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'Nothing was going to stop me': Pioneer who built ski resort from scratch sells up
Peter Foote started building Mt Dobson Ski Area with a $2000 bulldozer.

Market close: NZ sharemarket rises as gentailers make gains
The NZ sharemarket rose strongly today as gentailers made gains across the board.

Uber adds new ride option for Kiwis in Asia-Pacific first
Uber Big Boot launches today in 11 New Zealand cities, offering 500L boot space.

Why Bremworth is returning to synthetic carpets after three years
Bremworth will make synthetic carpets again, reversing a 2020 decision.

Allbirds predicts turnaround - finally - if lucky break on tariffs holds true
PLUS: Waterproof Allbirds - and some "professional" sneakers for the office.

Tourism industry leaders push to get more Chinese visitors to NZ
That market has still only returned to around 60% of pre-Covid levels.

‘Rip-off’: App developer and Consumer say fees will stifle open banking
Government, banks respond.

Emirates Group announces record $10.5b gross profit
Group invested billions in new aircraft, infrastructure and technology.

Rocket Lab revenue slips 7% as space company expands American defence efforts
Sir Peter Beck announces a new holding company called Rocket Lab Corporation.

Stock Takes: Will reporting season see the end of a bear market?
Fisher and Paykel Healthcare will be the main event when it reports on May 28.

Matthew Hooton: Desperate times call for bold measures
OPINION: Brooke van Velden’s pay equity move is just the start of the savings needed.

NZME board battle: Big US shareholder withdraws director nominations
Osmium has yet to say who it might be backing for the NZME board roles.

Pushpay insider trader loses latest bid for suppression
Businessman sentenced in 2023 fails to overturn conviction and retain name suppression.

Market close: NZ sharemarket drops while The Warehouse finds encouragement
The NZ sharemarket had a slight gain today as the Red Sheds reported sales growth.

First look: Inside stage one of new Wānaka retirement village
Nothing for under $1m here: the starting point is $1.24m, but prices go up to $4.5m.

NZ Post unveils new 30,000sq m Auckland Processing Centre
The building is the largest infrastructure investment ever made by NZ Post. VIDEO / Michael Craig

ANZ NZ's first-half profit edges up to $1.16 billion
Chief executive Antonia Watson says the flat result reflects the state of the economy.

NZ banks face repaying $9.2b in cheap Covid loans in coming months
The money was borrowed during Covid times at a very low interest rate.

Bryce Wilkinson: Nicola Willis faces uphill Budget battle with fiscal deficits
OPINION: This year's Budget needs to cut ineffective spending and increase income.

Power play: The businessman aiming to reshape NZME
Jim Grenon opens up about his past, including being on the wrong side of an epic lawsuit.

NZME board battle – Takeovers Panel clears Jim Grenon of any code breach
It says Grenon's move and association with Caniwi did not exceed 20% of voting rights.

Leighton Roberts: Lessons from Warren Buffett for Kiwi investors
OPINION: Buffett emphasised patience and understanding businesses over market trends.

Market close: Contact-Manawa deal boosts NZ sharemarket
New Zealand shares ended strongly after better jobs data and on takeover news.

Airfares: Commerce Commission explains why it doesn’t want a competition study, but tells airlines to watch out
Is the system 'broken' or is NZ just too tough for more aviation players?

Airlines, airports welcome visa change for foreign language speakers
Airline supply issues, bevy of charges could be dragging down tourism recovery, some say.

Auckland Airport regulation risk overhyped: Analyst
Could the airport lose its 'dual till' model and become a victim of Nanny State rules?

Jobless rate better than expected, part-time worker increase credited
The labour market remained weak and disinflationary, economists say.

'Largest portfolio' – $600m+ deal for seven NZ hotels to be sold
Hotels in Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown are to be sold.

Inside Economics: How much Government debt is too much?
OPINION: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.

Airfares too high? Take the bus, InterCity says ahead of new electric bus launch
A new electric city bus is coming. Long-haul EV buses may be viable in a year or so too.

Market close: SkyCity shares fall 6% as NZX 50 trades flat
The casino operator has downgraded its earnings guidance for the second time.

Key says Trump using tariffs largely for leverage – but has fears for NZ film industry
The former Prime Minister also sees confidence returning to the New Zealand economy.

'Back to life': Baywatch legend's Kiwi series rescued after TV firm's collapse, debts
David Hasselhoff tells of love for NZ and joy of saved show despite Stripe Studios' debts.

Govt warned it'll be lumped with bigger bill than insurers if disaster strikes
Insurers pass Reserve Bank stress test, but it worries about the Government's finances.

'Decades of experience' – Craig Heatley company, Hoppers plan $220m marina
A forecast 140 jobs are to be created over 30 years if plans are allowed to proceed.

'No-brainer': NZME chair on why she'll step down early; Steven Joyce opens up on board bid
Barbara Chapman: 'Focus of last few months has been on preserving editorial independence'.

Up in Smoke: Why NZ's medical cannabis industry is struggling to make ends meet
After tragic cases, a new industry touted as a potential saviour has run into roadblocks.

Property Insider: What could the future hold for ex-Auckland Star site? Architects explain champion Te Arai home design
'Somebody, please build something here – anything' debate on a site empty for 36 years.

Nearly 500k people behind on loan payments, mortgage arrears hit eight-year high
The OCR has fallen 200 basis points since August, but home owners are still struggling.

Market close: NZ sharemarket rebound continues
Composure is returning to markets after an unruly April.

Media firm board battle: Ex-National Govt Cabinet minister in line to be NZME chair
A potential compromise is on the horizon in NZME's board battle.

Floating rate fad helps Westpac's profit grow 10%
Bank reports $525 million profit in six months.

NZME’s new-look exec: Editor-in-chief to top table, chief commercial officer leaving company
The changes come a month before the company's critical shareholders' meeting.

AI could make crashes worse, amplify herd behaviour: Reserve Bank
One expert says the report doesn't go far enough, another says it overplays the risks.

Air New Zealand's 787-9 Dreamliner retrofit: CEO Greg Foran on big investment, top job
Advances in the digital world will be replicated in the flight experience, Foran says.

Almost 40% of retail crime not being reported to police
Retail NZ members reported more than 140,000 crime incidents in 2023-2024.

From politics to police: Former Herald political editor's new role as a senior public servant
Claire Trevett in key media relations role; Well-known ex-TVNZ reporter also joins police.