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NZ Post call centre roles to be gradually transferred overseas

NZ Post has informed its call centre employees that their roles will be gradually transferred to Manila, Philippines, as a...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 07 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr’s sudden resignation

Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Governor Adrian Orr has abruptly resigned, stepping down nearly three years before the scheduled...

By Liam Foster | 07 Mar 2025 | 5 min read
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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. expands in NZ with acquisition of RMA General Limited

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG), a global insurance brokerage and risk management firm, has acquired New Zealand-based insurance...

By Liam Foster | 07 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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The rise and fall of Skype: What went wrong?

Microsoft has announced that Skype, the pioneering video communication platform, will cease operations on May 5, 2025. The decision reflects Microsoft's...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 07 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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YouTube hits 125M subscribers with Premium Lite rollout

YouTube is rolling out Premium Lite, a lower-cost subscription option designed to cater to budget-conscious users seeking an ad-free experience....

By Nicole Valdez | 07 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
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Reforms on Crimes Act: What you should know

Businesses in New Zealand will gain the power to stop offences and detain individuals suspected of shoplifting at any time...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 07 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
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US, Mexico reach temporary tariff agreement

President Donald Trump has announced a temporary exemption for Mexico from tariffs on goods covered by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 07 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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Phil Goff sacked as New Zealand’s high commissioner to the UK over Trump remarks

New Zealand’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Phil Goff, has been dismissed from his role following controversial remarks about...

By Liam Foster | 07 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
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ChatGPT sees explosive growth in user base

Since its launch in November 2022, ChatGPT has achieved unprecedented milestones, becoming the fastest app to reach 100 million monthly...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 07 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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High Court overturns Whakaari Management Ltd conviction

The New Zealand High Court has overturned the conviction of Whakaari Management Limited (WML), the company responsible for granting access...

By Liam Foster | 07 Mar 2025 | 5 min read
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Golden Visa program to take effect April 1st

New Zealand is set to introduce major changes to its Active Investor Plus (AIP) Visa on April 1, 2025, making...

By Liam Foster | 07 Mar 2025 | 5 min read
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Consumer NZ pushes for ban on card payment surcharges

Consumer NZ has urged the Commerce Commission to consider banning card payment surcharges due to concerns about excessive and opaque...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 06 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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Trump and Musk’s government efficiency overhaul

In what may be the largest federal restructuring effort in modern U.S. history, President Trump and Elon Musk have launched...

By Liam Foster | 06 Mar 2025 | 6 min read
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New Zealand property market shows signs of recovery in 2025

New Zealand’s property market is showing signs of recovery in early 2025, with national house prices rising for consecutive months....

By Liam Foster | 06 Mar 2025 | 4 min read
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Google leads in AI-powered sustainability reporting

Photo source: pexels.com Google is setting a new standard in sustainability reporting by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its 2024 report....

By Nicole Valdez | 06 Mar 2025 | 4 min read
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Air New Zealand chief executive resigns

Air New Zealand's chief executive officer, Greg Foran, has announced his resignation from the position. Foran is set to leave...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 06 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
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