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China is racing ahead in artificial intelligence and robotics – and New Zealand risks being left on the sidelines if it doesn’t pay close attention. In this week’s episode of The Business of Tech, I talk to two Kiwis who’ve just had a rare front‑row seat on China’s AI boom – Auckland-based ElementX co‑founder and chief technology officer Ming Cheuk, and Christch...

Pathfinder's John Berry and Motion Capital's Ralph Chang discuss with Herald NOW Business the case for KiwiSaver venture capital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM ponders Fieldays, "friendly fire" from Winston and whether wilding pines should attract carbon credits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jarden's Mike McIntyre breaks down the latest GDT result and what it means for the dairy sector.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 5000 New Zealand bank accounts have been used by scammers to transfer stolen funds over the past nine months. These 'mule' accounts have been flagged by a new information sharing platform banks are using to detect scams: the Fraud Intelligence Exchange. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

US lifting Iran oil ban once interim deal is official;  SpaceX buys Cursor; Pathfinder puts KiwiSaver cash into  $27.2m Motion Capital climate-tech fund.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chief economist of our largest bank says there's no reason our economy can't bounce right back if the Iran peace deal lasts.  GDP data due to today is expected to show the economy grew between 0.7% and 1% in the March quarter.  A contraction is possible in the June quarter.  But ANZ's Sharon Zollner told Mike Hosking things should hopefully pick up again, straight away.  Sh...

Labour's suggested the Government's out of touch with the challenges beneficiaries face trying to lock down a job.  Social Development Minister Louise Upston wants to slash the number of people on Jobseeker to 140 thousand by 2030. But Labour says we're on track to miss this target by more than 60 thousand people.  Social Development spokesperson Willow-Jean Prime is criticising the meas...

Elon Musk's SpaceX company has overtaken Amazon as the fifth most valuable in the world. It comes after a surge in its share price, driven by it joining New York's Nasdaq stock exchange, and the announcement it's buying an AI startup firm for $100 billion dollars. Milford Asset Management expert Remy Wisenberg explained further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gaspy director Mike Newton says he expects the price of fuel to drop at an accelerated rate with the new peace deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US-Iran peace deal has brought down oil prices and eased some inflation fears. Liam Dann and Tamsyn Parker discuss what that means for Kiwi wallets, the outlook for interest rates, and whether New Zealand's long-awaited recovery might finally be gaining momentum. Plus, what can we learn from Switzerland's debate over immigration and population growth? The Economy of Everything is brought to yo...

Oil futures are sticky at US$80 a barrel for the rest of the year, and central banks will be watching what we spend and charge, closely.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The deal could reshape NZ's economy   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fuel is a major cost-line for businesses and any easing of geopolitical tension could give markets some breathing room. Mohandeep Singh - Craigs.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Filmer of Dashr tells Herald NOW Business how the startup aims to simplify finances with an inflation tracker.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bay of Plenty could be seeing the light at the end of the economic tunnel.  ASB's Regional Economic Scoreboard shows the Bay's reclaimed first place after a strong kiwifruit season. Canterbury's runner up, Otago third and the West Coast last. Tauranga Business Chamber chief executive, Matt Cowley, says innovation follows money and there's a lot of innovation in the area.   "Even the...

From collecting bottles for pocket money in small town South Canterbury to advising governments at the IMF, Westpac chief economist Kelly Eckhold has spent a lifetime thinking about how economies work. He joins Money Talks to discuss inflation, productivity, inequality and why New Zealand's biggest challenge may not be how we divide the pie, but how we grow it. Money Talks is brought to you by CMC...

News of a peace agreement to be signed this between Iran and the US is prompting optimism about fuel prices and the global economy, but the Finance Minister is staying cautious. Both sides have agreed a deal, to be formally signed in Switzerland on Friday - and it's understood the the Strait of Hormuz will reopen and 60 days of nuclear negotiations will commence. Nicola Willis says there's been br...

AngelHQ co-founder Suse Reynolds tells Herald NOW Business about backing the next big start ups See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Finance Minister says it's still too early to say whether we're seeing the beginning of the end of the fuel crisis.  Prices have already fallen significantly since the US-Iran peace deal was announced.  Traders on prediction market Kalshi are now picking the Strait of Hormuz to reopen and be fully back to normal by August.  But Nicola Willis told Mike Hosking while the deal is c...

Forsyth Barr Investment Strategist Zoe Wallis takes a look at the week ahead for the global markets, Monday 15 June.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland's Q Theatre has announced support with venue and crew cost cover for 9 productions, to build a pipeline of future stage successes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand needs major investment in clean energy and long-term infrastructure as it looks to decarbonise. Business Commentator Fran O’Sullivan.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shares in Elon Musk's SpaceX jumped as much as 30% during trading on debut after the biggest IPO in history. Shane Solly Harbour Asset Management.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US and Iran have agreed to a peace deal, and the news has brought some hope into the economy. Oil prices have fallen about 4 percent since the countries announced an agreement to halt hostilities. Brent crude is now trading at US$84 ($143) a barrel, off the back of a similar drop in prices on Friday. Shane Solly from Harbour Asset Management unpacked the market reactions. LISTEN ABOVE See omny...