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The ad industry's biggest mistake? 'Assuming the rest of NZ is just like Auckland'

The bosses of NZME, Stuff, Are Media and three agencies answer five questions for 2025.

Market close: Kiwi sharemarket falls in first day of trading for 2025

It was a soft start to the year on worries about higher bond rates.

Donald Trump’s ‘Maganomics’ will damage growth, economists tell FT polls

Financial Times: Most surveyed claim a protectionist shift will overshadow other policies.

NZ artisan meat rub shines at world’s biggest barbecue competition

The US market now beckons a fast-growing exporter founded in a home kitchen.

Sales surge in 2024 for Chinese EV giant BYD

The firm is out to boost its overseas presence but still sells 90% of its cars in China.

How much house prices dropped in 2024

Since February, values have slowly been drifting down, Corelogic says.

Justin Mowday on the big opportunities involving AI

Businesses are just starting to understand the challenge of cybersecurity.

Ikea receives 800 applications for each role ahead of Auckland opening

The retailer is spending $407 million setting up operations in New Zealand.

Tesla's annual EV sales drop for first time in over a decade

Tesla's shares tumbled after the result.

Singapore economy grows by 4% in 2024, tops forecasts

That was up from 1.1% growth in 2023.

Mining start-up backed by Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos valued at US$2.96b

Financial Times: KoBold Metals aims to lead race for critical minerals needed for energy.

US Treasury’s sanctions office hacked by Chinese Government, officials say

Troubling breaches of US firms and agencies could intensify friction between US and China.

China steps up drive to break grip of Boeing and Airbus on plane market

Financial Times: State-owned Comac opens offices abroad and pushes for certification.

Stocks surged in 2024 even as Americans fretted over the economy

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose to record highs last year.

Green Building Council chief plans to bike less, run more

'I'll be camping in Aotearoa’s beautiful great outdoors. Wish us luck and sunny days.'

The top 10 big tech trends for 2025 and beyond

From agentic AI to ambient invisible intelligence and brain implants.

The grey wave of Kiwis working past the conventional age of retirement

Septuagenarians at the gate — what's driving the greying of New Zealand's workforce.

Baby City retail owner goes into liquidation, five stores under new management

BDO Wellington were appointed as liquidators on December 31.