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Business · 27 September 2026

Giant Heads, Tiny Results: Xi’s State Visit Turns Tech Summit into a Chart‑Party

Noor Hale, World desk

During a glittering state visit, Xi Jinping, Donald Trump and a host of tech magnates spent more time polishing glass tables than debating AI, sending the markets to a sideways dip while the yuan slipped after a chart‑…

Business · 27 September 2026

Gawara Baya: Wind Turbines Turn Homes into Power‑Plant Proposals

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

The new Gawara Baya wind farm, the biggest construction project since the Labor renewables scheme, is sparking a dry debate over property rates, earnings and the dream of net zero—while residents complain the wind is r…

Business · 27 September 2026

Growth NZ Unveils ‘Catalyst Visa’—No Job Offer Needed, Just a Good Pitch

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

Growth New Zealand proposes a ‘Catalyst Visa’ aimed at attracting highly skilled talent who can arrive without a sponsor, sparking debate over whether it’s a clever loophole or a new path to wandering unemployed.

Business · 27 September 2026

Beijing Hears A Ringing In Its Ears, Decides To Wait It Out

Helen Pell, Washington desk

The latest diplomatic détente gives Beijing a rare moment of breathing room to fix its internal plumbing without the noise of American sanctions. It is, essentially, a long game of staring through a window.

Finance · 27 September 2026

China‑US AI Accord Promises $42 b in Tariff Cuts, Market Participants Hold Their Breath

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

In a grand diplomatic gesture, Beijing and Washington have agreed to a sweeping AI dialogue and slash $42 billion in tariffs, targeting a laundry list of goods that will inevitably make market participants question the…

Business · 27 September 2026

Gold Coast’s Glitter Strip Grows Dusty: City Trades Beach Banners for Texas‑Style BBQs

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

In a move that has left market participants scratching their heads, the Gold Coast is attempting to shed its ‘glitter strip’ identity by adopting a Texas‑inspired image, sparking a debate over whether this will boo…

Business · 27 September 2026

Sydney Nightclub Taps Government Grants to Become Inclusive — Investors Watch as Dance Floor Gains Accessibility

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

A Sydney nightclub has spent a tidy grant to install adjustable DJ booths, vibrating vests, and a state‑of‑the‑art wheelchair‑friendly dance floor, prompting market participants to speculate on the return of foot…

Business · 27 September 2026

Auckland Bank of Future: Will AI Finally Tame the Social Media Wildfire?

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

Governments are poised to hand a robotic wand to the social media jungle, hoping AI will cut through the noise faster than a council meeting can approve a new roadcone design. The plan could mean a quicker, less bureaucr…

Business · 27 September 2026

Parents, Put Your Kids in the Car: A Guide to Insuring the Uninsured

Helen Pell, Washington desk

When a child joins the family car, parents face a maze of insurance options. This tongue‑in‑cheek guide walks through the most common pitfalls and the surprisingly simple ways to keep premiums from ballooning.