Breadcrumbs List.
Business and economy
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Nature’s wow factor may curb fast fashion
17 October 2025
From the Southern Alps to Milford Sound, dramatic landscapes take our breath away; they might also make us rethink our next purchase.
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Start-ups reach for the stars – literally – in $100k Challenge
17 October 2025
An AI tool designed to support fertility treatments has taken top honours in the Velocity $100k Challenge, alongside start-ups in space optics and live sports gaming.
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Jobseeker changes will squeeze households further
10 October 2025
Analysis: Jobseeker changes turn young adults into dependent children – and squeeze households further, writes Susan St John.
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Behind the big promises on AI in business lies... nothing?
9 October 2025
Opinion: The same technology meant to boost productivity is creating a new form of inefficiency; polished nonsense that takes time to read, process and ultimately ignore.
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The case for oral exams in the age of AI
2 October 2025
Analysis: Researchers say interactive oral assessments are proving to be one of the most effective and authentic ways to see what students really know in the age of AI.
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Digital safety gaps leave vulnerable at risk
1 October 2025
Language barriers and low digital literacy are leaving vulnerable groups exposed to online harms, and without local research, New Zealand is ill-equipped to respond.
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Mike Lee: pro-wrestler to professor
1 October 2025
During his inaugural professorial lecture, Mike Lee revealed rare footage of his pre-academia foray into a 'professional sport'.
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Study warns climate leadership falling short in New Zealand
29 September 2025
Research suggests climate leadership is falling short, with current adaptation efforts focused on property and cost-cutting rather than protecting communities.
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Eden Park’s major economic contribution to Auckland revealed
25 September 2025
A Business School report highlights the stadium’s significant role in driving economic activity in Auckland.
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Graduate's dream of setting up music venture one step closer
19 September 2025
Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Music graduate Celestial Mareni Brown hopes to empower Pacific youth through a music venture.
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Is it time to reform the Reserve Bank?
18 September 2025
Opinion: There's been a lot of change at the Reserve Bank, including the resignation of chair Neil Quigley, but the organisation needs more than a change of personnel, writes Tim Hazledine.
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Swirl, sniff, sip, spit: climate news hits wine market
17 September 2025
Climate news can move markets in unexpected ways, with research suggesting it can reduce the value of some of the world's best wines.