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Elon Musk fires Tesla’s entire supercharger team

Financial Times: Electric-car maker’s public policy unit also being disbanded.

New York professor's verdict on NZ’s phones-in-schools ban

As the measure kicks in this week, commentators and teachers have differing takes.

Project Kea can buy Canterbury land for giant rubbish recycling plant

Two ministers signed off on the land deal for the project, opposed by some locals.

Bad mortgage debt expected to rise by 40 per cent by year's end

The Reserve Bank says banks are well positioned to help struggling borrowers.

NZ's 'ambitious' FTA with the EU comes into force

Horticulture shipments likely to take immediate advantage of NZ's FTA with the EU.

A touch of Egypt in Auckland: What's behind this rooftop film set?

Who's behind the ziggurat on an inner-city gym rooftop?

Will NZ's school phone ban work? Let’s see what it does for students’ curiosity

Where nearly everyone has a smartphone, probably nearly everyone will have an opinion.

Food and drinks giants flag price pressure on low-income consumers

Financial Times: The 'K-shaped economy' kicks off as consumer habits diverge.

Seven hours on the phone: Air NZ apologises to customer left in limbo

A customer was left without a flight plan after Chicago to Auckland service was cancelled.

Air New Zealand versus Jetstar: Which airline’s the most reliable right now

A hit to reliability comes as Air NZ is pushing up prices on domestic routes.

Alliance asks farmer-shareholders for capital

Group chair says there's 'probably never a great time to ask for money from shareholders'.

'It's been a privilege': B+LNZ CEO Sam McIvor resigns

McIvor has taken up a new role as chief executive of Ospri.

Elon Musk flies in to meet China’s premier as Tesla fights local rivals

Financial Times: Billionaire makes push on ‘robotaxis’ in bid to revive fortunes.

Dubai plans to move airport to a new $59b facility

Huge project latest chapter in the rebound of long-haul carrier Emirates.

NZ company helps fight US fentanyl drug plague with protection for law enforcers

Eagle Protect has its eye on becoming a $100m company.

Shockwaves through Wall Street as non-compete agreements banned

A US Federal Trade Commission ruling forces a rethink on deals for high-paid staff.

Shortage of aircraft seats the latest problem for airlines

Financial Times: Delays getting seats the latest supply chain issue for airlines.

Air NZ faces strict new instant refund rules for US flights

Passengers are in line for hundreds of millions in refunds a year.