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Government fast-tracks residency for primary teachers to address shortage

The New Zealand government has announced a major immigration policy change aimed at tackling the country's growing shortage of primary...

By Liam Foster | 25 Feb 2025 | 3 min read
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Trump confirms tariffs on Canada, Mexico will proceed

President Donald Trump has declared that the extensive tariffs imposed by the U.S. on imports from Canada and Mexico are...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 25 Feb 2025 | 3 min read
new ai chatbot provides mental health support for students

New AI chatbot provides mental health support for students

School districts are facing increasing pressure to provide sufficient mental health resources for their students. In light of this challenge,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 25 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
apple news+ food feature to launch in april

Apple News+ food feature to launch in April

Apple is entering the recipe market, challenging existing apps with its new Apple News+ Food feature. Launched on Friday, it...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Feb 2025 | 3 min read
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Coca-Cola launches Simply Pop in prebiotic soda market

Photo Source: coca-cola.com Coca-Cola is introducing Simply Pop, a new functional beverage aimed at the growing prebiotic soda market. The product,...

By Nicole Valdez | 24 Feb 2025 | 4 min read
bybit hit by $1.5 billion crypto heist

Bybit hit by $1.5 billion crypto heist

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has been struck by cybercriminals, resulting in the theft of digital assets valued at $1.5 billion and...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
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ASB slashes mortgage rates – What it means for borrowers and the market

ASB has cut its mortgage rates for the fourth time this year, offering a two-year fixed home loan at 4.99%—a...

By Liam Foster | 24 Feb 2025 | 4 min read
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Key reforms to the Overseas Investment Act

Associate Finance Minister David Seymour has revealed the government's initiative to simplify the process for New Zealand businesses to attract...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Feb 2025 | 3 min read
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Ryman Healthcare’s $1 billion capital raise: strategy, impact, and future outlook

Ryman Healthcare, New Zealand’s largest retirement village operator, has announced a $1 billion capital raise aimed at reducing debt and...

By Liam Foster | 24 Feb 2025 | 3 min read
us agencies resist musk's workforce demand

US agencies resist Musk’s workforce demand

Several US agencies are advising their employees to disregard an email from Elon Musk, an advisor to President Donald Trump,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Feb 2025 | 3 min read
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Genesis Energy eyes SolarZero acquisition amid complex challenges

Genesis Energy has expressed interest in acquiring the embattled solar power company SolarZero, but its chief executive, Malcolm Johns, has...

By Liam Foster | 24 Feb 2025 | 4 min read
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Kiwis value work-life balance most, report shows

88% of Kiwis prioritised work-life balance above all else in their current employment, the latest Randstad Workmonitor report has revealed.  The...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
tesla trials virtual queues for superchargers

Tesla trials virtual queues for Superchargers

In response to conflicts at Supercharger stations, Tesla has announced it will be trialling virtual queuing at selected locations. The...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 21 Feb 2025 | 1 min read
openai defies competition with massive user growth

OpenAI defies competition with massive user growth

Despite rising competition, OpenAI is experiencing rapid growth. The company's COO, Brad Lightcap, revealed that weekly active users hit 400...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 21 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
nz, australia monitor chinese warships' unusual course

NZ, Australia monitor Chinese warships’ unusual course

Defence ministers from Australia and New Zealand are monitoring the "unusual" movement of three Chinese naval vessels along Australia's eastern...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 21 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
sky tv's half year results show drop in net profit

Sky TV’s half-year results show drop in net profit

Sky TV has reported its half-year results, revealing a 106% drop in net profit, resulting in a loss of $1.7...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 21 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
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