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yum! brands to sell pizza hut in 2.7bn deal

Yum! Brands to sell Pizza Hut in $2.7bn deal

Yum! Brands has agreed to sell Pizza Hut in a $2.7 billion deal, marking a major reshaping of its restaurant...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Jun 2026 | 2 min read
qantas leads aviation innovation with world’s longest non stop passenger route

Qantas leads aviation innovation with world’s longest non-stop passenger route 

Qantas will launch a direct Sydney and London service, showcasing private-sector innovation and efficiency in aviation while boosting global connectivity,...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 18 Jun 2026 | 2 min read
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Britain prepares under-16 social media ban

Britain is preparing to introduce one of the toughest social media restrictions for children, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Jun 2026 | 2 min read
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Microsoft introduces employee monitoring tool in Teams, cybersecurity expert raises questions 

Tech giant Microsoft is rolling out a new feature in its Microsoft Teams platform that will enable remote monitoring of...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 18 Jun 2026 | 2 min read
intel moves closer to possible apple chipmaking deal

Intel moves closer to possible Apple chipmaking deal

Intel has taken another step in its attempt to revive its chipmaking business, beginning early production of a new manufacturing...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Jun 2026 | 3 min read
Captivating sunrise over a frost-covered winter orchard with bare trees and serene landscape.

$9.5 billion in horticulture exports rests on winters that are disappearing

Wellington hit 19°C in the first two days of June. Christchurch, Ashburton, Timaru, Whanganui, and Palmerston North were all tracking...

By B2B News | 18 Jun 2026 | 5 min read
A diverse group of professionals attentively reviewing documents indoors.

Is New Zealand’s labour market actually recovering or just advertising more?

A bounce from the bottom, not a return to normal SEEK's May 2026 employment report shows job ad volumes rose 0.3%...

By B2B News | 18 Jun 2026 | 4 min read
A woman with a mask speaks to a pharmacist behind a counter in a pharmacy.

Community pharmacies are now GPs without the resources to cope

New Zealand's community pharmacies have quietly taken on a significant new role. Since 2 June, they can assess patients and...

By B2B News | 18 Jun 2026 | 5 min read
A close-up view of an industrial hydraulic winch on a ship deck with ropes.

864 lives hung on an 18-year-old rubber joint nobody replaced

One rubber joint, 864 lives The Transport Accident Investigation Commission's final report on the Kaitaki blackout, published in May, reads less...

By B2B News | 18 Jun 2026 | 5 min read
Denver City and County Building from Colorado State Capitol, Denver Civic Center, Denver, Colorado

Why did MBIE hide a damning review from ministers for two months

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford is not known for theatrical outbursts, which makes her characterisation of officials' conduct all the more...

By B2B News | 18 Jun 2026 | 4 min read
Breathtaking view of Coromandel's coast with lush hills and crystal-clear waters.

A drafting error just put half the Coromandel up for grabs

A loophole the minister did not see coming New Zealand's Conservation Amendment Bill passed its first reading on 17 June with...

By B2B News | 18 Jun 2026 | 4 min read
bnz ordered to pay $2.6m after long running interest calculation error

BNZ ordered to pay $2.6m after long-running interest calculation error 

BNZ, one of New Zealand’s biggest banks, has been forced to pay $2.6 million after misleading customers for almost 10...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 18 Jun 2026 | 2 min read
gm deepens defence push with new lockheed partnership

GM deepens defence push with new Lockheed partnership

General Motors has announced a new partnership with Lockheed Martin aimed at helping the United States expand its defence manufacturing...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Jun 2026 | 2 min read
japan’s nikkei 225 passes 50,000 for the first time

Japan exports rise at fastest pace in over three years

Japan’s exports rose at their quickest pace in more than three years in May, as strong demand for semiconductors and...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Jun 2026 | 2 min read
trump faces congressional pressure over iran deal

Trump faces congressional pressure over Iran deal

President Donald Trump’s preliminary agreement with Iran is facing mounting scrutiny in Washington, as lawmakers from both parties demand to...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Jun 2026 | 2 min read
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Van Velden orders review into Fire and Emergency Funding System to improve efficiency 

Minister Brooke van Velden has asked the Department of Internal Affairs to examine alternative, more efficient ways of funding Fire...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 17 Jun 2026 | 2 min read
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