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should low nicotine cigarettes make a comeback

New poll shows strong support for reintroducing very low-nicotine cigarettes

New research suggests strong public interest in reintroducing very low-nicotine cigarettes in New Zealand while raising questions about perceptions of...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 14 May 2026 | 2 min read
leadership development across all staff linked to major workplace benefits

Leadership development across all staff linked to major workplace benefits

The Association for Talent Development (ATD), in a report sponsored by SIY Global, highlights the value of building leadership capability...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 13 May 2026 | 2 min read
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Skills exodus fears grow with one in four workers considering move overseas 

A major PSA survey has revealed worrying signs of strain in the public service, with more than one in four...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 11 May 2026 | 2 min read
small kid receiving asthma treatment and using inhaler at home.

NZ research set to save children’s lives and cut asthma-related hospital visits globally

Research from New Zealand has played a key role in shaping a major global shift in asthma care. The updated...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 08 May 2026 | 2 min read
identity fraud driven by ai emerging as major risk for nz companies

Identity fraud driven by AI emerging as major risk for NZ companies 

A tech company says the rapid rise of AI is turning identity fraud into a serious risk for New Zealand...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 07 May 2026 | 3 min read
quantum computing threat prompts early warning to government agencies

Quantum computers may soon break modern encryption

Government agencies have been instructed to begin preparing for the arrival of quantum computers capable of breaking current encryption systems...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 06 May 2026 | 4 min read
netsafe warns kiwis over rising investment scam losses

Netsafe warns Kiwis over rising investment scam losses 

Investment scams are one of the fastest-growing forms of financial fraud worldwide. They often look legitimate on the surface, promise...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 May 2026 | 2 min read
economic cost of severe weather disruptions

Data shows the economic cost of severe weather disruptions 

Authorities should take a hard look at the broader economic consequences when issuing widespread weather warnings, particularly the impact on...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 May 2026 | 3 min read
tungsten

War pressure exposes global strain on critical metal tungsten supply 

The US and Israel’s conflict with Iran has increased munitions use, raising pressure on tungsten supplies, a key material used...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 30 Apr 2026 | 3 min read
if you’re questioning it this is what your taxes are paying for

If you’re questioning it — this is what your taxes are paying for

Every year, taxpayers pay money to the government, but the question remains: where does it all go? Simplicity chief economist Shamubeel...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 29 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
customers bank ceo uses ai clone for earnings call

Customers Bank CEO uses AI clone for earnings call

Customers Bank CEO Sam Sidhu grabbed attention during Friday's first-quarter earnings call when he revealed that an AI version of...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 29 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
ai will deliver results in your business, but only if you are ready to adapt

AI can deliver results for your business, but only if you are ready to adapt

New Zealand businesses that have adopted AI are already experiencing productivity improvements, with clear effects on their bottom line. A new...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 28 Apr 2026 | 3 min read
insomnia

The truth about insomnia — why medicine got it wrong for decades 

Most people with insomnia also live with other physical or mental health conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, chronic pain, thyroid...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 27 Apr 2026 | 4 min read
nz landslide

More intense rainfall is driving landslides across NZ – but better forecasting offers a way to adapt

In New Zealand, landslides are becoming a more frequent consequence of extreme rainfall events. Recent examples include thousands of slips...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Apr 2026 | 3 min read
infosys partners with openai on ai platform integration

Infosys partners with OpenAI on AI platform integration

Infosys, the Indian IT giant, has struck a significant partnership with OpenAI to weave the American firm's cutting-edge artificial intelligence...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
google boosts chrome with ai tools for workplaces

Google boosts Chrome with AI tools for workplaces

Google has announced significant updates to its Chrome browser at the Google Cloud Next conference on Wednesday, aiming to turn...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
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