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clean economy project aims to speed up green energy

Clean Economy Project aims to speed up green energy

A team of former climate policy specialists who were part of Bill Gates’s Breakthrough Energy group have formed a new...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 23 Oct 2025 | 3 min read
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Harm reductions recorded for the first time in state care residences

Minister for Children Karen Chhour reported that Youth Justice and Care and Protection residences have experienced a 14% decrease in...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
leadership shakeup hits novo nordisk amid foundation dispute

Leadership shakeup hits Novo Nordisk amid foundation dispute

Several board members at Novo Nordisk are stepping down following disagreements with the controlling Novo Nordisk Foundation over the board’s...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 23 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Forsyth Barr: SkyCity shares trading below book value

Brokerage Forsyth Barr's analysis suggests that the casino operator SkyCity’s share price is currently trading at roughly a 50% discount...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
netflix embraces ai to boost creative processes

Netflix embraces AI to boost creative processes

Netflix is embracing generative AI while the entertainment industry remains divided over its use. In its latest quarterly earnings report,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 23 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
coca cola posts stronger quarterly results despite weak drink sales

Coca-Cola posts stronger quarterly results despite weak drink sales

Coca-Cola reported quarterly earnings and revenue that beat expectations, though demand for its drinks remains weak but improving. Adjusted earnings...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 23 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
warner bros. discovery stock rises on sale talks

Warner Bros. Discovery stock rises on sale talks

Warner Bros. Discovery has announced it is expanding its review and is open to the possibility of a sale, causing...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 23 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
trump sues doj for damages related to investigations

Trump sues DOJ for damages related to investigations

U.S President Donald Trump has filed a $230 million compensation claim against the Department of Justice, asserting that investigations into...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 23 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Fonterra eyes butter output growth following iconic brand sale

Fonterra plans to invest $75 million to increase butter production as it seeks to boost earnings following the sale of...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Carrfields advances plant innovation with new R&D site

Canterbury-based family business Carrfields Group is creating a multimillion-dollar farm dedicated to research and development in seed and plant innovation. Carrfields...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Labour MP Duncan Webb plans to exit politics after current term

Senior Labour MP Duncan Webb said he will step down from politics and will not run for his Christchurch Central...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Weak economy and grounded aircraft lead Air NZ to project first half loss

Air New Zealand anticipates a pre-tax loss of $30-$55 million for the first half, due to a weak economy and...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
iphone 17 drives apple shares to new all time high

iPhone 17 drives Apple shares to new all-time high

Apple’s shares climbed to a record high on Monday, closing at $262.24 following strong initial sales of the iPhone 17...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Alliance farmer-shareholders give thumbs up to Dawn Meats investment

Alliance Group farmer-shareholders have approved a proposed $270 million investment by the Irish meat processor Dawn Meats. According to the agreement,...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
x to introduce marketplace for inactive usernames

X to introduce marketplace for inactive usernames

X has revealed a new marketplace designed to allow Premium subscribers to acquire inactive usernames, marking a shift in how...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Torpedo7 set to become online-only retailer by 2026

Torpedo7 will transition to an online-only store by February 2026. Two Torpedo7 stores were shut down earlier this year, while 10...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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