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Nasty loan surprise: Ombudsman's warning over Xmas ‘payment holidays’

A motorist's nasty loan surprise could be a lesson to others.

Markets with Madison: OpenAI axes Altman

OpenAI axed chief executive Sam Altman, leading its President Greg Brockman to quit. Here’s all the events that led to the surprise sacking and his potential comeback. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / AP

Acquisitions beckon for cashed-up a2 Milk

With $757m in the bank, a2 Milk looks set to build its supply chain through acquisitions.

Tearful Breakfast host Matty McLean quits TVNZ; joins former ZM star at The Hits

Media Insider: 'Finally this face-for-radio is where it belongs! I’m so excited.'

Ruchir Sharma: China’s rise is reversing

Financial Times: Past two years see biggest drop in China's share of global GDP since Mao.

Kiwi townhouse rental owner wins apology from global accommodation giant

A $182b online booking service says sorry after payment problems.

Simon Pound on a new venture capital fund

Previously Unavailable managing partner Simon Pound on a new venture capital fund that takes a brand-based approach to investing. Video / Corey Fleming

Tangaroa College students get refurbished laptops via Quadrent, BNZ, Te Puni

Pupils at Ōtara's Tangaroa College are among the recipients of refurbished corporate laptops under a new scheme run by Quadrent, BNZ, Te Puni Kōkiri and others. Video / Quadrent

Refurb scheme aims to deliver 20,000 ex-corporate laptops to students

The initiative will also address New Zealand's lousy e-waste record.

SpaceX launches most powerful rocket ever built - but explosions end test flight

The room grew quiet once it was clear the spaceship had been destroyed.

OpenAI schism leads to Sam Altman’s ousting — and an opening to rivals

Financial Times: New alliances will be created by the CEO's sudden, dramatic departure.

Sasha Borissenko: How international humanitarian law applies to the Israel-Hamas War

OPINION: Plus, what is New Zealand doing?

Gaming the system? Teens among highest earning beneficiaries of trusts - IRD

Data confirms trustees tend to use their children to minimise their tax bills.

Diana Clement: The pain of paying for aged care

OPINION: A very basic room in a care facility can cost $1350 or more a week.

'Potential vulnerabilities': TVNZ review has 11 findings to help prevent rogue interviews, editing

'Trust is built over a long period of time, yet can be eroded so quickly.'

Companies pulling ads from Elon Musk's X amid concerns about antisemitism

A White House spokesman condemned Musk over the tweets.

Steven Joyce: Coalition negotiators hanging tough - to a degree

OPINION: The three parties are executing a delicate tightrope walk.

Mary Holm: Don’t play it too safe - get your investments off to a fast start

OPINION: Some words of wisdom for a beginner.