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U.S. tariffs could cost Fisher & Paykel Healthcare millions

Market Jitters as Trump’s Tariff Plans Resurface Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, a major player in the global medical device industry, is...

By Liam Foster | 31 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
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The revival of New Zealand’s asset sales debate

A Key Issue for 2026 The debate over asset sales in New Zealand is gaining momentum once again, with Prime Minister...

By Liam Foster | 31 Jan 2025 | 4 min read
softbank eyes $25 billion investment in openai

SoftBank eyes $25 billion investment in OpenAI

SoftBank is in discussions to invest up to $25 billion in OpenAI, potentially making it the startup's largest financial backer.  A...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 30 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
google maps reclassifies u.s. as ‘sensitive country’

Google Maps reclassifies U.S. as ‘Sensitive Country’

Google has recently reclassified the United States as a "sensitive country" in its Maps division, a classification typically used for...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 30 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ issues apology for overlooking Pacific nations in RSE policy changes

New Zealand issued an apology to Pacific nations for not consulting them regarding modifications to income and accommodation policies affecting...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 30 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
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Kiwi software firm Lumin reaches 100 million users

New Zealand-based document management company Lumin has hit a major milestone, surpassing 100 million users worldwide. The Christchurch-founded firm, which...

By Liam Foster | 30 Jan 2025 | 4 min read
amazon cuts jobs in communications, sustainability

Amazon cuts jobs in communications, sustainability

Amazon is undergoing a restructuring process that involves the elimination of a limited number of positions within its communications and...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 30 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
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How Trump’s return could disrupt media laws in New Zealand and Australia

Donald Trump’s return to the White House is already reshaping global policy, and media laws in New Zealand and Australia...

By Liam Foster | 30 Jan 2025 | 5 min read
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Majority of Kiwis believe NZ’s housing is in the wrong direction, report says

57% of renters in New Zealand report satisfaction with their current housing situation, in contrast to 82% of homeowners, Ipsos...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 30 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
meta to spend billions on ai despite market jitters

Meta to spend billions on AI despite market jitters

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, remains undeterred by the potential threat posed by DeepSeek's AI models, which have sparked concerns...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 30 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
tauhei solar farm construction to begin this year

Tauhei solar farm construction to begin this year

Construction of the Tauhei Solar Farm project in Te Aroha, Waikato, is set to commence this year. The joint venture...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 30 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
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Will the New Zealand economy bounce back in 2025?

New Zealand's economy is set for a slow but steady recovery in 2025 after enduring one of its toughest economic...

By Liam Foster | 30 Jan 2025 | 4 min read
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Shane Jones slams banks for cutting fossil fuel services, calls move ‘Woke’

New Zealand First MP and Associate Minister for Energy, Shane Jones, has launched a scathing attack on banks reducing their...

By Liam Foster | 30 Jan 2025 | 4 min read
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Senior executives lead in AI adoption, study finds

Generative AI is no longer solely the domain of younger, tech-savvy professionals. Senior marketing executives are now taking the lead...

By Nicole Valdez | 30 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
u.s. navy bans deepseek ai over security concerns

U.S. Navy bans DeepSeek AI over security concerns

The U.S. Navy has issued a directive to its personnel to avoid using DeepSeek AI, a technology developed by a...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 29 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
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New Zealand unemployment rate expected to rise to pandemic-era levels

Unemployment in New Zealand is projected to rise, reaching levels reminiscent of the pandemic era. According to recent forecasts, the unemployment...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 29 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
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