Government invests $14.7M over 7 years in 'precision-driven' healthcare research
By Fiona Rotherham March 10 (BusinessDesk) - The government is investing $14 million over seven years into a $37.8 million public-provider research partnership to promote the new area of "precision-driven" healthcare, building on New Zealand’s expertise in the health IT sector...
Air NZ wins lost luggage case that threatened to disrupt Montreal Convention
By Fiona Rotherham March 9 (BusinessDesk) - Air New Zealand has won its legal action against a Disputes Tribunal decision that the airline contended had wider implications for the aviation industry and around 3.6 billion annual international travellers. The case centres on...
NZME boss Jane Hastings quits, as Australian owner considers options
By Fiona Rotherham March 9 (BusinessDesk) - News publisher and broadcaster NZME's chief executive Jane Hastings has resigned to “pursue other opportunities” after 18 months in the role as its Australian owner, APN News & Media, considers its options for the New Zealand busines...
Hedge fund-backed Kiwi education consultancy Crimson acquires another e-learning outfit
By Fiona Rotherham March 8 (BusinessDesk) - Crimson Consulting, the New Zealand-founded education consultancy that helps students win entry to the world’s elite universities, has merged with not-for-profit e-learning platform Campus Link. Campus Link founder Anne Gaze has t...