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Why Sky TV bought Three – and what's next
PLUS: The inside word on why the Commerce Commission gave the deal the green light.
The latest Kiwi-founded unicorn: Hamish McKenzie’s Substack raises $168m at $1.8b valuation
A New Zealand venture capital firm has invested in the latest raise.
'Look mom, I made it to Times Square!': How Kiwi brand-tracking company celebrated a major milestone
The co-founders reveal the software start-up's global growth figures.
Entrepreneur Bowen Pan on why he returned to NZ
The Kiwi founder of Facebook Marketplace and new NZME director on returning home and new projects. Video / Cameron Pitney
Silicon Valley to NZ: Kiwi Facebook Marketplace inventor is back home to give back
Bowen Pan says NZ's tech sector is 'unrecognisable for the better' after 13 years away.
'Struggle' - TV series producers on problems filming around Queenstown
Brad Pitt just visited but film-makers tell how hard it is to make shows in Queenstown.
Controversial Kiwi start-up, once worth $38m, folds in New York
It says it's collateral damage in the city's war on Airbnb and will try again elsewhere.
Opinion: Public media not actually about audience ratings
OPINION: RNZ's value isn't in popularity but in public accountability.
'Fastest to $20m revenue' – Tracksuit's rapid growth, $42m raise
Tracksuit raised $42m, one of the largest-ever venture capital raises for an NZ start-up.
Jim Grenon, Steven Joyce speak at NZME shareholders meeting
Incoming director Jim Grenon tells shareholders he is looking forward to "rolling up his sleeves"
Google NZ sends $1b offshore as it increases profit, threat of digital sales tax melts away
An academic calls out a lack of transparency in two areas.
Fran O'Sullivan: Willis’ film industry backing shows Budget's focus on economic growth
OPINION: Balancing growth and fiscal prudence will be a tough task for the Govt, though.
The big lessons for NZ in Australia's under-16 social media ban
There are some blanks to fill in as the deadline looms.
'Very sorry': Crushing news for Grand Theft Auto fans
GTA VI will feature a female protagonist in a Miami-like Vice City.
Roger Partridge: How asset recycling could solve NZ's infrastructure woes
OPINION: New Zealand faces a $210 billion infrastructure deficit with ageing systems.
'Buy and bury' - US argues Meta built a social media monopoly
New York Times: Antitrust trial focused on its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp.
Amazon makes last-minute bid for TikTok as Saturday deadline looms: Report
China's Bytedance must sell app or face ban in the US.
Second time lucky: Auckland DJ software firm sells in $175m deal
The Commerce Commission blocked a previous sale to Pioneer DJ.
Oops, we made a mistake – or did we? The rise of ‘mistake marketing’
'Accidental' free shipping, 'leaking' a discount code. How legit is mistake marketing?
NZME board battle: What makes a director independent?
What you need to know about NZME's board nomination process.
Saatchi co-founder Sir John Hegarty on why even good businesses sometimes die
He says modern brands rely too much on data instead of inspiring ideas.
‘Incredibly proud’: Vista’s record revenue driven by box-office success, as CFO departs
Vista Group's revenue hit $150m in 2024, up 5% from 2023.
TVNZ returns to profit
Chief executive Jodi O'Donnell outlines operational turnaround and what lies ahead. Video / Michael Craig
Apartment developer declares insolvency owing $3.76m
Unexpected cost rises, Covid delays, cooling market blamed for development failure.
Liam Dann: Why a 265-year-old beer brand is suddenly cool with Gen Z
Back in black: Guinness sales boomed in 2024 and Liam Dann went along for the ride.
'High-pressure sales pitches': Zuru's Anna Mowbray critical of David Goggins event
The event is described as a series of aggressive sales pitches.
Inside Economics: How we know markets are picking a Trump win
OPINION: Why a capital gains tax is still so contentious - and who supports it.
Small-town backdrop frames the bigger picture
Jared Donkin speaks with Tom Raynel about his journey to founding Radlab.
'Multiple, complex' challenges: Cabinet paper reveals case for news industry bill - and a $50m boost
Google calls it a 'link tax' but Cabinet paper highlights importance of bargaining bill.