New arms industry in New Zealand: From dream to warfighting drone in just a few weeks
Beef, dairy, wine and ... lethal drones? Military, civilian leaders mull NZ arms industry. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Rich-lister controlled charity Wright Family Foundation posts $41.6m surplus after Govt funding boost to BestStart childcare
BestStart is the largest operator in the early childhood sector, with over 260 centres. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Media Insider: Rugby betting complaint – Sky TV’s changes to Israel Dagg promo; Is TVNZ closer to a sale?; Cartoonist’s financial support for The Platform; Top ad exec resigns for new venture
Cartoonist's support for Platform; Top ad exec Nigel Douglas leaving OMD for new venture. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Tesla full self-drive: Early Kiwi adopters wowed overall, but also suffer some bloopers – including a ‘Mickey Mouse’ moment
The NZ version is branded ‘Supervised’, requiring an attentive driver at all times. Source: NZ Herald Business News
NZ’s fiscal future may hinge on getting one million new immigrants by 2050 – Matthew Hooton
OPINION: Treasury’s forecasts depend on a million more immigrants by 2050. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Westpac cuts home loan rates as mortgage competition intensifies
The bank’s five-year special rate is also cut, now sitting at 4.99%. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Ryman extends rally; NZX 50 continues gains – Market close
Having traded flat until late September, the index is now up nearly 3% for the year. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Tīrau Starbucks and Burger King decision expected by late October
The council received 148 public submissions, with most opposing the plan. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Warehouse CEO Mark Stirton warns margins will stay weak amid retail reset
Shareholders have seen the company's stock price fall 30.7% in 12 months. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Auckland nanofibre firm Nanolayr enters voluntary administration process
Investors include Movac, Icehouse Ventures, Sir Stephen Tindall and Ngāi Tahu. Source: NZ Herald Business News