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NZ looks to learn from China's technology innovations
Artificial intelligence, robotics, electric vehicles and new forms of energy were a key focus of the 2025 China Business Summit.
Luxury retailer confirms Auckland, Queenstown closures
Duty Free Shoppers will close all stores in Australia and New Zealand by the end of September.
Diners warned to ‘read the fine print’ when making restaurant bookings
Some restaurants charge cancellation fees if customers fail to follow reservation policies.
Mango prices fall amid glut of imported fruit
Price-cutting reports sour a season that has seen Indian imports displayed at several large Auckland supermarkets.
Teen seeks new logo after ‘shocking’ KFC demand
A young Christchurch entrepreneur has launched an appeal on social media to find a "unique" design for his Korean fried chicken operation.
Tight job market limits career mobility for Asian workers
Migrant background makes it hard for some workers to find better positions elsewhere, so many stay where they are.
Kitchen appliance supplier in spotlight over failure to deliver products, return payments
Customers claim the Auckland company owes refunds totalling more than $270,000.
Indian business community divided on trespass law reforms
New rules double infringement fees and allow franchises to trespass individuals from multiple sites.
Business correspondent Dan Brunskill
Chinese consumer confidence is low, and New Zealand exports to its biggest export market are flatlining. Dan reports from his trip observing the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in China. Audio
Auckland foreign exchange firm fined over $1 million
Company fined for failing to report suspicious activities and submit financial transparency reports relating to money laundering.
'Nightmare' job market for struggling IT workers
Job seekers say the tech job market is a "nightmare", citing fierce competition and a shortage of opportunities that have made finding employment increasingly difficult.
More unsafe children’s products found at Panda Mart
Forty-seven items have now been declared unsafe in an ongoing Commerce Commission investigation into the bargain store.
NZ banks unable to catch all mistaken transfers through human error
The story of a pensioner who almost lost his life savings in a mistaken bank transfer offers a wake-up call for banks, but experts say there's little they can do to ensure such cases don't happen in…
Luxon calls for an ‘all of New Zealand’ investment in India relationship
Addressing an industry gathering in Auckland on Friday, Luxon urges India and Pakistan to de-escalate the increasingly hostile situation at the border.
Qatar Airways in spotlight after refusing to fly student due to health
Carrier offers to refund ticket without penalties, but a family is claiming compensation for the difference in fares to book another flight on a separate airline.
'Golden visa' shutting out Chinese investors - legal experts
Experts have been left perplexed by Immigration New Zealand's interpretation of regulations related to an investment visa pathway for Chinese nationals.
Meet the Indian-origin founders disrupting New Zealand’s fintech scene
Indian-origin founders have launched fintech startups in lending, payment, banking and stock trading applications.
Details of key agreements emerge from Luxon’s India trip
New Zealand and India have launched negotiations on an arrangement facilitating the mobility of professionals and skilled workers.
Reform eyed to tighten rules around debt avoidance
Some business owners attempt to avoid liability by declaring bankruptcy and forming a new company with the same leadership.
Government opens consultation on free trade agreement with India
Businesses, non-governmental organizations and members of the public encouraged to have their say.