Coffee prices ignored in sustainability project design, study says
A new report from the VOCAL Coffee Alliance argues that corporate sustainability projects have largely failed to alter the economics of the coffee trade, leaving smallholder farmers exposed despite decades of programming. The alliance calls on roasters, retailers, and traders to embed risk-sharing...
Netanyahu plans Trump meeting on Iran talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday to discuss ongoing...
Alphabet signals huge AI spending surge despite share dip
Google parent Alphabet topped Wall Street forecasts for fourth-quarter revenue, earnings per share, and cloud results. Shares fell sharply in...
US-Russia nuclear pact expiry sparks arms race fears
The New START agreement, the last major pact limiting U.S. and Russian nuclear arsenals, expires today without replacement, intensifying concerns...
Pharmac eyes wider treatment access for rare blood cancer patients
Pharmac's proposal could expand access to brentuximab vedotin for New Zealanders with systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma (sALCL), a rare...
Construction begins on South Taranaki green hydrogen hub
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones announces construction underway on a sustainable green hydrogen plant in South Taranaki, backed by $19.9...
PepsiCo slashes prices on key US snacks
PepsiCo will reduce prices on select U.S. snacks such as Doritos, Lay's...
AIA NZ appoints Neil Marolia as Head of Brand and Marketing
Insurance company AIA NZ announces the appointment of Neil Marolia as Head...
China’s Comac challenges Boeing, Airbus at airshow
Comac, China's state-backed producer, grabs attention at the Singapore Airshow with its...
SpaceX seeks approval for million AI satellites
SpaceX has filed with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission for permission to launch up to one million solar-powered satellites acting...
Pope Leo XIV flags dangers of emotive AI chatbots
Pope Leo XIV has warned of the risks posed by artificial intelligence...
Health expert warns Kiwis on dubious online and AI-generated weight-loss advice
A health expert is urging New Zealanders to approach online and AI-generated...
OpenAI targets practical AI adoption in 2026
OpenAI has named 2026 the year to drive artificial intelligence into everyday...
ComCom takes action against The TV Shop over alleged misleading practices
The Commerce Commission has initiated legal action against Brand Developers Limited, trading as The TV Shop, alleging the use of...
Draft ruling blocks Taranaki seabed mining plans
The fast-track approvals panel has issued a draft decision declining plans to mine the Taranaki seabed. Trans-Tasman Resources (TTR) proposed extracting...
The Washington Post reveals major layoffs
The Washington Post, owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, revealed major layoffs, citing the need for "painful" restructuring at the...
2degrees wraps up nationwide 3G shutdown
2degrees has fully shut down its 3G network, taking the outdated service offline and shifting mobile customers to faster 4G...
Enatel opens giant plant in Christchurch
Enatel, a manufacturer of electric chargers for material handling gear like forklifts and airport ground support equipment, opened its 8,000+...
NZ unemployment hits 5.4%
Stats NZ data indicates the unemployment rate climbed to 5.4% in the December quarter, up from 5.3% previously—the highest since...
New Zealand launches 7th annual sustainability profession survey
New Zealand has launched the seventh annual survey tracking trends among sustainability professionals, focusing on pay, skills, wellbeing, and career...
DHL scales up electric fleets and renewable hubs across Asia Pacific
DHL Group stepped up its decarbonisation activity across Asia Pacific in 2025, rolling out sustainable fuels, electric vehicles and carbon-neutral...
Amazon axes 16,000 jobs in latest shake-up
Amazon is cutting 16,000 jobs in its latest corporate overhaul, adding to 14,000 roles axed last October and fuelling concerns...
Singapore to launch satellite services hub with NSAS debut
Singapore is institutionalising its role as a "New Space" hub through the April 1 launch of the NSAS, a dedicated...
China bans Tesla-style door design
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has imposed tough new standards...
Tesla halts Model S, X production for robots
Elon Musk, Tesla's chief executive who elevated a startup electric car firm...
Meta doubles AI spending for 2026
Meta Platforms plans to ramp up artificial intelligence spending to between $115...
Many Kiwis prefer in-person GP visits, survey reveals
A recent survey of almost 1,800 New Zealand patients reveals a strong preference for in-person consultations with family doctors, underscoring...
Menopause fuels brain patterns seen in Alzheimer’s
A major UK study shows menopause triggers brain changes resembling those in Alzheimer's disease. Researchers examined nearly 125,000 women, including MRI...
Sports physiotherapy drives predictable growth in New Zealand rehab sector
Revenue growth in New Zealand’s physiotherapy sector is being underwritten by repeat...
Asthma cases set to climb as children return to school
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ is calling on parents, caregivers, and...
How to cut overhead costs without sacrificing quality
In 2002, Toyota quietly announced it had saved $2 billion—not by slashing staff or closing factories, but through quality improvements...
Top side hustle ideas to enhance your career
Freelancing is a highly effective side hustle that can double as a career booster for Kiwi B2B professionals. Freelancers can...
Factors to consider before outsourcing your marketing services
Around 80% of businesses globally utilise outsourcing to optimise their operations and access specialised skills. Among the various functions outsourced,...
Kiwi businesses hit by stealthy slump in Google Search rankings
New Zealand businesses are increasingly reporting weaker visibility in Google search results, accompanied by a drop in inbound enquiries. ...
NZ global brand still linked to landscapes and lamb, study says
New Zealand’s global brand continues to be shaped by natural beauty and agriculture, according to a new international survey. The...
New Zealand loses ground in cruise market
Fewer cruise ships are docking in New Zealand, a trend that could hit tourism and trade hard. While ports worldwide...
How to rebuild team morale and drive in New Zealand B2B teams
Team disengagement is becoming a top concern for B2B executives in New Zealand as market complexity and internal churn disrupt...
Top high-growth B2B opportunities in New Zealand for 2025
Digital transformation, climate regulation, and global market volatility are placing growing pressure on New Zealand’s B2B sector in 2025. Legacy...
Is TV advertising really over?
The internet is said to be the future of marketing, and many people believe that television will eventually become entirely...
Auckland’s Daniel Smith named New Zealand’s top carpentry apprentice
Auckland’s Daniel Smith (32) has won the coveted title of New Zealand’s top apprentice at the NZ Certified Builders (NZCB)...
Auckland edtech startup Polymath secures $1M to transform maths learning through gaming
Polymath, a kid-tech startup focused on making maths education more engaging through gamification, has secured $1 million in funding to...
Kiwi software firm Lumin reaches 100 million users
New Zealand-based document management company Lumin has hit a major milestone, surpassing 100 million users worldwide. The Christchurch-founded firm, which...
Green Party backs rejection of Taranaki seabed mining plans
The Green Party has welcomed the decision to reject plans to mine the Taranaki seabed. The fast-track approvals panel released a...
Gaza border reopens after two-year closure
Gaza's vital Rafah crossing with Egypt has reopened on a restricted basis...
Government launches wild deer management programme
The government is acting to curb wild deer's damage on private production...
NZ First’s Jones suspects untold details on Henare’s resignation
Shane Jones, deputy leader of New Zealand First, is probing the full...
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