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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: 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.
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: 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
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.
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.
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.
AgriZeroNZ reports progress on emissions reduction
AgriZeroNZ’s 2024/25 Year in Review highlights strong momentum in its mission to reduce agricultural emissions. The report outlines a growing pipeline of methane and nitrous oxide solutions, with several tools on track for commercial release by early 2026.
Salesforce agentic AI delivers five‑times ROI for One NZ
Salesforce’s agentic AI platform has helped One NZ unlock a five‑times return on investment and lift customer engagement by 400%. The telco's deployment of Agentforce illustrates how AI agents are transforming service delivery.
Food-price data reflects easing pressure
Stats NZ reported a 0.4 percent dip in food prices in September. While overall food-price inflation is easing, Foodstuffs notes continued pressure in key categories, highlighting the complexity behind shelf-price movements.