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Sushi supplier to Foodstuffs’ supermarkets faces company liquidations

A leading supplier of sushi products to Foodstuffs’ supermarkets is facing the liquidation of its companies.  Inland Revenue has filed an...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 12 Nov 2025 | 1 min read
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Businesses risk missing out on productivity gains by failing to track the right indicators

Many businesses might be missing out on productivity improvements and greater profits for themselves and the broader economy by not...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 11 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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New roadside drug tests to screen for four primary substances

The government has announced the four main drugs that will be included in the police's new roadside testing programme. The police,...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 11 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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Associate Justice Minister announces overhaul of gun laws

Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has revealed a shake-up of New Zealand's gun laws, repealing and replacing the current Arms...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 11 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
cornell agrees to 60m settlement to restore federal funds

Cornell agrees to $60M settlement to restore federal funds

Cornell University has agreed to pay $60 million to settle federal investigations related to alleged civil rights violations and to...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 11 Nov 2025 | 1 min read
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Te Pāti Māori loses two MPs amid deepening party divisions

Te Pāti Māori is down two Members of Parliament following the expulsion of Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris. This decision...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 11 Nov 2025 | 4 min read
iran faces severe water crisis as drought worsens

Iran faces severe water crisis as drought worsens

Iran is facing an acute water crisis, marked by the worst drought in decades and reservoirs at record low levels....

By Mike Jerome Infante | 11 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ secures up to $450 million in deals at China event

Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay announced that up to $450 million worth of new deals and partnerships were secured...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 11 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
google data centres drive massive increase in energy use

India’s data centre growth faces water scarcity risks

The swift rise of artificial intelligence has spurred an unprecedented expansion of data centres across India, a major player in...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 11 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
senate clears crucial vote to end government shutdown

Senate clears crucial vote to end government shutdown

The U.S. Senate took a vital step Sunday evening by passing the initial procedural vote to end the government shutdown...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 11 Nov 2025 | 3 min read
wendy’s set to cut hundreds of locations across america

Wendy’s set to cut hundreds of locations across America

Wendy’s is undertaking a restructuring in the U.S. market, planning to close hundreds of its outlets as part of efforts...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 11 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
top bbc execs step down after backlash over trump speech edit

Top BBC execs step down after backlash over Trump speech edit

The BBC’s director general Tim Davie and CEO of News Deborah Turness have both resigned following intense criticism over a...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 11 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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Meth harm reduction plan released for New Zealand

A bold and comprehensive action plan has been announced to combat methamphetamine harm in New Zealand.  “Meth is a scourge on...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 11 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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HP NZ leads with with dual sustainability certification

HP New Zealand has become the first IT brand in the country to secure dual sustainability certification from Eco Choice...

By Nicole Valdez | 11 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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Mars and Nestlé drive sustainability in dairy supply chain

Global food manufacturers including Nestlé and Mars are driving a major shift in the dairy supply chain, steering suppliers towards...

By Nicole Valdez | 10 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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Māori workforce and enterprise powering New Zealand’s future

New Zealand’s future prosperity is increasingly being shaped by the strength and innovation of the Māori workforce and business community....

By Nicole Valdez | 10 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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