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smes face tough year government policy adds to economic strain

SMEs face tough year, govt policy adds to strain

Business confidence is under strain, with nearly two-thirds of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) reporting a drop in revenue over...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 01 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
oil surges as asian shares slump in iran war week five

Oil surges as Asian shares slump in Iran war week five

Asian markets plunged and crude oil prices surged to dizzying heights on Monday as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran dragged...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 01 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
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Fonterra completes landmark $4.22b brand sale

Fonterra has completed the sale of its global consumer brand and associated businesses to French dairy giant Lactalis in a...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 01 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
aluminium surges after iran hits key producers

Aluminium surges after Iran hits key producers

Iranian drone and missile attacks on two major Gulf aluminium producers over the weekend have sent shockwaves through global metals...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 01 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
chinese firms raise us prices over hormuz blockade

Chinese firms raise US prices over Hormuz blockade

Escalating conflict in the Middle East has thrown international trade into turmoil, as Iran's role in sealing off the Strait...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 01 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
air canada ceo resigns over english only crash tribute

Air Canada CEO resigns over English-only crash tribute

The resignation of Air Canada's long-time boss, Michael Rousseau, stems from a deadly runway collision at New York's LaGuardia Airport...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 01 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
nz first unveils pro mining push with longer permits and local royalties

NZ First unveils pro-mining push with longer permits and local royalties

New Zealand First has announced a pro-mining policy package focused on streamlining approvals, extending mining permit durations, and directing 50%...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 01 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
us eyes seizure of iran's kharg oil hub

US eyes seizure of Iran’s Kharg oil hub

Tensions in the Persian Gulf have intensified as U.S. President Donald Trump hints at sending troops to capture Kharg Island,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 01 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
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Nationwide 3G shutdown complete: Spark focuses on 4G and 5G

Spark has officially completed the nationwide shutdown of its 3G network, marking the end of all its 3G services in...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 31 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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Fuel spike hits construction, but costs largely under control

Construction cost increases across New Zealand remain modest, but soaring fuel prices are now squeezing builders and developers. According to CostBuilder,...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 31 Mar 2026 | 3 min read
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Judge halts Pentagon blacklist of Anthropic

A San Francisco federal judge has struck down the Pentagon's aggressive attempt to brand Anthropic a supply chain risk, effectively...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 31 Mar 2026 | 3 min read
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Rising fuel hits frontline workers, will the government deliver relief?

Ministers have requested “urgent advice” on ways to ease the burden of rising fuel costs on in-home care workers and...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 31 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
global conflict derails recovery as economy faces harder road to 2027

Global instability punishes NZ economy: 2027 recovery now in doubt

New Zealand’s economic recovery is now expected to be delayed until 2027, as escalating conflict in the Middle East shows...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 31 Mar 2026 | 3 min read
mainland tech firms flock to hong kong for global push

Mainland tech firms flock to Hong Kong for global push

A delivery robot glides through a bustling Hong Kong Island hotel lobby, pausing as lift doors open for a guest...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 31 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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Why is the Public Service Commission refusing to follow English-first policy?

ACT is accusing the Public Service Commission of ignoring the clear direction of an elected government while clinging to the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 31 Mar 2026 | 3 min read
two australian states scrap transport fares amid fuel crisis

Two Australian states scrap transport fares amid fuel crisis

Two Australian states are scrapping public transport fares to help residents cope with soaring petrol prices triggered by the Middle...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 31 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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