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Helius Health merger proposed by leading NZ cannabis firms

Helius Therapeutics, Green Leaf Group, and Elysian Group are seeking to combine operations under a new entity, Helius Health. The...

By Nicole Valdez | 30 May 2025 | 3 min read
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Insurance burden grows for Kiwi households, study says

New data from the Consumer NZ Sentiment Tracker shows insurance has climbed to the fourth biggest financial pressure facing New...

By Nicole Valdez | 30 May 2025 | 3 min read
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XM Cyber expands into ANZ via new Netpoleon partnership

Exposure management company XM Cyber is expanding into the ANZ region through a newly signed distribution agreement with cybersecurity distributor...

By Nicole Valdez | 30 May 2025 | 2 min read
dell boosts profit guidance amid surging demand for ai systems

Dell boosts profit guidance amid surging demand for AI systems

Dell Technologies saw its shares rise in after-hours trading on Thursday following the announcement of an improved full-year profit outlook,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 30 May 2025 | 3 min read
china’s ev industry grapples with fierce price competition

China’s EV industry grapples with fierce price competition

China’s electric vehicle (EV) market is currently locked in a fierce price war that is changing the domestic automotive sector...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 30 May 2025 | 3 min read
us appeals court pauses ruling against trump trade tariffs

US appeals court pauses ruling against Trump trade tariffs

A fresh development has emerged in the ongoing legal dispute over tariffs introduced during Donald Trump’s presidency, as a United...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 30 May 2025 | 3 min read
average age of first home buyers in new zealand rises to nearly 36

Average age of first-home buyers in New Zealand rises to nearly 36

According to the Cotality-Westpac NZ First Home Buyer Report, the average age of first-home buyers has risen to nearly 36...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 30 May 2025 | 2 min read
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New McDonald’s in Ōrākei proceeds despite local pushback

A new McDonald’s has been given the green light in the upscale Auckland suburb of Ōrākei, despite resistance from the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 30 May 2025 | 3 min read
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Banking on loopholes? How a law change could let ANZ and ASB off the hook

A sweeping legal amendment passed its first reading in Parliament last week, setting off a firestorm of controversy over whether...

By Liam Foster | 30 May 2025 | 4 min read
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Amazon expands ad capabilities with InfoSum and Magnite

Amazon is expanding its advertising infrastructure through new partnerships with data collaboration platform InfoSum and sell-side tech provider Magnite. The...

By Nicole Valdez | 30 May 2025 | 3 min read
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Schneider Electric launches Agentic AI for sustainability

Schneider Electric has launched an initiative to build a scalable agentic AI platform, reinforcing its position at the intersection of...

By Nicole Valdez | 30 May 2025 | 3 min read
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EU opens investigation into Shein consumer breaches

The European Union has launched an investigation into Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein after its consumer rights enforcer found multiple breaches...

By Nicole Valdez | 30 May 2025 | 3 min read

Green Cross Health delivers $16M profit in tough market

Green Cross Health has lifted its net profit after tax to $16 million, despite what it described as a challenging...

By Nicole Valdez | 30 May 2025 | 3 min read
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UC Riverside finds toxic metals in U-Cigarettes, study says

A University of California, Riverside study has detected harmful metals in the fluid and vapour of ultrasonic cigarettes, raising concerns...

By Nicole Valdez | 30 May 2025 | 3 min read
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X launches X Originals to push into video

X, formerly known as Twitter, is ramping up its efforts to become a destination for original video content with the...

By Nicole Valdez | 30 May 2025 | 3 min read
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Udemy launches AI-focused innovation studio

EdTech heavyweight Udemy is ramping up its AI credentials with the formation of the Udemy Innovation Studio. This new arm...

By Nicole Valdez | 29 May 2025 | 3 min read
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