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OpenAI adds memory to ChatGPT for smarter chats

OpenAI revealed on Thursday that it is introducing a memory feature to ChatGPT, allowing it to adapt responses based on...

By Nicole Valdez | 12 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
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Govt to abolish 30-day rule for new employment agreements

The government has confirmed plans to abolish the long-standing “30-day rule” that currently requires new employees to adhere to union-negotiated...

By Liam Foster | 11 Apr 2025 | 4 min read
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Survey reveals consumer hesitation toward AI in insurance

The insurance industry continues to face consumer reluctance toward artificial intelligence, even though many users report favourable experiences with the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 11 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
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How the U.S.-China trade war is redrawing global economic lines

In a dramatic escalation of trade tensions, Trump has raised tariffs on Chinese imports to a staggering 145% (adjusted for...

By Liam Foster | 11 Apr 2025 | 4 min read
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Hawke’s Bay businesses forecast stable or improved productivity, survey shows

A recent survey conducted by the Hawke’s Bay Chamber of Commerce has revealed that the majority of local businesses expect...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 11 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
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Treaty principles bill rejected in Parliament, only ACT voted in favour

Parliament has voted down the controversial Treaty Principles Bill, marking the end of one of the most divisive political debates...

By Liam Foster | 11 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
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Google Cloud pioneers AI to revolutionise brand-consumer engagement

Google Cloud is betting on artificial intelligence to do more than automate—it wants AI to help companies rethink how they...

By Nicole Valdez | 11 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
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139 NZ employers fined for migrant worker breaches

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has issued 142 immigration employment infringement notices to 139 employers in the past...

By Nicole Valdez | 11 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
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Data centres behind AI set to strain power grids

Data centres powering artificial intelligence systems could push electricity demand to unprecedented levels. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA),...

By Nicole Valdez | 11 Apr 2025 | 4 min read
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Luxon speaks on Trump’s latest tariff moves

Luxon has reiterated New Zealand’s unwavering commitment to free trade, speaking to media following a 90-day suspension of new U.S....

By Liam Foster | 10 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
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Banks adjust mortgage rates in response to OCR change

Kiwibank, ASB, and Westpac have announced reductions in their variable home loan rates, reflecting the recent decrease in the official...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 10 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
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Kiwi exporters face challenges amid US tariff hikes

New Zealand is the United States' second-largest export market. However, a new 10% tariff on imports into the US will...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 10 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
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Luxon defends free trade amid global turmoil in foreign affairs speech

Prime Minister Luxon delivered a robust defence of free trade and the rules-based international order during a speech to the...

By Liam Foster | 10 Apr 2025 | 5 min read
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Cafe seeks new name for its iconic ‘Cinna-buns’ after legal threat

Auckland's Hill House Cafe is being compelled to rename its popular ‘Cinna-buns’ after receiving a cease-and-desist letter from a major...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 10 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
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Trade freeze and fire: Trump announces 90-day pause on tariffs, slaps 125% levy on China

In a stunning shift that has sent financial markets soaring and global capitals scrambling for clarification, President Trump has announced...

By Liam Foster | 10 Apr 2025 | 4 min read
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OpenAI and Google lead opposition to UK’s proposed copyright changes

OpenAI and Google are among the high-profile critics of the UK government's proposed changes to copyright law, which would allow...

By Nicole Valdez | 10 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
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