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Winston Peters confronts China over warships in the Tasman Sea

Diplomatic tensions have risen between New Zealand and China following what New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters has described as...

By Liam Foster | 27 Feb 2025 | 3 min read
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International tourism spending surges back to pre-COVID levels

International tourist spending in New Zealand has rebounded to pre-COVID levels, the latest figures released by Stats NZ reveal. In...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 27 Feb 2025 | 3 min read
port of auckland

Port of Auckland reports strong growth, record profits and major expansion plans

The Port of Auckland has posted record-breaking financial results, reporting a 98% surge in net profit after tax (NPAT) for...

By Liam Foster | 27 Feb 2025 | 4 min read
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Research shows 5-minute exercise cuts dementia risk

Photo Source: Yan Krukau According to a recent study by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, engaging in just five...

By Nicole Valdez | 27 Feb 2025 | 3 min read
genai may weaken critical thinking, new study shows

GenAI may weaken critical thinking, new study shows

A recent study conducted by Carnegie Mellon University and Microsoft Research Cambridge has revealed that the use of generative AI...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 26 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
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Comvita announces major restructuring amid financial struggles, eyes recovery by 2026

New Zealand-based honey producer Comvita has announced a significant restructuring plan, cutting 67 jobs and closing its UK and European...

By Liam Foster | 26 Feb 2025 | 3 min read
new german fusion reactor design offers hope for clean energy

New German fusion reactor design offers hope for clean energy

Proxima Fusion, a two-year-old German nuclear fusion startup, has published designs for a working fusion power plant in a peer-reviewed...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 26 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
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Retail NZ raises concerns over proposed changes to Crimes Act

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has announced plans to revise the Crimes Act 1961, following suggestions from the Ministerial Advisory Group...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 26 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
unilever ceo resigns after short tenure

Unilever CEO resigns after short tenure

Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher is set to step down after serving less than two years in the role. The announcement,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 26 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
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Yamaha Motor acquires Robotics Plus to develop agricultural automation

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has acquired New Zealand-based Robotics Plus, a leading innovator in agricultural automation, in a move set...

By Liam Foster | 26 Feb 2025 | 4 min read
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NZME reports full-year loss of $16 million

Media company NZME has reported a significant financial downturn for the full year, posting a net loss of $16 million...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 26 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
trump administration suffers triple legal blow

Trump administration suffers triple legal blow

In a span of just 90 minutes on Tuesday, President Donald Trump's administration faced a series of legal setbacks as...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 26 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
auckland property management firm faces new liquidation attempt

Auckland property management firm faces new liquidation attempt

Haven Living, a property management firm in Auckland, is facing a new attempt at liquidation as two apartment complexes—the Unicentre...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 26 Feb 2025 | 3 min read
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Revitalising Marsden Point: Channel Infrastructure’s vision for a new energy precinct

Channel Infrastructure, the company behind New Zealand’s largest fuel import terminal, is setting out an ambitious plan to transform the...

By Liam Foster | 26 Feb 2025 | 4 min read
mercury’s power prices set to increase, announces increased payout to shareholders

Mercury’s power prices set to rise, announces increased payout to shareholders

Mercury Energy customers will see an average increase of 9.7% in their bills starting in April, with warnings that gas...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 25 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
methanesat

Delays in MethaneSAT handover spark transparency concerns

The New Zealand Space Agency is facing scrutiny after refusing to explain why control of the MethaneSAT satellite has not...

By Liam Foster | 25 Feb 2025 | 4 min read
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