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nz introduces two work visas to tackle labour shortages

NZ introduces two work visas to tackle labour shortages

The New Zealand Government will introduce two new work visa options in December 2025 to address labour shortages in key...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 11 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
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New Zealand launches minerals strategy to 2040

New Zealand has released A Minerals Strategy for New Zealand to 2040, setting out plans to accelerate exploration and production...

By Nicole Valdez | 08 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
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Robotics and AI classes in high demand across Auckland

Private robotics and artificial intelligence classes are attracting more students across New Zealand, particularly in Auckland. Many families from Chinese...

By Nicole Valdez | 08 Aug 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ wine exports face $112m US tariff hike

New tariffs in the United States are tightening the squeeze on New Zealand’s $750 million wine export trade. US President...

By Nicole Valdez | 08 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
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NZ fertiliser giant to temporarily halt operations due to gas scarcity

Ballance Agri-Nutrients, one of New Zealand's biggest fertiliser manufacturers, might have to temporarily close operations because of a shortage of...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 08 Aug 2025 | 2 min read
upwork expands into corporate staffing with new acquisitions

Upwork expands into corporate staffing with new acquisitions

Upwork, the San Francisco-based platform known for connecting businesses with freelancers, is expanding into corporate staffing through recent acquisitions. The company...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 08 Aug 2025 | 2 min read
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New Zealand and Indonesia sign agricultural trade deal

New Zealand and Indonesia have signed a new agricultural trade agreement as part of the New Zealand government's plan to...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 08 Aug 2025 | 2 min read
intel faces turmoil amid ceo controversy

Intel faces turmoil amid CEO controversy

Shares in Intel Corporation fell on Thursday following a public demand from U.S. President Donald Trump for the immediate resignation...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 08 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
routinestudy

Structured lifestyle effective for dementia prevention, study says

A two-year investigation into dementia prevention has produced results favouring a structured lifestyle approach. Conducted in multiple U.S. communities, the...

By Nicole Valdez | 08 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
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NZ publishing sector launches first-ever unified plan

The New Zealand book sector has launched its first-ever unified plan. The main goal is to grow domestic readership and...

By Nicole Valdez | 08 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
bank of england cuts interest rates by a quarter point

Bank of England cuts interest rates by a quarter point

The Bank of England (BoE) has narrowly lowered its key interest rate from 4.25% to 4%, continuing its cautious approach...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 08 Aug 2025 | 2 min read
trump’s reciprocal tariffs take effect with steep new duties

Trump’s reciprocal tariffs take effect with steep new duties

A new phase in international trade began on Thursday as President Donald Trump’s extensive “reciprocal” tariffs officially came into effect,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 08 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
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Student placement support at risk as Health NZ eyes project team cut

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora has suggested disbanding a project team that plays an important role in addressing one...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 08 Aug 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ power companies sign deal to secure coal reserve at Huntly

Genesis Energy has reached an agreement with Contact, Meridian, and Mercury to create a coal reserve at Huntly Power Station....

By Nicole Valdez | 07 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
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NZ school leaver non-achievement rate at decade high

New Zealand’s school-leaver qualification rates have deteriorated to their worst level in a decade. Sixteen percent of students left school...

By Nicole Valdez | 07 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
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Auckland Council approves $100M K-Rd project

Auckland Council has reversed its earlier decision and approved a $100 million development on Karangahape Road. The building, spearheaded by...

By Nicole Valdez | 07 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
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