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Some see opportunity while other people in Tīrau like it just the way it is.

NZ power system needs to change, says Vector boss

Vector's Simon Mackenzie says the electricity reforms of the 1990s no longer apply.

Fran O'Sullivan: Are Govt appointments a poisoned chalice for directors?

OPINION: Is taking on a Government appointment worth the risk?

First look inside new five-star Horizon by SkyCity hotel

Locals were commissioned to make art within the new hotel to showcase this country.

Younger Chinese fume at call to raise retirement age

Financial Times: Party meeting sparks online row as experts warn about ageing population.

Uber and Lyft score victory in California gig economy case

Financial Times: Ruling says ride-hailing services can treat workers as contractors.

Will Gen X ever be able to retire?

Gen X are caught between ageing parents and struggling kids.

From tabloids to TV: How Murdoch shaped modern media

New York Times: The Australian-born magnate assembled created a global media behemoth.

What analysts say about $2b Arvida takeover: What happens next?

Grant Samuel's adviser report is due out in the next few weeks, then what?

The secret battle for the future of the Murdoch media empire

New York Times: Murdoch siblings unite against father's trust amendment in court.

US stocks sink after Big Tech earnings disappoint

Financial Times: 'Magnificent Seven' scepticism as Alphabet and Tesla lead Nasdaq lower.

First liquidator's report out on Actura NZ: debts of $3.6m listed

Director blamed the pandemic as well as a failure to secure urgent funding to keep going.

Mortgage wars: Major NZ bank undercuts rivals by lowering home loan rates again

The bank has cut its home loan rates for the second time in three weeks.

'We’re not a cash cow' – aviation sector reacts to soaring fees at NZ beauty spot

Government minister accepts charges look 'significant' but are spread over all passengers.

Tesla misses profit estimates as Elon Musk delays ‘robotaxi’ launch

Financial Times: Shares fall despite CEO’s claim about ‘autonomous fleet’.

Home brewing supplier Brewers Coop shuts up shop, in liquidation

Business closes up after nearly 40 years.

Alphabet revenue jumps, shows no sign of AI denting search business

Financial Times: Cloud growth is hot as companies race to build large language models.

Red flag for airlines: Study finds travellers overwhelmed by choice

The range of fares and add-ons is making it more difficult to compare prices.