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Kurtley Beale during the First Nations & Pasifika captain’s run.

Pacific delegates, DFAT out in force at historic Lions Test

The British and Irish Lions face the inaugural First Nations Pasifika XV on Tuesday. The official function could be almost as interesting as the match itself. 

City Chic operates 78 stores across Australia and New Zealand as well as local and US websites and wholesale partners.

City Chic sales, full-year earnings dragged lower by US

The ladies’ plus-sized fashion retailer has returned to profitability, but full-year earnings and sales have fallen short of expectations.

Director Peter Jackson says it would have been easier to do a runner than make a video of the Beatles song Now and Then.

‘Lord of the Rings’ director wants to resurrect this giant bird

The “Lord of the Rings” director Peter Jackson is investing millions to bring the moa bird back to life, using a “Jurassic Park”-like approach. Is it possible?

AMSL Aero says its Vertiia aircraft will likely cost $3 million and be available by 2030.

Sydney start-up says $4.6m flying cars will be on the market by 2030

AMSL Aero has appointed a former Silicon Valley executive to run the business and is preparing to ask investors for more money as it nears take off.

Woolworths is making sweeping changes to it supermarkets and food businesses.

Bardwell shakes up Woolworths supermarket management in broad reset

The grocery giant is aiming to streamline operations and elevate fresh foods and own-branded products in a bid to claw back market share from rivals Coles and Aldi.

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June

Cocaine packages intercepted at Sydney’s Port Botany.

Australians are the world’s biggest users of cocaine

A new report shows that drug use is increasing around the world – and Australia is also the leading consumer of ecstasy.

United States Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the G7.

PM cannot say when he’ll meet Donald Trump

Anthony Albanese says whenever he meets the US president, it will be “at a time that’s convenient for both of us”.

Halter chief executive Craig Piggott says cows are happy and relaxed in farms with virtual fences.

Smart collar for cows could abolish the need for farm fences

Halter, a New Zealand technology start-up that allows farmers to control their cattle via solar-powered electronic collars, has a $1.5 billion valuation.

A warmer Autumn has resulted in fewer sales of puffer jackets at outdoor wear specialist Kathmandu.

Puffers are out at Kathmandu as retailer drops profit warning

The clothing brand would have breached its banking covenants due to poor trading, but it has been given some breathing space by its lenders.

Winston Peters: “New Zealand hopes that steps will be taken swiftly to address New Zealand’s concerns so that this support can be resumed as soon as possible.”

New Zealand halts Cook Islands funding over China row

New Zealand and Australia have both become increasingly cautious about China’s growing presence in the Pacific and the threat it poses to their national security.

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern and her husband Clarke Gayford, who began filming her intimate moments shortly after she took office.

Why Jacinda Ardern made an intimate documentary about her marriage

The former NZ prime minister went along with her husband when he started filming her because she figured no one would ever see it. Two filmmakers had other ideas.

The 100-year-old Wittner shoe brand has been rescued by The Shoe Group.

Wittner poised for rescue by retailer behind Jo Mercer, Novo Shoes

The voluntary administrators have entered into a period of exclusivity with The Shoe Group for the sale of most of the iconic retailer.

Future Fund-backed OneFortyOne in mega forestry deal

The biggest forestry deal by an Australian-owned firm in a decade comes as the country prepares for the next home-building boom.

May

BioScout units are installed on farms and vineyards across Australia, New Zealand and internationally.

BioScout goes global using AI to protect farms, vineyards from disease

The venture capital-backed start-up is expanding internationally after its founders turned scientific research into an increasingly lucrative agricultural tech player.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers wants to attract more foreign investment, but industry says FIRB is still a problem.

‘Needs a lot of work’: Industry says FIRB still has big problems

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has launched a new portal for applications to the Foreign Investment Review Board, but industry players say it needs a lot more work.

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The Patuna Chasm Walk

Our wine writer meets his match in a NZ gorge

The highlight of a tasting tour through Martinborough has nothing to do with vineyards.

New Zealand’s pristine Queenstown.

Anti-Trumpers race to New Zealand with golden visas

The majority of new applicants are from the US, followed by Hong Kong and China, as Donald Trump drives global uncertainty.

Wellington

‘In a financial trap’: NZ cuts punish public sector, business, workers

The conservative government will release its annual budget on Thursday and is expected to continue to push fiscal discipline.

Tracey Spicer’s journey from wheelchair to mountaintop

Raising funds for UN Women’s programs, the journalist gets back on her feet after illness to scale New Zealand’s rocky mountains.

Trade Minister Don Farrell wants improved access for sheep and beef exports as part of a free trade deal with Europe.

How Australian farmers are being dudded on European sales

Australian beef exports to Europe would need to triple and sheep sales rise six-fold to match what New Zealand farmers enjoy under their free trade deal.

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