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Push to centralise HR, payroll and IT aims to deliver billions in savings 

The government is considering centralising back-office functions such as human resources, payroll, and IT systems in an effort to reduce...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 28 May 2026 | 2 min read
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McCain refuses mayors’ plea to pause plant shutdown 

Food company McCain has rejected a request from Hawke’s Bay mayors to delay the closure of its factory while growers...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 28 May 2026 | 2 min read
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Some ships pass through Strait of Hormuz, but volumes remain “very small” 

A local tracker monitoring fuel tankers in the Strait of Hormuz reports that several loaded vessels are leaving the area...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 28 May 2026 | 2 min read
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Kiwibank first in New Zealand to launch open banking access 

Kiwibank has announced it will become the first bank in New Zealand to fully roll out open banking services for...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 28 May 2026 | 2 min read
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