Spark earnings draw analyst upgrade, but also some chipped-down target prices
Analyst Arie Dekker now tips a lower 16cps dividend, down from his earlier forecast 17cps. Source: NZ Herald Business News
In Lower Hutt, a half-tonne magnet levitates – a key step toward an era of clean, super-abundant nuclear fusion energy
Government is backing start-up with $35m. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Mastercard tests Agent Pay AI shopping in New Zealand for first time
Expert warns retailers to make sites readable to AI tools or miss sales. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Kiwi Chris Liddell recruited by AI giant Anthropic after it raises funds at $630b valuation, heads for possible IPO
Chris Liddell served as deputy chief of staff in Donald Trump's first presidential term. Source: NZ Herald Business News
300GB of data stolen: Napier law firm Langley Twigg gains injunction as hacker appears to offer files online – Tech Insider
PLUS: Eroad boss quits, David Kirk scores, Judith Collins' parting gift to Rocket Lab. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Horticulture AI start-up Hectre raises $12m, sees $1b revenue within five years
Hectre's AI tools have already analysed 17 billion apples and 37 billion cherries. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Crimson Education names Sir John Key as chairman, hints at IPO, more acquisitions
A Silicon Valley heavy-hitter has also been named on the board. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Sky TV expands 4K Ultra High Definition, but expert says penny-pinching means it falls short
Sky TV says HDR would have added technical complexity – but could still be on the way. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Under-16 social media ban: Visiting Meta exec presses legislative alternative, Stanford says Cabinet’s mind already made up
Government will unveil first online safety measures within weeks. Source: NZ Herald Business News
The power station in your driveway: Queenstown trial uses EVs to power households
The upsides and the downsides. Source: NZ Herald Business News