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Trump lifts tariffs to ease food prices

President Donald Trump has reversed course by lifting tariffs on essential agricultural products, including coffee, certain types of beef, bananas,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 17 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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$2 million investment to expand Dunedin Tunnels Trail and boost cycling tourism

$2 million will be allocated to expand the Dunedin Tunnels Trail and elevate Dunedin as a leading cycling destination. “By investing...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 15 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ employees with openness trait are less likely employed, study says

An international skills study has found that New Zealanders who score higher for openness and agreeableness are less likely to...

By Nicole Valdez | 14 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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JPMorgan expands midcap work in Dubai

JPMorgan has widened its activity in Dubai as it targets medium-sized companies across the Middle East and surrounding regions, according...

By Nicole Valdez | 14 Nov 2025 | 2 min read

Manufacturing sector grows for fourth month

New Zealand's manufacturing sector expanded for a fourth consecutive month in October 2025, supported by a rise in new orders...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 14 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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Complaints about real estate salespeople reach record high

The Real Estate Authority is handling a volume of complaints against real estate salespeople. Its 2025 annual report highlighted a...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 14 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
openai launches first european ai data centre in norway

Data centres outpace oil in global investment

A fresh International Energy Agency assessment shows a seismic shift in global capital: this year, investment in data centres is...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 14 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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New Bill Marks ‘First Steps’ to Replace Petrol Tax with Road User Charges

The government has introduced new legislation aiming to initiate the transition from petrol taxes to road user charges for light...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 14 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
kyiv graft probe tightens grip on elites

High-level graft case grips Zelenskyy allies

Two senior ministers resigned as investigators widen a probe into Ukraine’s energy sector. Energy Minister Svitlana Grynchuk and Justice Minister...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 14 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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October retail card spending edges up 0.8%, Stats NZ shows

Total retail card spending in October rose 0.8% compared to the same month last year, the latest Electronic Card Transaction...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 14 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
anthropic commits to a 50b us ai infrastructure push

Anthropic commits to a $50B US AI infrastructure push

Anthropic has launched a plan to spend about $50 billion on U.S. AI infrastructure, beginning with customised data centres in...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 14 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
house prepares for vote to release epstein files

House prepares for vote to release Epstein files

A discharge petition in the U.S. House moves to a full vote on releasing Epstein investigation files. The step was...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 14 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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Toyota opens North Carolina battery plant as US investment grows

A new battery facility in North Carolina has begun production, part of a project valued at about $13.9 billion. Toyota...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 14 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
us govt shutdown ends as congress approves temporary funding

US govt shutdown ends as Congress approves temporary funding

The United States moved to end a record-breaking government shutdown as Congress approved a temporary funding measure, allowing a return...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 14 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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New Zealand sees rise in visitor arrivals, report shows

Overseas visitor arrivals to New Zealand increased by approximately 6% in the year ending September 30, Stats NZ reports.  Visitor numbers...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 14 Nov 2025 | 1 min read
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12-month medication prescriptions available to Kiwis starting next year

Starting 1 February 2026, New Zealanders will have access to 12-month prescriptions for their medications, aiming to provide relief for...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 13 Nov 2025 | 3 min read
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