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First peek at Costco NZ's accounts reveal hefty set-up expenses
Top secret approach to membership numbers, but other numbers revealed from retail giant.

'Very challenging': New home juts over Auckland cliff, foundations exposed
Home 'will need complex and thorough geotechnical investigation,' says council

Basic fibre restored for Gisborne after last-minute digger blunder
Telco boss calls blunder disheartening for crews working 24/7. Telcos offer free data.

$16.8b Australian giant's plans to super-size leafy lane
The only regulatory hurdle is now getting consent to swing two huge cranes on the site.

How Fonterra plans to turn this year's challenges into opportunities: chairman
Inflation, sustainability, R&D and China high on board's menu.

Beyond the balloon: The US-China spy game
Financial Times: Chinese state intelligence-gathering has grown in ambition and scale.

Air NZ passenger 'boiling with anger' after 16-hour flight to nowhere
The affected passengers have all been rebooked on flights, the airline says.

Robertson on Cyclone Gabrielle - further support 'in coming days'
The Finance Minister is speaking to the Auckland Business Chamber today.

Climate Crisis: Air NZ sustainability boss Kiri Hannifin on the race to clean up aviation
Cutting emissions from flying is a huge technological challenge, says Air NZ.

Climate emergency: Expert on how hotels can cut their carbon footprint
Hotels must respond to growing customer demand for sustainable properties.

Manukau shopping centre bar folds - gun violence blamed for scaring off customers
"Recent shooting in the vicinity of the premises discouraged customers" - liquidator.

Cyclone Gabrielle: Fresh produce prices likely to rise, experts say
Consumers are likely to see fewe fruit and vegetables in supermarkets in the coming weeks.

Top flight: The leading airlines revealed by global experts
Airlines flying to New Zealand take top awards in leading ranking.

ASB boss calls for more coordination over climate challenge
Recent storm events have shown how inaccurate flood modelling is.

Cyclone Gabrielle: More fibre in infrastructure diet might be needed
Hold the line: How can we build a more resilient system?

SkyCity seeks hundreds of staff in post-lockdown turnaround
'I’ll be hoping in a year’s time, we’ll be back to 5000 employees again,' says CEO.

Heavy metal: Qantas brings in A380 to clear backlog across the Tasman
Australian carrier hoping to clear backlog within days.

Elon Musk's Starlink internet proves value in cyclone-struck regions
Despite chaos, some Starlink users reporting stable connections.

Inflation corroding Steel & Tube margins
Record revenue but inflation an irritant for Steel & Tube.

It is possible to hate your job but love your work
Financial Times: The modern economy has generated vast numbers of pointless jobs,

SkyCity Entertainment Group turnaround: Profit up 167%
Especially strong Auckland hospitality and gaming machine operations were noted.

Cyclone Gabrielle: Flights through Auckland Airport resume
After a stuttering start, services are being restored but some cancellations persist.

Cyclone Gabrielle: Inside Air NZ’s recovery airlift for 35,000
Airline customer chief urges patience and says contact centre boosted.

House price drop coincides with crippling mortgage rates
Anne Gibson analyses latest house price data, mortgage rates and Fletcher downgrade.

Mainfreight boss helps son's Chicago shift as USA becomes big priority
Son moves continents, turning round Americas division a big focus for Mainfreight.

House sales hit all-time low; Auckland prices plummet
Only 2759 NZ homes were sold last month and just 943 in Auckland.

Cheese, chips and chooks: New data confirms soaring grocery bills
Latest food price data shows ballooning bills could be hard for some to stomach.