Business

Vector, Amazon eye global potential of new platform
Infrastructure

Vector, Amazon eye global potential of new platform

The new energy data platform being developed by Vector and Amazon Web Services is a “significant investment” for both firms but one that will have global applications, Vector chief executive Simon Mackenzie says. While the venture is initially targeting the Australian and New...

Gavin Evans 28 Jul 2020
Mainzeal appeal: Did trial judge go rogue?
Law & Regulation

Mainzeal appeal: Did trial judge go rogue?

The Mainzeal directors found liable for reckless trading are arguing the trial judge went rogue as they appeal a $36 million judgment against them. Former Prime Minister Jenny Shipley, Peter Gomm, Clive Tilby and Richard Yan are appealing Justice Francis Cooke’s finding that t...

Victoria Young 28 Jul 2020
NZ suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty, reviews export settings
Economy

NZ suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty, reviews export settings

The New Zealand government has suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong and is reviewing its treatment of military and other strategic exports into the city following China's passing of a national security law for the Chinese administrative region. Foreign Minister Wins...

Brent Melville 28 Jul 2020
Breast cancer AI firm Volpara sees strong cash receipts
Services

Breast cancer AI firm Volpara sees strong cash receipts

ASX-listed Volpara Health Technologies collected its highest quarterly cash receipts since listing in 2016. Wellington-based Volpara, which focuses on early detection of breast cancer using artificial intelligence, said it received nearly $5.0 million in the first quarter to J...

Rebecca Howard 28 Jul 2020