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New Zealand’s credit rating steady at AA+

Credit agency S&P Global Ratings has confirmed New Zealand's AA+ rating with a stable outlook while highlighting the need to...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 16 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Home-based cake makers to benefit from easier selling regulations

The government is easing regulations for home-based cake makers, aiming to make it more affordable and straightforward for hobby bakers...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 16 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Health Minister charges doctors with crossing ethical boundaries amid strike action

Health Minister Simeon Brown launched a strong attack at the senior doctors' annual conference, accusing them of "crossing an ethical...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 16 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
stellantis invests 13 billion in us manufacturing boost

Stellantis invests $13 billion in US manufacturing boost

Stellantis has announced a $13 billion investment to expand its manufacturing operations in the United States over the next four...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 16 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Proposed card surcharge ban to proceed despite calls for delay

The government appears determined to proceed with its proposed card surcharge ban, despite calls to delay the initiative. In July, Commerce...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 16 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
google adds ai meeting scheduler to gmail

Google adds AI meeting scheduler to Gmail

Google has launched an AI-powered feature in Gmail that simplifies meeting scheduling by integrating Google Calendar availability. The new “Help...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 16 Oct 2025 | 1 min read
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GrabOne deal site operator enters liquidation

The company operating the deal site GrabOne is currently in liquidation. The website, which provided users with deals on experiences, products,...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 16 Oct 2025 | 1 min read
china seizes thousands of maps mislabelling taiwan

China seizes thousands of maps mislabelling Taiwan

Chinese customs in Shandong province have confiscated 60,000 maps for inaccurately depicting Taiwan and disputed islands in the South China...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 16 Oct 2025 | 1 min read
us govt shutdown leaves federal law enforcement unpaid

US govt shutdown leaves federal law enforcement unpaid

The Trump administration is exploring new funding methods to pay federal law enforcement officers during a government shutdown now entering...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 16 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
us, uk seize 14 billion bitcoin in global scam bust

US, UK seize $14 billion bitcoin in global scam bust

U.S. and UK authorities have seized over $14 billion in bitcoin linked to a vast cryptocurrency fraud allegedly led by...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 16 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
madagascar military takes control amid protests

Madagascar military takes control amid protests

The military in Madagascar has taken control of the government amid youth-led protests across the island. CAPSAT, the elite military...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 16 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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AA calls for harsher penalties to curb reckless driving

The Automobile Association (AA) is urging for increased fines and tougher penalties for drivers who violate the law to discourage...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 16 Oct 2025 | 3 min read
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Air New Zealand and Air Chathams launch single ticket service

Air New Zealand and Air Chathams have reached a new agreement enabling customers to purchase a single ticket for travel...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 15 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Ads now permitted on Christmas and Sundays

The government permits advertising to be aired on Christmas and Sundays.  Removing advertising restrictions for broadcasters on Sundays and certain public...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 15 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Regulation Ministry targets hospitality sector review

The Regulations Ministry will next conduct a sector review focused on hospitality. Regulations Minister David Seymour announced the review together with...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 15 Oct 2025 | 3 min read
goldman sachs to buy industry ventures in $965 million deal

Goldman Sachs to buy Industry Ventures in $965 million deal

Goldman Sachs is acquiring Industry Ventures, a San Francisco-based venture capital firm with $7 billion in assets under management, in...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 15 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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