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Government’s 2025 budget to focus on growth and productivity

The Government's 2025 budget, titled the "Growth Budget," will be announced on May 22. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance...

By Nicole Valdez | 29 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
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Solomon Airlines to debut direct Auckland–Brisbane flight

Solomon Airlines will debut its first-ever non-stop flight from Auckland to Brisbane on 21st February, signalling a new chapter for...

By Nicole Valdez | 29 Jan 2025 | 4 min read
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Economist Bryce Wilkinson defends Regulatory Standards Bill

As debate over the proposed Regulatory Standards Bill (RSB) intensifies, economist Dr Bryce Wilkinson has stepped forward to defend the...

By Liam Foster | 29 Jan 2025 | 4 min read
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Could NZ benefit from DeepSeek’s disruption of the AI industry?

The emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup that has upended the global AI market with its groundbreaking R1 model,...

By Liam Foster | 29 Jan 2025 | 4 min read
deepseek shakes up tech market

DeepSeek shakes up tech market

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has recently made headlines by launching an AI model that rivals U.S. competitors like ChatGPT,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 29 Jan 2025 | 4 min read
concerns rise over new zealand’s ‘digital nomad’ visa impact

Concerns emerge over New Zealand’s eased visa rules for digital nomads

New Zealand has officially relaxed its visa regulations to attract ‘digital nomads,’ a strategy designed to enhance tourism and stimulate...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 29 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
trump's early moves spark divided reactions

Trump’s early moves spark divided reactions

A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that many Americans are sceptical about some of President Donald Trump's initial executive actions. Since...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 29 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
fonterra plans to shift to electric power

Fonterra plans to shift to electric power, cutting fossil gas use by 38%

Dairy company Fonterra has recently announced plans to convert two of its gas boilers on the North Island to electric...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 29 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
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Study exposes greenwashing by UK water firms

A new study published in Nature Water has accused water companies in England of employing greenwashing tactics to downplay their...

By Nicole Valdez | 29 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
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AI could threaten 8 million UK jobs, report warns

AI’s swift integration into industries across the UK could put millions of jobs at risk, according to new research from...

By Nicole Valdez | 28 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
nz visa for digital nomads attracts foreign interest

NZ visa for digital nomads attracts foreign interest

The New Zealand government has recently announced that it will loosen visitor visa regulations for "digital nomads," to boost tourism...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 28 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
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David Seymour’s state of the nation address: “Our country is at a tipping point.”

Seymour’s message, delivered against the backdrop of a 1% economic contraction in 2024 and rising public debt, targeted what he...

By Liam Foster | 28 Jan 2025 | 6 min read
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Kiwibank’s rate cuts and New Zealand’s broader interest rate trends in 2025

Kiwibank has kicked off 2025 with a series of interest rate reductions, offering much-needed relief to borrowers grappling with high...

By Liam Foster | 28 Jan 2025 | 6 min read
nz eases visa requirements for ‘digital nomads’

NZ eases visa requirements for ‘digital nomads’

New Zealand has officially relaxed its visa requirements to attract "digital nomads," a move aimed at boosting tourism and stimulating...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 28 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
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Hospitality sector urges reforms to address labour shortages

The hospitality industry is still grappling with the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, sector leaders say. A choppy recovery is...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 28 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
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Netflix expands with price hike, subscriber growth

Netflix has announced an increase in subscription prices following a record surge in subscribers. During its Q4 2024 earnings call,...

By Nicole Valdez | 28 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
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