New Year 2026 Honours: Rod Drury knighted for services to business, technology and philanthropy
Xero founder is now investing in start-ups and pushing power reform. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Spark chief executive Jolie Hodson on her biggest mistake, the chances of economic recovery in 2026 – Summer Questions
Plus: Her top read to get a handle on AI. Source: NZ Herald Business News
LawVu hits $400m valuation, buys European firm ClauseBase to boost its AI push
A Bay of Plenty start-up signs up some big-name global customers. Source: NZ Herald Business News
2degrees to begin 3G shutdown within days, One NZ sets town-by-town timetable
Many devices beyond phones rely on 3G. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Kitea Health closes $13m raise, lines up human trials in the US
Specialist Aussie funds back capital raise. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Australia’s under-16 social media ban starts today – how does it work? A Q&A
PLUS: Will it push Luxon to a similar move here? Source: NZ Herald Business News
Kiwi Harry Mellsop raises $7.3m for his physical-world AI start-up Antioch
An ex-Tesla engineer is being funded by other New Zealand entrepreneurs. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Deloitte Top 200: Company of the year – Sir Peter Beck’s Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab’s order book has topped US$500m as global demand surges for launches. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Watch: SkyCity’s $1b NZICC sets February opening as 2026 conferences locked in
The $1b centre will open to the public on February 11 next year. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Microsoft New Zealand sees strong revenue growth – turnover now double its 2021 level
The threat of a digital services tax has melted away. Source: NZ Herald Business News