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Infratil acquires additional stake in Contact Energy

Infratil has agreed to purchase an additional 4.92% stake in Contact Energy for $437.7 million. The company acquired the shares from...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 20 Oct 2025 | 1 min read
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Two new sanctions now in force under government’s benefit traffic light system

Two new non-financial sanctions are introduced under the government's beneficiary traffic light scheme, focusing on job searches and upskilling. The alternative...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 20 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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TradeMe reports jump in job listings last quarter

New figures from TradeMe reveal a 13% increase in job postings last quarter. This indicates a possible recovery in the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 20 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Falling interest rates not expected to last, economist says

Interest rates are predicted to decline only briefly, with an expected increase beginning at the end of 2026. Gareth Kiernan, chief...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 20 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Barker Fruit Processors’ $60 million expansion to complete this year

South Canterbury’s iconic fruit company, Barker Fruit Processors, is set to complete its $60 million factory expansion later this year. The...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 18 Oct 2025 | 3 min read
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Air New Zealand’s first electric aircraft debuts in Tauranga

Air New Zealand announced that its first electric aircraft took flight in Tauranga. The aircraft, a Beta Alia CX300, was made...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 17 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Stats NZ reports 0.4% drop in September food prices

Stats NZ's recent food price figures reveal a 0.4% decrease in September from the previous month. Vegetables and chocolate experienced the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 17 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
netherlands faces growing pressure on power grid from renewables

Netherlands faces growing pressure on power grid from renewables

The Netherlands’ swift expansion of renewable energy is putting severe strain on its electricity grid, risking widespread congestion and delays. Once...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 17 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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EROAD redirects growth strategy towards Australia and New Zealand after North America falls short

Road transport software company EROAD plans to focus its investment efforts on Australia and New Zealand due to underperformance in...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 17 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
scottish ai data centres use water equivalent to 27 million bottles

Scottish AI data centres use water equivalent to 27 million bottles

Data centres in Scotland that support artificial intelligence (AI) are consuming enough tap water annually to fill more than 27...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 17 Oct 2025 | 3 min read

Doctors respond to Health Minister’s claims of ethical breach

Senior doctors have responded strongly to the Health Minister's claim that they are prioritising politics over patient care, accusing him...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 17 Oct 2025 | 3 min read
trump may attend supreme court hearing on tariffs

Trump may attend Supreme Court hearing on tariffs

President Donald Trump has suggested he might attend the Supreme Court hearing next month on a key case challenging his...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 17 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
johnson & johnson faces major uk talcum powder lawsuit

Johnson & Johnson faces major UK talcum powder lawsuit

A substantial legal claim has been brought in the UK against Johnson & Johnson, accusing the company of knowingly selling...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 17 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
afghan taliban, pakistan announce temporary ceasefire after clashes

Afghan Taliban, Pakistan announce temporary ceasefire after clashes

The Afghan Taliban and Pakistan have agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire following recent deadly clashes along their border. The truce,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 17 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
judge blocks trump from firing federal workers during shutdown

Judge blocks Trump from firing federal workers during shutdown

A federal judge in San Francisco has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from proceeding with layoffs of around 4,100 federal...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 17 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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HelloFresh NZ fined $845,000 for misleading subscription practices

HelloFresh New Zealand has been penalised $845,000 for misleading customers. The company acknowledged that it reactivated cancelled subscriptions by offering vouchers...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 17 Oct 2025 | 3 min read
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