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Offshoring our environmental impact – New Zealand’s ethical mining dilemma

Photo by MiningWatch Portugal on Unsplash New Zealand is at a crossroads when it comes to its mining industry. On the...

By Liam Foster | 27 Aug 2024 | 5 min read
Brewery Ordered to Withdraw Kupe Beer from Sale

Brewery ordered to withdraw Kupe beer from sale

Te Aro Brewing Company has been instructed to stop selling its Kupe beer and pull down all associated promotional materials....

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 27 Aug 2024 | 3 min read
uber faces major eu fine for data transfer violations

Uber faces major EU fine for data transfer violations

Uber has been hit with a €290 million ($324 million) fine by the Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) for improperly...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 27 Aug 2024 | 2 min read
apple set to launch iphone 16 in september

Apple set to launch iPhone 16 in September

Apple has officially scheduled its next major event for September 9, 2024, at 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 27 Aug 2024 | 2 min read
ex openai researchers slam company’s anti safety bill stance

Ex-OpenAI researchers slam company’s anti-safety bill stance

Two former researchers from OpenAI have raised urgent concerns regarding the company's opposition to California's proposed SB 1047, a bill...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 26 Aug 2024 | 3 min read
Dairy Supplier Guilty for Misleading Claims on Products Containing Indian Ingredients

Dairy supplier guilty for misleading claims on products containing Indian ingredients

Hamilton-based dairy company Milkio Foods Limited has been fined $420,000 after pleading guilty to 15 charges under the Fair Trading...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 26 Aug 2024 | 3 min read
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Retail sales decline in June quarter amid rising prices and high interest rates

Stats NZ data shows retail sales, adjusted for inflation, fell by 1.2% during the three months ending in June.  Stats NZ...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 26 Aug 2024 | 2 min read
telegram ceo pavel durov detained in france

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov detained in France

French authorities have apprehended Pavel Durov, the CEO and co-founder of the popular messaging app Telegram, at Le Bourget Airport...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 26 Aug 2024 | 3 min read
Tui Brewery Halts Beer Production After 130+ Years

Tui Brewery halts beer production after 130+ years

After over 130 years of brewing, the famous Tui brewery in Mangatainoka, Tararua, has stopped its beer production.  DB Breweries, which...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 26 Aug 2024 | 3 min read
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Tīrau opposes fast-food takeover proposal

Tīrau is bracing for a significant confrontation as plans for a Burger King and Starbucks drive-thru restaurant on its main...

By Nicole Valdez | 23 Aug 2024 | 3 min read
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New GoDaddy tool aims to solve digital marketing problems for SMBs

GoDaddy, renowned for its top-notch website building and hosting solutions, has introduced a groundbreaking tool designed to elevate digital marketing...

By Nicole Valdez | 23 Aug 2024 | 3 min read
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Luxon ruffles council feathers with pointed speech at LGNZ conference

Prime Minister Luxon delivered a pointed speech at the Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) conference on Wednesday, calling on local...

By Liam Foster | 23 Aug 2024 | 4 min read
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Government moves to shake up banking sector with major reforms following ComCom report

The New Zealand government has announced a series of sweeping reforms aimed at injecting competition into the country’s retail banking...

By Liam Foster | 23 Aug 2024 | 6 min read
procreate ceo takes a stand against generative ai

Procreate CEO takes a stand against generative AI

Procreate, a widely used illustration app for iPad, has firmly rejected the integration of generative AI into its platform, a...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 23 Aug 2024 | 3 min read
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IKEA expands AI drone warehouse operations in Europe and North America

IKEA plans to enhance its delivery processes by introducing the next generation of drone technology, featuring sophisticated AI features to...

By Nicole Valdez | 22 Aug 2024 | 1 min read
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Report: Mastercard to implement 3% layoffs across global staff

Mastercard is set to reduce its global workforce by three per cent, amounting to approximately 1,000 job cuts, according to...

By Nicole Valdez | 22 Aug 2024 | 2 min read
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