This Month
Lorna Jane rides buy-local trend to run up sales, profit
The Brisbane-founded label says the athleisure boom that emerged during the pandemic is from is far from over, as sales and profits rise.
New Zealand’s motor vehicles registry pops up in bankers’ pitch books
While a pitch book mention is miles away from an actual sale process, there are signs suggesting the Kiwis are seriously weighing a sale.
Kiwi AI farming start-up worth $2.9b as Peter Thiel invests
A New Zealand start-up looking to eradicate farm fencing is now valued at $US2 billion after the Silicon Valley giant’s VC arm led a $315 million funding round.
Qantas cuts Jetstar services to New Zealand as fuel costs soar
While the airline has stopped short of the big changes forced on some competitors, it has trimmed the schedule for its low-cost carrier.
Why this CEO doesn’t have meetings before 9.30am
Shane Bracken, who leads Subway in Australasia, reveals how to revive a company and expand it – but having a stellar idea is not among his tips.
Employment Hero hires new MD as founder chases AI riches
One of Australia’s biggest tech start-ups says artificial intelligence has enabled it to build a new employment administration tool that has global potential.
AI giant Anthropic confirms Australian launch and data centre plans
The US company said the Sydney office would be its fourth in the Asia-Pacific, alongside Tokyo, Bengaluru, and Seoul.
Australia’s luxury lodge formula to go global as CEO lays out new plan
Hayley and James Baillie’s ultra-luxury lodge legacy will be folded into a new global portfolio as a new brand, Beckons. First stop? Uluru.
Travellers find a more certain route to Europe – through the US
United Airlines chief executive Scott Kirby says bookings from Australia and New Zealand to European destinations have soared since war broke out in the Gulf.
What Albanese can learn from Carney about immigration
Canada and Australia have been high-immigration countries, but Canada is cutting numbers much harder than Australia. And its housing and rental prices have fallen.
Don’t worry, friends, Trump is toast and America will bounce back
Famed Democrat strategist James Carville says the rest of the world underestimates the ability of America to recover from Donald Trump’s presidency as his power ebbs.
Iconic retailer turns its first profit after 15 years
Online retailing giant The Iconic has finally made it into the black with a $1.9 million profit in 2025. The chief executive says it’s just the beginning.
February
Sharon AI founder’s gambling tangles at Crown Casino
Businessman James Manning’s “neo cloud” is the latest company to be at centre of AI investor mania.
New Zealand’s ex-PM Jacinda Ardern joins Kiwi exodus to Australia
The former prime minister and her family have been spotted looking for property on Sydney’s northern beaches, according to media reports.
Glue Store to close as Accent shifts focus to rolling out Sport Direct
The company behind a string of shoe stores is shuttering the brand, which started in 1998, and will instead focus on its new sports business and on Lacoste.
Brett Blundy-backed City Chic hit by Trump tariffs, but halves losses
First-half earnings have climbed strongly at the women’s plus-size fashion retailer and net losses have halved.
Reece says tough market conditions to persist, despite profit beat
CEO Peter Wilson sees “green shoots” in housing construction, but rate rises and economic headwinds will make for a slow recovery for the plumbing giant.
Lawn mowers on demand: Bunnings joins the Uber Eats menu
The hardware giant is launching more than 30,000 products for quick delivery as the battle for ultra convenience ramps up beyond the grocery aisle.
Rolls-Royce transfers and a $27k suite set the tone at this Queenstown stay
New Zealand’s newest five-star hotel, Roki Collection, includes Remarkables views, helicopters on speed dial and a sleep concierge.
Scandal-hit JLL hires EY’s Selina Short as CEO
The incoming boss faces the tasks of reforming workplace culture, reassuring an unsettled staff and keeping key clients on board at the blue-chip agency.
