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More insolvencies in September quarter, yet lower than the same time last year

The most recent BWA Insolvency report for the September quarter revealed a 5% increase in insolvencies to 777 compared to...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
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Farm plastics recycling scheme receives approval

The government has authorised regulations for a national rural recycling programme that includes agrichemicals and farm plastics. “This initiative is about...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
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UAE launches AI Centre of Excellence to advance home-grown technologies

The UAE has recently opened the AI Centre of Excellence in Dubai, bringing together Lakeba Group, DoxAI, AqlanX and the...

By Nicole Valdez | 03 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
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Invest New Zealand welcomes inaugural board members

Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has announced the first board members for Invest New Zealand, the country's new agency...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Dec 2025 | 1 min read
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New Zealand’s top pig operation is up for sale

After more than 25 years of being developed into a major North Canterbury employer and business, New Zealand’s largest pig...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
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Shopify faces major outage on Cyber Monday

Shopify, a major Canadian e-commerce platform, suffered a widespread outage on Cyber Monday 2025, which prevented thousands of merchants from...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
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Dairy prices plunge to two-year low

Dairy prices have fallen to levels close to a two-year low following the eighth straight decline at the global auction...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Dec 2025 | 1 min read
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Ex-Microsoft, Google AI expert joins Apple leadership

Apple has recently made significant changes in its artificial intelligence leadership, indicating a fresh strategy amid ongoing challenges. John Giannandrea, who...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
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Mouldy mince served to Christchurch students likely left unrefrigerated for days

New Zealand Food Safety’s investigation says mouldy mince served to students at a Christchurch school had probably been left unrefrigerated...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Dec 2025 | 3 min read
bitcoin tumbles to lowest point since march

Bitcoin tumbles to lowest point since March

Bitcoin has endured its sharpest drop since March as December trading opened, with prices retreating amid sustained market volatility. The cryptocurrency...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
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Trump grants clemency to GPB capital fraud executive

David Gentile, former CEO of GPB Capital, was released from prison after President Donald Trump granted him clemency just days...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
uk watchdog head steps down after budget leak

UK watchdog head steps down after budget leak

Richard Hughes, chair of the United Kingdom’s Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), has resigned after an error led to the...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
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Zelenskyy vows to defend sovereignty despite Russian demands

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has highlighted that protecting Ukraine’s sovereignty and obtaining strong security guarantees are the main goals in...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
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Anna Breman’s first appearance as RBNZ governor

The Reserve Bank's new governor, Anna Breman, emphasised the importance of increasing transparency and maintaining a consistent focus on achieving...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
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Electronic case files launched at Wellington District Court

Electronic case files were introduced in the Wellington District Court for the Disputes Tribunal to provide quicker and more adaptable...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 02 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
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Credit demand marks gain in October

Credit agency Centrix's October monthly report revealed that consumer arrears declined to 459,000, representing roughly 12% of all borrowers, down...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 02 Dec 2025 | 1 min read
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