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Rooftop solar pays off in NZ cities, EECA report says

Homeowners in Queenstown, Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington are finding that installing rooftop solar panels may now yield solid financial returns....

By Nicole Valdez | 25 Jun 2025 | 3 min read
nz business leaders show growing optimism for second half of 2025

NZ business leaders show growing optimism for the second half of 2025

New Zealand business leaders are approaching the second half of 2025 with increased confidence, a report from 2degrees has revealed.  This...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 25 Jun 2025 | 2 min read
nvidia begins selling shares after record growth

Nvidia founder begins selling shares after record growth

Jensen Huang, the founder and chief executive officer of Nvidia Corporation, has commenced selling a portion of his extensive shareholding...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 25 Jun 2025 | 2 min read
amazon commits £40 billion to uk expansion

Amazon commits £40 billion to UK expansion

Amazon is set to invest £40 billion into the United Kingdom over the coming three years. The extensive investment will...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 25 Jun 2025 | 3 min read
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Foodstuffs organises event to support suppliers affected by Victoria Park fire

Foodstuffs North Island is organising an event this Friday to support small local suppliers impacted by the New World Victoria...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 25 Jun 2025 | 2 min read
intel shows iran nuclear sites mostly intact after u.s. attacks

Intel shows Iran nuclear sites mostly intact after U.S. attacks

A recent assessment by the United States Defense Intelligence Agency has revealed that the latest missile strikes on Iranian nuclear...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 25 Jun 2025 | 3 min read
SEEK Data Shows Job Ads Decline in May
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Seek data shows job ads decline in May

The latest SEEK NZ Employment Report shows job ads fell 2% in May after two consecutive months of growth. Compared to...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 25 Jun 2025 | 2 min read
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UNIQLO Vietnam grows social and environmental impact

UNIQLO Vietnam is scaling up its role in sustainable development through a range of social and environmental projects. The retailer...

By Nicole Valdez | 24 Jun 2025 | 3 min read
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Study finds diabetes drug may ease chronic migraines

A diabetes drug may be opening a new front in the fight against chronic migraines. A pilot study led by...

By Nicole Valdez | 24 Jun 2025 | 3 min read
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Safe, warm classrooms to be built for Māori immersion schools

The New Zealand government has announced a $28 million investment to build 20 new "safe, warm and dry classrooms" for...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Jun 2025 | 2 min read
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Luxury market sees first global decline in years

The luxury market is entering unfamiliar territory after years of double-digit growth. Global sales of personal luxury goods shrank by...

By Nicole Valdez | 24 Jun 2025 | 3 min read
smoother trade path opens for new zealand wines in the uk

Smoother trade path opens for New Zealand wines in the UK

New Zealand wines now enjoy a smoother pathway into the United Kingdom market.  Last month in London, government officials and ministers...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Jun 2025 | 2 min read
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Scammers exploit Smith & Caughey’s closure with fake online ads

Fake Smith & Caughey's advertisements have appeared online slightly over a week after the business closed its doors. The iconic store...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Jun 2025 | 2 min read
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ChatGPT lowers cognitive engagement, study says

A research team at MIT’s Media Lab has turned the focus from keystrokes to brainwaves. A study conducted on 54...

By Nicole Valdez | 24 Jun 2025 | 3 min read
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NZ study reveals privacy gaps in period apps

A recent New Zealand study shows that millions using period-tracking apps may not fully understand the privacy implications of sharing...

By Nicole Valdez | 23 Jun 2025 | 3 min read
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Marnco triples warehouse space in New Zealand

The Australian fertiliser supplier Marnco has quickly scaled up in New Zealand, nearly tripling its warehouse footprint across New Plymouth,...

By Nicole Valdez | 23 Jun 2025 | 3 min read
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