Electricity prices may climb by at least 5% this year, Consumer NZ warns
Consumer NZ cautions that electricity prices may climb by at least 5% more this year, on top of last year's 12% hike. For Powerswitch general manager Paul Fuge, the figure was a conservative estimate. He said the rise would primarily stem from the...
Police defend Sydney clashes during Herzog protest
Australian police are defending their response to chaotic clashes at a large pro-Palestinian rally in Sydney during Israeli...
Trump blocks Canada bridge amid trade row
U.S. President Donald Trump has heightened cross-border strains by vowing to prevent a crucial new link over the Detroit River...
Clayton Hops debuts NZ Rhapzody™ to strengthen New Zealand’s global market position
Clayton Hops has released a new hop variety following more than five years of testing, as New Zealand growers look...
Pharmac announces better emergency healthcare access in rural areas
Remote and rural New Zealand communities are set to gain better emergency healthcare access thanks to a new Pharmac funding...
Stellantis reveals £20.6B overhaul charges
Stellantis, owner of Jeep and Chrysler, has begun a major operational restructure after poor returns from electric vehicle investments. On Friday,...
Rotorua eyes ditching coin payments in city parking review
Rotorua Council is seeking public input on a potential parking overhaul that...
Chinese chain challenges Starbucks with upscale store
Luckin Coffee, China's leading coffee chain, has debuted its first upscale outlet...
Former Air NZ chief executive steps in as US grocery giant’s new leader
Greg Foran, former chief executive of Air New Zealand, is now officially...
Vietnam approves $1bn AI and cloud deal with G42 and FPT
Vietnam has approved a $1 billion artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure investment with Abu Dhabi-based G42 and a local consortium...
Alphabet signals huge AI spending surge despite share dip
Google parent Alphabet topped Wall Street forecasts for fourth-quarter revenue, earnings per...
SpaceX seeks approval for million AI satellites
SpaceX has filed with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission for permission to...
Meta doubles AI spending for 2026
Meta Platforms plans to ramp up artificial intelligence spending to between $115...
SoftBank shares surge on telecom upgrade, Arm boost
SoftBank Group shares have soared more than 10 per cent after its telecom arm, SoftBank Corp, upgraded its full-year profit...
Hong Kong sees record surge in foreign firms and startups
Hong Kong added a record number of foreign-backed companies and startups in 2025, according to two annual government surveys released...
New World Christchurch recalls baked goods over metal risk
A New World supermarket in Christchurch is recalling various baked goods over potential metal contamination. The affected products included Red Velvet...
FMG confesses to providing misleading info on insurance products
FMG Insurance and Farmers’ Mutual Group (FMG) have confessed to providing misleading information on specific insurance products to thousands of...
Private equity becomes core for APAC insurers
Private assets are becoming a core feature of insurance portfolios across Asia-Pacific, with insurers expecting allocations to climb to roughly...
NZ-Tonga communities warned of high-risk investment scam
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko) and Tonga's National Reserve Bank are alerting investors in Tonga...
Dutch horticulture firms to showcase high-tech greenhouse solutions in China
A group of Dutch horticulture companies will travel to China in April 2026 as part of a structured trade and...
Beijing new plans involves risk control in new rural policy blueprint
China’s latest rural policy blueprint shows Beijing shifting from output maximisation to risk control across its food supply chain, as...
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...
Taiwan rejects US 40% chip move
Taiwan has firmly rejected a U.S. push to move 40 per cent of its semiconductor supply chain to American soil,...
New York lawmakers propose data centre pause
New York State lawmakers are pushing a proposal to suspend approvals for...
Singapore to launch satellite services hub with NSAS debut
Singapore is institutionalising its role as a "New Space" hub through the...
2degrees wraps up nationwide 3G shutdown
2degrees has fully shut down its 3G network, taking the outdated service...
Health NZ releases alert after Diamond Harbour sewage incident
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora released an updated health alert, following official notification on February 7, 2026, of...
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...
Twelve‑month prescriptions now in effect
From February 1, Kiwis can get 12-month prescriptions for their medications, replacing...
Menopause fuels brain patterns seen in Alzheimer’s
A major UK study shows menopause triggers brain changes resembling those in...
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...
New $3M lifeline for NZ’s top sports, food, culture, and tech events
The government is allocating an additional $3 million this year to support major events in sports, food, culture, and innovation,...
Japan PM clinches historic election rout
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has won a crushing victory in a...
US envoy flags imminent UN payment
The United States will soon transfer a substantial initial sum to offset...
Luxon says Trump should apologise for Obama social media clip
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said US President Donald Trump should...
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