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BP hopes ‘safe pair of hands’ chief can help oil major catch up with rivals

Financial Times: Newly anointed BP boss must convince investors of its strategy.

Editorial: Buckle up - it could be another bumpy year for flying

Aviation is never dull and this year promises to be as interesting as ever.

Hands-on: Samsung bets big on AI with Galaxy S24 phones

Circle to Search, live translation of phone calls, erasing people from pics.

Airfare bargains: New York on Qantas for $1500 return

Stats out today show fares fell in the 12 months to December.

Harvey Norman revenue falls in spending downturn

Consumers are being more cautious about investing in their homes, the company says.

China’s population decline accelerates as economy reaches low growth target

Financial Times: Deepening property sector crisis, deflation and demographic pressures.

Council fails to sell Auckland Film Studios — here's its excuse

No buyers emerge after two-year process, which kicked off after $37.5m grant for upgrades.

Holiday spend hangover: Westpac warns of financial distress

A major bank is warning consumers to budget this year.

The changing face of Auckland: Apartment projects to dominate in 2024

But as some rise, why are others struggling to get off the ground?

Flight bookings take off as Kiwis try to beat post-holiday blues

Flight Centre says some good deals are popping up for those booking ahead.

Property Insider: $33m Auckland block bought pre-election for scrapped light rail

'Irresponsible' said Simeon Brown of the rail business buying so close to the election.

Nike races to keep from losing ground to more nimble rivals

Financial Times: CEO John Donahoe tasked with trying to reposition sportswear giant.

Opinion: Competent jerks have a shelf life in the office

Financial Times: Performance alone will only get you so far, writes Anjli Raval.

Govt-owned Genesis, Saudis and Canadians build $104m solar farm

Canterbury is first, Northland is likely to be next.

Lisa King on expanding AF to the US market

AF and Eat My Lunch founder Lisa King says her biggest success is leaving corporate.

Shopping warranty service Boxer goes bust owing $36m

Kiwi e-commerce business Boxer owes $36m after going into liquidation.

US drawn further into Middle East conflict with Houthi strikes

Financial Times: US struggles to balance deterrence and diplomacy amid war shockwaves.

Bitcoin’s Wall Street takeover frustrates crypto’s true believers

Financial Times: Approval of first bitcoin ETFs undermines libertarian vision.