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Untested in court, Trump's new tariffs on Canada raise legal questions
To sanction Canada for allegedly discriminating against US dairy, auto and alcoholic beverage exports this summer, the Trump administration reached back to the Great Depression.

Transpower banks $176m profit after 64% jump
The state-owned electricity grid operator made $69m more than a year earlier as regulated revenue increased and it embarked on a major programme of investment in New Zealand’s power network.

The real life crime story rocking GTA 6 ahead of Netflix debut
A global manhunt and billions of dollars on the line in the wild real-life story of GTA 6 and the leaks threatening to derail its launch.

Gender pay gap largely unchanged as median earnings rise to $35.96/hour
New Zealand's gender pay gap remained largely unchanged at 5.3% in the June 2026 quarter, following a slight increase from 5.2% in the June 2025 quarter.

This chart says the US stock market is ready to crash
Usually when numbers shoot higher on Wall Street, it is a reason for celebration.

Lendr secures $100 million bank funding
Specialist Auckland-based property lender, Lendr has secured an immediate $100 million warehouse funding facility from Westpac.

ASB profit down; Adviser support steady

What 100+ New Zealand businesses want to improve with AI
Over 100 NZ businesses identify where AI can cut manual work and unlock better results.

Increasing number of homes selling for a loss
As mortgage lending crashes to nearly zero amid a prolonged property market slump, the number of homes selling for a loss is steadily increasing hitting 13.1% – the highest since 2012.

Popular Grey Lynn bar to close for good after 24 years
The Gypsy Tea Room will close on Sunday after 24 years in the central Auckland suburb.

Who is responsible for notifying policy changes?

Others sought in alleged $5 million mortgage fraud

Chinese users of AI companions bereft after government tightens regulations
Li Linlin cried for days after losing her AI boyfriend.

Kiwibank lone voice calling for no OCR hike
Kiwibank is the lone voice in saying rates hikes should stop until after the election.

South Korean police scandal over missing person cases deepens public distrust
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean police officer's alleged falsification of documents in two missing person cases has exposed gaps in police oversight and fueled public distrust of police.

Meta reaches $28b settlement in landmark US trial over teen social media addiction
Meta did not respond immediately to a request for comment. The US$17 billion settlement is a fraction of the company's 2025 revenue of US$201 billion.

Kmart to open largest New Zealand store next month
The store at Westgate Town Centre in Auckland will open on September 10.

US states seek billions from Meta in record child safety trial
Opening statements are set to kick off Tuesday in a pivotal trial for Meta Platforms in a California federal court, where states are seeking billions of dollars in damages for social media harms to children.

Former AMP Life policyholders moving to Asteron
Resolution Life, which acquired AMP Life a number of years ago is proposing moving the AMP policyholders to Asteron Life.

Disputes Tribunal orders Kmart to pay Christchurch couple over contaminated sand
Elle Chrisp and David Dingwall's toddlers played in asbestos-contaminated sand and they asked for the retail giant to cover the bills.

Insurance dominates FSC awards

Forbes editor out; report says he took $6M from founder of firm that does business with magazine
The top editor of Forbes left his job last month and was reportedly dismissed for accepting $6 million from the founder of a firm that does business with the magazine.

Former Sacred Hill executive pleads not guilty to SFO fraud charges
A former Sacred Hill Vineyards executive accused of overstating the value of the company’s wine inventory to secure funding has pleaded not guilty.