News in Brief

News in Brief
Rocket Lab nabs Biden funding
Markets

Rocket Lab nabs Biden funding

Rocket Lab has hit a milestone by launching two Electron rockets within 24 hours.The New Zealand-American firm also said on Tuesday it had finalised US$23.9 million (NZ$41.3m) in Biden administration “Chips Act” funding.Proposed recipients of funding under the legislation, design...

Staff reporters 26 Nov 2024
Booster Innovation Fund takes a hit
KiwiSaver

Booster Innovation Fund takes a hit

KiwiSaver provider Booster has written down the value of its Booster Innovation Fund by $664,000 following a decision by one of the 44 businesses in the fund that it will be placed in liquidation.The firm cannot yet be named.The fund is a small part of the total Booster KiwiSaver...

Staff reporters 26 Nov 2024
Blis in the black
Markets

Blis in the black

Blis has reported an increase in revenue and earnings despite a patent dispute.

Staff reporters 26 Nov 2024
Channel looks to raise $50m, inks deal with Fletcher subsidiary
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Channel looks to raise $50m, inks deal with Fletcher subsidiary

Projects expected to deliver $120m in incremental revenue over 15-year period. 

Staff reporters 25 Nov 2024