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Apple Inc launches solar energy project in Australia and forest conservation in NZ

Apple Inc. is expanding its renewable energy capacity in Australia with the announcement of a new solar energy project in...

By Nicole Valdez | 12 Nov 2025 | 3 min read
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Police watchdog commends courageous officers in McSkimming case

Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming admitted guilt in the Wellington District Court to three representative counts of possessing objectionable...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 12 Nov 2025 | 7 min read
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Failures uncovered in handling complaints against former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming 

The police watchdog has identified failings within the police force in managing serious complaints against disgraced former Deputy Police Commissioner...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 12 Nov 2025 | 3 min read
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Qantas launches sale on NZ-Australia flights

Qantas has announced a limited-time 72-hour sale offering deeply discounted fares for travel between New Zealand and Australia.  Prices start as...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 12 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ economy suffers “death of a thousand cuts” from monopoly grip, says Monopoly Watch leader

The New Zealand economy is facing a “death of a thousand cuts” under the powerful grip of monopolies across key...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 12 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
wikipedia warns ai firms to end unauthorised scraping

Wikipedia warns AI firms to end unauthorised scraping

Wikipedia is urging AI companies to use its official paid API instead of scraping its content without permission, aiming to...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 12 Nov 2025 | 1 min read
lawmakers call on starbucks to settle labour disputes quickly

Lawmakers call on Starbucks to settle labour disputes quickly

More than 100 U.S. Congress members have urged Starbucks to restart negotiations with Workers United, the union representing its baristas....

By Mike Jerome Infante | 12 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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New Zealand’s new Costco store site secured

Kiwi Property has confirmed it will sell a 6.4-hectare site at its new Drury development in South Auckland to the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 12 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
softbank boosts vision fund with 19 billion gain from ai

SoftBank boosts Vision Fund with $19 billion gain from AI

SoftBank has reported a $19 billion increase in the value of its Vision Fund for the quarter ending September 30,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 12 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
us govt shutdown deal clears senate, heads to house vote

US govt shutdown deal clears Senate, heads to House vote

The Senate approved a bill on Monday evening to fund the federal government through to the end of January, ending...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 12 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
india shaken by major explosion in capital

India shaken by major explosion in capital

A powerful car explosion near the Lal Qila, Delhi’s historic Red Fort, killed at least 13 people and injured over...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 12 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
trump signs tariff letters to 12 countries

Trump threatens billion-dollar lawsuit against BBC

The BBC is embroiled in a major controversy after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to sue the broadcaster for $1...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 12 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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Sushi supplier to Foodstuffs’ supermarkets faces company liquidations

A leading supplier of sushi products to Foodstuffs’ supermarkets is facing the liquidation of its companies.  Inland Revenue has filed an...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 12 Nov 2025 | 1 min read
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Businesses risk missing out on productivity gains by failing to track the right indicators

Many businesses might be missing out on productivity improvements and greater profits for themselves and the broader economy by not...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 11 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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New roadside drug tests to screen for four primary substances

The government has announced the four main drugs that will be included in the police's new roadside testing programme. The police,...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 11 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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Associate Justice Minister announces overhaul of gun laws

Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has revealed a shake-up of New Zealand's gun laws, repealing and replacing the current Arms...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 11 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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