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nz govt to make vehicle seizure scheme permanent

NZ govt to make vehicle seizure scheme permanent

The government has announced that its scheme to clamp and seize vehicles from individuals with unpaid court fines will be...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 13 Oct 2025 | 3 min read
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NZ waterways suffer from intensive land use, study finds

Newly released data show that more than 3,500 rivers, lakes, and estuaries across New Zealand are under environmental pressure, with...

By Nicole Valdez | 13 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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New Zealand law practices urged to prioritise cyber defences

New Zealand’s law firms are increasingly under attack from cybercriminals, with experts warning that many remain unprepared for the scale...

By Nicole Valdez | 12 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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University of Auckland retains top NZ university ranking

Waipapa Taumata Rau, the University of Auckland, remains New Zealand’s top performer in global higher education rankings, coming in at...

By Nicole Valdez | 12 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ launches grain trademark for homegrown grain

A new certification mark has been launched to celebrate and promote the work of New Zealand’s arable farmers. The Foundation...

By Nicole Valdez | 12 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Sugary or not, sodas linked to liver problems, study says

UK Biobank data now link both sugar-sweetened and non-sugar-sweetened beverages to an increased risk of metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease...

By Nicole Valdez | 12 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Morrison Square redevelopment kicks off this year

More than 20 retailers and commercial tenants had to leave the Morrison Square shopping complex last year after engineering assessments...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 11 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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$3 million funding boost secures future of Active Me – Kia Tū Hardship Fund

Additional $3 million funding will be provided to continue the Active Me – Kia Tū Hardship Fund for an extra...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 10 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Arrest made in death threats targeting MP

A 19-year-old man has been taken into custody and formally charged in connection with multiple online death threats directed at...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 10 Oct 2025 | 1 min read
amazon rolls out vending machines for prescriptions

Amazon rolls out vending machines for prescriptions

Amazon is launching prescription vending machines at its One Medical clinics in Los Angeles starting this December, allowing patients to...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 10 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
softbank shares soar after 5.4 billion abb robotics deal

SoftBank shares soar after $5.4 billion ABB robotics deal

SoftBank’s shares surged by up to 13% on Thursday following the announcement of its $5.4 billion acquisition of ABB’s robotics...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 10 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Government finances better than expected despite deficit, Treasury data shows

Treasury data revealed a deficit of $9.3 billion for the year ending in June, which was $533 million higher than...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 10 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
hang seng bank surges on hsbc privatisation plan

Hang Seng Bank surges on HSBC privatisation plan

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Bank saw its shares rise nearly 30% after HSBC, its majority shareholder, announced plans to take...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 10 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ First leader questions Fonterra’s divestment to Lactalis

Winston Peters, leader of New Zealand First, is calling on Fonterra to provide explanations regarding the sale of its consumer...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 10 Oct 2025 | 3 min read
irs furloughs nearly half its workforce amid govt shutdown

IRS furloughs nearly half its workforce amid govt shutdown

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has begun furloughing nearly 34,000 employees—almost half its workforce—due to the ongoing government shutdown. Approximately...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 10 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Elon Musk settles $128 million lawsuit with former Twitter execs

Elon Musk has agreed to settle a $128 million lawsuit filed by four former Twitter executives dismissed shortly after his...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 10 Oct 2025 | 1 min read
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