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amazon edges out walmart in quarterly revenue

Amazon edges out Walmart in quarterly revenue

Amazon has recently outperformed Walmart in quarterly revenue for the first time. Amazon reported $187.8 billion in revenue for the...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 21 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
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Auckland Airport CEO: NZ must enhance efforts to attract tourists

New Zealand needs to enhance its efforts to attract tourists, Auckland Airport chief executive Carrie Hurihanganui said, following the company's...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 21 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
trump media sues brazilian justice over censorship concerns

Trump Media sues Brazilian Justice over censorship concerns

On Wednesday, Trump Media, along with the social media company Rumble, initiated legal proceedings against a Brazilian Supreme Court justice...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 20 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
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Spark and Microsoft unite for the country’s largest public cloud partnership

Spark and Microsoft have declared what they describe as New Zealand's “largest-ever Microsoft public cloud partnership.”  The agreement will enable Spark...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 20 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
apple launches cheaper iphone 16e with ai capabilities

Apple launches cheaper iPhone 16e with AI capabilities

On Wednesday, Apple introduced the iPhone 16e, a more budget-friendly addition to its iPhone lineup, traditionally refreshed in September. This...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 20 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
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Fast-track Approvals Bill under scrutiny

New Zealand’s Fast-track Approvals Act has sparked significant controversy, with critics alleging that the government disregarded parliamentary rules to push...

By Liam Foster | 20 Feb 2025 | 4 min read
sky sport now raises monthly and annual pass prices

Sky Sport Now raises monthly and annual pass prices

Sky Sport Now will raise the prices of its monthly and annual passes, effective March 21, 2025. The price of a...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 20 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
australian ivf provider genea hit by cyberattack

Australian IVF provider Genea hit by cyberattack

Genea, a major Australian provider of IVF services, has revealed a cybersecurity breach that has interrupted its services and resulted...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 20 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
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Reddit achieves $428 million Q4 revenue surge

Photo Source: Brett Jordan Reddit’s fourth-quarter revenue skyrocketed by 71%, reaching $428 million, as the platform capitalised on its expanding advertising...

By Nicole Valdez | 20 Feb 2025 | 3 min read
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Fine on the way for discount chain due to frequent pricing errors

Walond Limited, widely recognised as Look Sharp, has been fined $292,500 due to "frequent and widespread pricing errors," where certain...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 20 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
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Air New Zealand’s $100M share buyback

Air New Zealand has announced a NZ$100 million share buyback, a move signalling confidence in its financial health despite a...

By Liam Foster | 20 Feb 2025 | 3 min read
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Cook Islands-China strategic partnership sparks diplomatic tensions with New Zealand

The Cook Islands has formally signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement with China, a move that has sparked diplomatic tensions...

By Liam Foster | 20 Feb 2025 | 5 min read
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New Zealand’s opportunity to lead in green crypto investments

Crypto ETFs Go Mainstream Cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are no longer a niche investment product. With the U.S. Securities and Exchange...

By Liam Foster | 20 Feb 2025 | 4 min read
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RBNZ’s OCR cut offers no major relief for borrowers

Photo Source: Adrien Olichon The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) will make its first Official Cash Rate (OCR) announcement in...

By Nicole Valdez | 20 Feb 2025 | 3 min read
fiverr's new ai tool aims to keep freelancers competitive

Fiverr’s new AI tool aims to keep freelancers competitive

Fiverr is introducing new AI tools designed to help gig workers automate tasks and increase their earning potential. The gig marketplace...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 19 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
facial recognition adopted at waikato's chinese campus

Facial recognition adopted at Waikato’s Chinese campus

The University of Waikato has confirmed that its Waikato Joint Institute at Hangzhou City University in China utilises facial recognition...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 19 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
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