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Z Energy sells Flick Electric to major generator-retailer Meridian

Fuel retailer Z Energy intends to sell its small power retailer Flick Electric to Meridian Energy, one of the country’s...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 14 May 2025 | 2 min read
us china trade war drives global supply chains to the edge

U.S.-China trade war drives global supply chains to the edge

The ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China have placed global supply chains under unprecedented pressure, with recent...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 14 May 2025 | 3 min read
westpac and community housing aotearoa unite for kiwi affordable housing

Westpac and Community Housing Aotearoa unite for Kiwi affordable housing

Westpac NZ and Community Housing Aotearoa (CHA) have unveiled a three-year partnership to support more New Zealand families to access...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 14 May 2025 | 2 min read
$162 million in tax refunds unclaimed over six years, inland revenue data shows

$162 million in tax refunds unclaimed over six years, Inland Revenue data shows

Inland Revenue data reveals that $162 million in tax refunds remain unclaimed from the last six tax years. Most individuals paying...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 13 May 2025 | 2 min read
saudi arabia launches new ai venture as tech giants gather in riyadh

Saudi Arabia launches new AI venture as tech giants gather in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has announced the launch of HUMAIN, a new artificial intelligence company backed by...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 13 May 2025 | 3 min read
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Retail butter prices rise as global dairy costs surge

The worldwide surge in dairy prices has also led to an increase in retail butter prices. The Global Dairy Trade auction...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 13 May 2025 | 2 min read
us, china agree on 90 day tariff suspension to ease trade tensions

US, China agree on 90-day tariff suspension to ease trade tensions

A notable development in the ongoing trade tensions between China and the United States unfolded this week, as both countries...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 13 May 2025 | 3 min read
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NZ economy recovers despite US tariff risks, Westpac reveals

New Zealand’s economy is showing encouraging signs of recovery, even as uncertainty persists due to recent changes in US tariff...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 13 May 2025 | 3 min read
illicit tobacco

The true scale of New Zealand’s black market

As New Zealand’s official economy marches ahead—reporting a GDP of $425 billion in 2024—there is another, far less visible economy...

By Liam Foster | 12 May 2025 | 4 min read
mental health

Health NZ faces backlash over cutting mental health shortage data

Health New Zealand is under fire after critical data outlining mental health workforce shortages was omitted from the final version...

By Nicole Valdez | 10 May 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ brand BAYA opens in Melbourne’s design hub

New Zealand soft furnishings brand BAYA has launched a 270 sq m showroom in Melbourne’s design-focused Richmond district. The company,...

By Nicole Valdez | 10 May 2025 | 3 min read
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NZ faces increased economic pressures, report says

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has identified increasing financial stability risks in its May 2025 financial stability report....

By Nicole Valdez | 10 May 2025 | 3 min read
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Legal action laid over Woolworths NZ price discrepancies

Criminal charges have been filed against Woolworths New Zealand for allegedly misrepresenting pricing and specials, with the Commerce Commission citing...

By Nicole Valdez | 10 May 2025 | 3 min read
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NZ stocks fall as interest rate concerns linger

The S&P/NZX 50 Index declined by 0.24% to 12,467.03 on Thursday, with total market turnover reaching $133 million from 38,433,775...

By Nicole Valdez | 10 May 2025 | 3 min read
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Gumtree and NZME launch partnership to target NZ automotive listings

A new partnership between New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME) and Gumtree Group is set to shake up the $125.3...

By Nicole Valdez | 10 May 2025 | 3 min read
hearing loss

Hearing loss in midlife linked to dementia risk, study says

A recent Brazilian study highlights a potential link between hearing loss in midlife and an increased risk of dementia. Published...

By Nicole Valdez | 10 May 2025 | 4 min read
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