Stories That Shape Conversation

Agriculture
17/09/2026
AgriZero backs technology to tackle agricultural methane

AgriZero chief executive Wayne McNee told The Post he is increasingly optimistic about the range of technologies being developed to help New Zealand farmers reduce methane emissions.

Technology
09/09/2026
AI reshapes how New Zealanders shop

Salesforce NZ country lead Richard Phillimore-Smith spoke to The Post about how AI is changing the way New Zealanders research, compare and buy products.

Opinion
27/05/2026
Opinion: Fees Free is gone, what replaces it?

First Foundation CEO Kirk Sargent shared his perspective with The Post on what should replace the Government's Fees Free scheme.

Financial
18/05/2026
Bond yields put NZ funding costs in focus

Matt Logan, portfolio manager, credit, at Fisher Funds shares market commentary on rising government bond yields and the implications for New Zealand’s funding costs.

Opinion
25/04/2026
Opinion: Spotlight on Luxon's political media strategy

Trish Sherson, comments on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's political media strategy and audience engagement in New Zealand Herald Media Insider.

Energy
24/04/2026
NewPower Energy’s latest solar project strengthens Waikato energy resilience

NewPower Energy opened its latest solar project, Taiohi Solar Farm, at Rangiriri in the Northern Waikato – marking a significant milestone for renewable energy development in the region and a major contribution to strengthening long-term energy resilience in the Waikato.

Opinion
20/04/2026
Opinion: AI can mimic the news. It still depends on the real thing

In a Media Insider opinion piece for the New Zealand Herald, Trish Sherson examines the growing influence of AI on news and information

Technology
25/03/2026
Airwallex appoints Sir Bill English as NZ chair

Global payments firm Airwallex has appointed former Prime Minister Sir Bill English as chair of its New Zealand board, signalling its commitment to the local market. The move brings significant economic and governance experience as the fintech scales its presence and regulated infrastructure for Kiwi businesses.

Infrastructure
20/03/2026
World-leading plasma torch takes aim at NZ's most potent greenhouse gases

Minister of Conservation, Hon Tama Potaka, officially opens the $10 million National Refrigerant Destruction Facility – signalling a new era in addressing the environmental impact of New Zealand’s most potent greenhouse gases.

Financial
19/11/2025
Fisher Funds CEO backs compulsory retirement savings

Fisher Funds CEO Simon Power has reignited the national conversation on retirement savings, urging cross-party consensus on making KiwiSaver compulsory.