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DHL sticks with its 2030 sustainable fuel target
Environment

DHL sticks with its 2030 sustainable fuel target

New alcohol-to-jet fuel technology could unblock supply bottlenecks.

Greg Hurrell 23 Jul 2025
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Why Trump always chickens out on China
Trade

Why Trump always chickens out on China

NZ has “once in a lifetime opportunity” for infrastructure, tech funding, economist says. 

Dileepa Fonseka 22 Jul 2025
August rate cut still on the cards
Economy

August rate cut still on the cards

Annual inflation increased 2.7% in the 12 months to the June quarter. 

Rebecca Howard 21 Jul 2025
Annual inflation up 2.7% in June year
Economy

Annual inflation up 2.7% in June year

Annual inflation slightly lower than economists expected. 

Rebecca Howard 21 Jul 2025


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