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Fewer roads, more hospitals: Government publishes sobering Infrastructure Plan
The Government was warned New Zealand can't build everything it wants.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
What were the 10 biggest deals of 2025 where foreigners bought NZ assets?
The deals included $US700m being invested in the financial services business FNZ Group.
2degrees completes 3G shutdown, One NZ resumes closures
PLUS: Spark reveals the number still on 3G.
China hacked Downing Street phones for years
US intelligence says the campaign may still be active, risking Sir Keir Starmer’s team.
Dunedin to lose 3G tomorrow as One NZ begins shutdown
Many devices beyond phones rely on 3G. 2degrees' shutdown already underway.
CEO of Iranian telecom operator fired for failing to block internet
Irancell boss Alireza Rafiei was fired after resisting an internet shutdown.
Summer Questions: 2degrees CEO Mark Callander on following your instinct, AI and outer space
Telco boss on the year ahead.
EB Games to shut all local stores as New Zealand arm closes this month
The New Zealand arm posted a multi-million dollar loss in the 2024 year.
$356m Rakon takeover bid ‘seems solid, main hurdle gone’ - NZSA
Shares surge in early trading.
What do CEOs read in summer? NZ leaders on their first books of 2026
From romantasy to Roman emporers - the surprising books NZ chief execs took on holiday.
Survey reveals business leaders’ hopes, fears, spending intentions for 2026
Plus: The 10 biggest threats.
EB Games proposes shutting down all NZ stores, ending local operations
Under the proposal, all 38 New Zealand stores and the distribution centre would shut.
Revealed: What F1 in 2026 will look like
Overtake mode will replace DRS, letting drivers unleash extra power anywhere.
Cargo ship seized over Gulf of Finland undersea cable damage probe
Police say the Fitburg cargo ship was seized in the Gulf of Finland.
Tokelauans in NZ to work more closely with communities back home
A broken sea cable has forced Atafu onto costly, fragile satellite internet.
Summer Questions: Spark CEO Jolie Hodson on her biggest mistake
Plus: Her top read to get a handle on AI.
'TV3 is unwatchable': Viewers vent as glitch hits multiple channels, technicians work through night
Viewers reported severe pixelation and audio issues during the 6pm news.
Govt confirms plan to sell Chorus debt, will invest in infrastructure
The sale will fund schools, hospitals and roads, Finance Minister Nicola Willis said.
Uber driver takes on Uber, launching his own rideshare service
Daniel Lowe has signed up 1500 drivers before aRide’s launch this Wednesday.
2degrees will begin 3G shutdown in days, One NZ delays
Many devices beyond phones rely on 3G.
Richard Prebble: If the Govt will not sell ‘assets’, who pays for safer roads and bridges?
OPINION: The Government now faces a structural deficit as climate costs loom.
Microsoft announces $21.8b investment in India, its ‘largest ever’ in Asia
A new Hyderabad cloud region twice Eden Gardens' size is due mid-2026.
Inside One NZ's push to automate its network with AI
One NZ now runs 31 AI agents beside staff, from billing to network control.
‘Human-centred focus to leadership’ earns Air NZ leader top young executive honour
Kate Boyer leads 2600 staff across 20 airports in New Zealand and abroad.
'It's interesting times': How AI is changing the search for information in NZ
Lawyers and travel agents warn AI-generated advice can mislead and backfire.
One NZ hit with $1.1m penalty for breaching emergency call obligations
One NZ said it took its responsibilities under the 111 Contact Code seriously.
Rakon narrows loss as more production moves to India
Revenue rose 30% for the telco, data centre, AI and defence business.