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Kiwis put clothes shopping on hold as interest rates bite

Card spending data shows economy slowing as higher interest rates bite.

Bernie Ecclestone to pay $1.3b in civil settlement for tax fraud

Financial Times: Ecclestone failed to declare overseas assets to UK authorities.

Pipe nightmare: Fletcher Building shares expected to fall

The company's pipe business has turned into a nightmare.

Hamas war stirs Arab world’s antipathy to Israel

Financial Times: Crisis elicits solidarity with Palestinians after decades of conflict.

What a global airport boss thought of his connection through Auckland

The industry leader says investment is needed to bring airports up to scratch.

Meridian Energy turns 10, seeks offshore wind opportunities

Meridian teams up with Belgian offshore wind developer.

The remaking of The Wall Street Journal

New York Times: The top editor is moving away from some of the organisation’s traditions.

Australia’s richest person raises stake in lithium producer, threatening $7.1b takeover

Financial Times: Gina Rinehart company muscling in on major mine proposal.

US car salvage industry braced for impending bounty of junk EVs

Financial Times: Companies that wrench apart and shred old cars prepare for big change.

Vero must pay $3.9m for ‘false and misleading’ statements to customers

Judge imposes nearly $4m penalty on insurer.

Mainfreight weighs up risk and opportunities in first climate risk report

The transport company was now considering 'applicable emission targets for the group'.

Surge in travel two-edged for New Zealand economy

The recovery in visitor numbers highest since mid-2020, but well below pre-Covid peak.

Why a $3m-plus Auckland house nets resident only $185,000

New offer to break the impasse between resident lessees and board with 100 properties.

Leaked: Fletcher pipe problem will cost A$1.8b, major builder claims

Fletcher has said there are 30,000 homes in Australia with the Iplex pipe fitted.

Record arrivals from India help boost tourist numbers

India is the fifth-largest source of overseas visitors to New Zealand.

Qantas upheaval: Board chairman to quit scandal-hit airline

Cleanout of board as Australian airline confronts 'reputational issues'.

Farmer confidence the lowest in 20-year history of Rabobank survey

Rabobank survey finds farmer confidence now sits at -72 per cent.

Powercut, schmowercut: Evnex’s $10m raise will fund a breakthrough product

Plus: CEO's verdict on National's EV policy.