside of NZ and we are now doing that.'

Panama Canal CEO says Trump's plans would 'lead to chaos'

There's only one exception to the rules, and that won't change for Trump, canal boss says.

Clean Car Standard changes could mean price hikes on some vehicles, industry group warns

PLUS: How EV sales compared to petrol vehicles in 2025; Better NZ drops legal action.

IAG boss issues warning over insurance availability

Amanda Whiting reflects on the year that's been and the year ahead.

Analysis: What’s behind Meta’s Maga makeover?

New York Times: Zuckerberg is positioning his company for a second Trump term.

'Rollercoaster year': Entrepreneurs share their highs and lows

New products and international expansion are on the cards for the two businesses.

Trump family business announcements signal dynasty will keep making deals

New York Times: Trump's business ties blur lines with new administration at Mar-a-Lago.

‘Major step back’: Meta’s US fact-checking decision sparks backlash

Zuckerberg announced the company would 'get rid' of its third-party fact-checkers.

Whakaari White Island tour company owes $8.5m, liquidators say

Just $53,000 in assets as liquidators work to sell what they can.

Javier Milei’s next economic mission: affordable air fryers

Financial Times: Libertarian leader scraps tariffs to break open protectionist economy.

Datacom’s Justin Gray gears up for AI, ride-on lawn mower

PLUS: Wellington's best-kept secret.

'Massive accumulation' at Kāinga Ora house

Tenant denied claims his house was a fire risk or pest hotspot.

Inflation concerns pull rug out from Wall Street rally

Concerns Donald Trump's plans will reignite US inflation.

Meta ends fact checks as it prepares for Trump era

Zuckerberg cites 'cultural tipping point'.