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Smbs still prioritise social media over AI

Artificial intelligence may be making headlines, but for small and medium-sized businesses in the U.S., social media still commands a...

By Nicole Valdez | 26 May 2025 | 2 min read
tiabrain

Title: TIAs may leave lasting effects, study says

TIAs, commonly dismissed as fleeting “mini-strokes,” may leave a lasting mark, according to a new study from Aalborg University Hospital....

By Nicole Valdez | 26 May 2025 | 3 min read
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Historic Mercy Hospital reopens as Allevia Epsom

Allevia Hospitals has completed its $190 million redevelopment of Mercy Hospital, officially launching Allevia Hospital Epsom with a blend of...

By Nicole Valdez | 26 May 2025 | 3 min read
nz cash

RBNZ poised to cut OCR by 25 basis points in Wednesday’s policy statement

Another 25-basis-point cut to the Official Cash Rate (OCR) appears almost certain in the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s upcoming...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 26 May 2025 | 2 min read
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New Zealand’s most trusted brands revealed

The results of the 2025 Most Trusted Brands survey have been announced, with iconic New Zealand chocolate maker Whittaker’s being...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 26 May 2025 | 2 min read
chandelier

Designer chandelier sees rise in showroom visits

Designer Chandelier Australia is seeing a surge in foot traffic and showroom consultations in Geelong and Sydney, pointing to a...

By Nicole Valdez | 24 May 2025 | 2 min read
grapeharvest

New Zealand’s 2025 grape harvest surges

New Zealand winemakers have produced their largest grape harvest on record in 2025, aided by optimal growing conditions across key...

By Nicole Valdez | 24 May 2025 | 3 min read
taxnz

Investment boost offers 20% deduction for Kiwi SMEs

New Zealand’s Budget 2025 has introduced the “Investment Boost” tax incentive, allowing small businesses to immediately deduct 20% of eligible...

By Nicole Valdez | 24 May 2025 | 4 min read
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Coca-Cola recommits to WPP’s Open X globally in 2025

The Coca-Cola Company and WPP have re-inked their alliance announced in May 2025, with Open X continuing its role as...

By Nicole Valdez | 24 May 2025 | 3 min read
tinder prepares for new leadership as ceo announces exit

Tinder prepares for new leadership as CEO announces exit

Faye Iosotaluno, the current chief executive officer of Tinder, is set to resign from her role this July, as she...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 23 May 2025 | 2 min read
sharp increase in rice prices drives japan’s inflation to new high

Sharp increase in rice prices drives Japan’s inflation to new high

Japan’s core consumer price index (CPI) rose to 3.5% year-on-year in April, reaching its highest level in over two years,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 23 May 2025 | 3 min read
dhs orders harvard to stop accepting new international students

DHS orders Harvard to stop accepting new international students

The Trump administration has taken a controversial step by revoking Harvard University’s certification under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 23 May 2025 | 3 min read
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More investment in regional journalism, less for RNZ

The government is increasing investment in regional journalism, yet public funding for RNZ is being reduced. In the Budget 2025 press...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 May 2025 | 2 min read
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Meridian Energy launches the Ruakākā battery storage system

Meridian Energy’s Ruakākā Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), the first large-scale grid battery storage facility in New Zealand, has been...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 May 2025 | 2 min read
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Can the investment boost tax incentive deliver lasting gains in productivity and wages?

At the heart of Budget 2025, dubbed “The Growth Budget,” lies a bold fiscal bet: the newly unveiled Investment Boost...

By Liam Foster | 23 May 2025 | 4 min read
goldnz

Jewellers and auctioneers see spike in gold selling across NZ

Jewellery and gold-buying businesses across New Zealand are experiencing a spike in customer volume, driven by a 23.8% surge in...

By Nicole Valdez | 22 May 2025 | 3 min read
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