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Samsung sets sustainability standard at Tech Forum

Samsung continues to set the standard for sustainability in the tech industry, leveraging its Galaxy technology to address pressing environmental...

By Nicole Valdez | 28 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
healthcare

ACT’s private insurance plan for NZ healthcare faces backlash

ACT Party leader David Seymour has put forward a contentious proposal aimed at overhauling New Zealand’s healthcare system. During his...

By Nicole Valdez | 27 Jan 2025 | 4 min read
nzeconomy

NZ’s economic recovery faces fiscal hurdles in 2025

New Zealand’s economic outlook for 2025 is cautiously optimistic, driven by a drop in inflation and an uptick in business...

By Nicole Valdez | 27 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
crypto investors reap rewards from trump support

Crypto investors reap rewards from Trump support

The cryptocurrency sector is experiencing an outstanding return on investment following their substantial financial backing of Donald Trump's 2024 presidential...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 27 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
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Recent data identifies sectors with biggest and smallest pay in 2024

Infometrics chief executive Brad Olsen has recently analysed data to identify the sectors experiencing the biggest and smallest pay increases...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 27 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
u.s. imposes tariffs, sanctions on colombia over blocked deportation flights

U.S. imposes tariffs, sanctions on Colombia over blocked deportation flights

President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that his administration would impose a series of retaliatory measures against Colombia. This decision...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 27 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ proposes major reform of the Companies Act

The New Zealand government has laid out its plan for reforming the Companies Act, focused on modernising governance and reducing...

By Nicole Valdez | 27 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
alpine drinks

Alpine Drinks Ltd. enters liquidation

Alpine Drinks Ltd., a water bottling firm located in Hawke's Bay, has entered liquidation following a High Court ruling last...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 27 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
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Luxon’s “Invest New Zealand”: Everything you need to know

In a bold move to reinvigorate New Zealand’s economy and position the nation as a global investment hub, Prime Minister...

By Liam Foster | 27 Jan 2025 | 6 min read
perplexity ai updates tiktok merger proposal

Perplexity AI updates TikTok merger proposal

Perplexity AI has submitted a revised proposal to ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, outlining a potential merger that could grant the...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 27 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
white house discusses tiktok acquisition with oracle, u.s. investors

White House discusses TikTok acquisition with Oracle, U.S. investors

The Trump administration is actively engaged in negotiations to secure the future of TikTok in the U.S. by collaborating with...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 26 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
meta rolls out ad trial on threads

Meta rolls out ad trial on Threads

Meta is set to initiate a trial of advertisements on its microblogging platform, Threads, in collaboration with a select group...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 26 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
stargate taps solar for ai data centres

Stargate taps Solar for AI data centres

The Stargate joint venture, valued at $100 billion, is set to shake up the artificial intelligence industry by leveraging solar...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 26 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
new zealand eyes ai as key to global success

New Zealand eyes AI as key to global success

New Zealand, long regarded as a "best kept secret" in the global community, is now leveraging cutting-edge technology to raise...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 25 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
elon musk's far right support draws eu attention

Elon Musk’s far-right support draws EU attention

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has introduced a European version of Donald Trump's famous "Make America Great Again" slogan,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 25 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
new zealand's energy sector gets a boost from mega solar initiatives

New Zealand’s energy sector gets a boost from Mega Solar initiatives

New Zealand is on the cusp of a transformation in its energy sector with the emergence of mega solar projects...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 25 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
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