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tiktok restored to app stores following deadline extension

TikTok restored to app stores following deadline extension

TikTok has returned to U.S. app stores after a month-long absence due to security concerns and a temporary ban, following...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 17 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
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GMR Airports eyes expansion into New Zealand’s aviation sector

One of the world’s largest private airport operators, GMR Airports, has set its sights on New Zealand. The company recently...

By Liam Foster | 17 Feb 2025 | 3 min read
nz optimistic on us trade despite trump tariff concerns

NZ optimistic on US trade despite Trump tariff concerns

Despite potential global tariff impositions by U.S. President Donald Trump, New Zealand is confident in its trade relations with the...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 17 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
saudi arabia to host us led peace talks involving russia, ukraine

Saudi Arabia to host US-led peace talks involving Russia, Ukraine

Senior officials from the Trump administration are set to meet with Russian officials in Saudi Arabia to discuss a potential...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 17 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
100 mw geothermal power plant at kawerau nz

New Zealand faces engineering crisis as job losses mount

New Zealand’s engineering sector is facing a severe crisis as stalled infrastructure projects lead to mass job losses and an...

By Liam Foster | 17 Feb 2025 | 4 min read
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Google AI found breaching court name suppression orders

Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) has been found breaching court-ordered name suppression in New Zealand, raising serious legal and ethical concerns....

By Liam Foster | 17 Feb 2025 | 3 min read
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Global leaders convened in Paris for AI Action Summit

Photo Source: elysee.fr/ The Grand Palais in Paris buzzed with global attention on 10-11 February 2025 as the AI Action Summit...

By Nicole Valdez | 16 Feb 2025 | 3 min read
meta eyes humanoid robotics as next frontier

Meta eyes humanoid robotics as next frontier

Meta is setting its sights on humanoid robotics as a potential major venture. According to a Bloomberg report, Meta is...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 15 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
uber vs doordash legal fight over delivery market heats up

Uber vs DoorDash legal fight over delivery market heats up

Uber has initiated legal action against DoorDash, asserting the company engaged in actions that suppressed market competition. According to the lawsuit,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 15 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
trump's mass firing plans draw lawsuit from federal unions

Trump’s mass firing plans draw lawsuit from federal unions

Several labour unions have initiated legal proceedings against the Trump administration, expressing concerns over potential mass terminations of federal employees...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 15 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
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How HR leaders can leverage AI in the workforce

Photo Source: Alex Green HR leaders are confronting a workforce shaped by technological advancements, shifting employee expectations, and economic pressures. The...

By Nicole Valdez | 14 Feb 2025 | 6 min read
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AI automation poses risks for businesses, Gartner finds

Photo Source: Tara Winstead According to Gartner’s latest research, 2025 will be marked by workforce challenges that could define the fate...

By Nicole Valdez | 14 Feb 2025 | 4 min read
peer to peer payment platform zelle hits record volume

Peer-to-peer payment platform Zelle hits record volume

In 2024, Zelle's payment network, operated by Early Warning Services (which is owned by multiple banks), exceeded $1 trillion in...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 14 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
trump pushes for fair trade with new tariff measures

Trump pushes for fair trade with new tariff measures

President Donald Trump formalised his commitment to "reciprocal tariffs" on Thursday by signing a presidential memorandum. "They charge us a tax...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 14 Feb 2025 | 3 min read
dr diana sarfati, ministry of health

Director-General of Health Diana Sarfati steps down

New Zealand’s health sector faces another major shake-up with the resignation of Director-General of Health Dr Diana Sarfati. Her departure,...

By Liam Foster | 14 Feb 2025 | 3 min read
gold and diamonds

Malabar Gold & Diamonds expands to New Zealand with $75 million investment

Malabar Gold & Diamonds, one of the world's largest jewellery retailers, has announced its expansion into New Zealand with a...

By Liam Foster | 14 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
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