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uk intelligence warns 100 countries hold phone hacking spyware2

UK intelligence warns 100 countries hold phone hacking spyware

British intelligence has issued a grave alert: more than 100 countries now control advanced commercial spyware capable of infiltrating smartphones...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
billionaire sues trump crypto firm over token freeze

Billionaire sues Trump crypto firm over token freeze

Justin Sun, the entrepreneur behind the TRON blockchain, has launched a lawsuit against World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency project endorsed...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
china weathers trump tariffs but iran war hits factories hard

China weathers Trump tariffs but Iran war hits factories hard

The Canton Fair's vast halls hum with global buyers captivated by China's technological advances, from singing humanoid robots and AI...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
middle east tensions tip nz business mood from cautious optimism to deep uncertainty

Middle East tensions tip NZ business mood from cautious optimism to deep uncertainty

The conflict in the Middle East has weighed heavily on New Zealand’s business outlook, with confidence falling sharply in the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
how 5g is powering the rise of smart factories

How 5G is powering the rise of smart factories 

From smartphones to smart factories, 5G is undergoing a structural transformation. What began as a consumer-focused upgrade to mobile broadband...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
i'm about to make the score of the century

Cyberattacks are no longer breaking in, they’re coming through the supply chain 

Supply chain cyberattacks are rapidly becoming one of the major drivers of business risk because they exploit the interconnected nature...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
ai in writing

Are we getting less intelligent from too much AI assistance? 

As large language models take on an increasing share of cognitive work, researchers are warning that this growing reliance on...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
delivery boxes

How a logistics business used AI to drive results — and how you can too 

The head of a haulage and logistics company says artificial intelligence has sharply cut missed deliveries and boosted productivity —...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
aspirin cuts cancer risk in high risk patients

Aspirin cuts cancer risk in high-risk patients

A humble painkiller with roots stretching back thousands of years is emerging as a powerful weapon against certain cancers, transforming...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 23 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
row of people to the bank teller cashier defocused background

Banks required to be ‘fair’ by law — but definition remains vague and contested 

New Zealand’s financial sector is now legally required to treat customers “fairly” under the Conduct of Financial Institutions regime. On...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Apr 2026 | 4 min read
airlines face fuel crisis from iran conflict

Airlines face fuel crisis from Iran conflict

The escalating war in Iran has choked off vital oil shipping routes, creating a severe jet fuel shortage that threatens...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Apr 2026 | 3 min read
us firms claim record trump tariff refunds

US firms claim record Trump tariff refunds

Importers in the United States have begun tapping into what could become the largest government refund programme ever, triggered by...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
crude falls on mixed signals from peace talks

Crude falls on mixed signals from peace talks

Oil prices dipped in early Asian trade on Tuesday as traders weighed conflicting signals from U.S.-Iran peace talks, with a...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
how quick nature walks can heal you2

How quick nature walks can heal you

Scientists are increasingly uncovering how just 20 minutes in a park or woodland can deliver striking health benefits, matching the...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 21 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
new zealand’s liquidation spike isn’t a crackdown problem it’s a debt hangover

New Zealand’s liquidation spike isn’t a crackdown problem but a debt hangover 

Company liquidations in New Zealand are rising again, and while some commentary has been quick to frame this as a...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 21 Apr 2026 | 3 min read
ai in nz elections

AI is entering politics fast, election laws are lagging behind 

A general election will take place later this year, and like in many democracies, political parties in New Zealand are...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 21 Apr 2026 | 4 min read
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