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Infrastructure investment needed to support tourism growth, Queenstown mayor says

The new Minister for Economic Growth, Nicola Willis, is determined to steer New Zealand towards a wealthier economy by focusing...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
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New Zealand revives free trade negotiations with India after a decade-long hiatus

New Zealand and India are rekindling their efforts to establish a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) after a decade of...

By Liam Foster | 23 Jan 2025 | 4 min read
plasticpollution

Fiji leads global call for plastics treaty by 2025

The battle against plastic pollution is intensifying, and Fiji is stepping up as a key player. The Pacific island nation...

By Nicole Valdez | 23 Jan 2025 | 4 min read
harvard

Harvard’s free courses in tech skills open to all

Harvard University is opening doors to cutting-edge education with a new array of free, self-paced courses. The online courses are...

By Nicole Valdez | 23 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
servicesector

NZ’s services industry struggles with productivity issues

New Zealand’s services sector shows no signs of recovery, with the latest data revealing a tenth straight month of contraction....

By Nicole Valdez | 23 Jan 2025 | 4 min read
the body shop

The Body Shop NZ enters voluntary administration

Cosmetic and beauty retailer The Body Shop New Zealand has entered voluntary administration. This decision follows a similar fate faced by...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
trump's second term begins with flurry of executive actions

Trump’s second term begins with flurry of executive actions

Donald Trump initiated his second term as the 47th President of the United States by signing a series of executive...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Jan 2025 | 5 min read
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Labour overtakes National in latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll

Labour has overtaken National for the first time in almost two years, according to the latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia Poll. The poll,...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
billionaires, business leaders flock to trump's inauguration

Billionaires, business leaders flock to Trump’s inauguration

Donald Trump was inaugurated as the President of the United States for a second term on Monday, with a notable...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
nicola willis

Nicola Willis prioritises tourism as new Minister for Economic Growth

In her new role as Minister for Economic Growth, Nicola Willis has identified increasing tourism numbers as a top priority...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
dairymilk

NZ dairy achieves five-year high in 2024 milk solids output

New Zealand’s dairy industry achieved a remarkable milestone in 2024, producing 1.92 billion kilograms of milk solids (kgMS)—its highest output...

By Nicole Valdez | 21 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
migration

Australia outpaces NZ in attracting skilled migrants

New Zealand’s post-Covid immigration trends are witnessing a dramatic shift, with a sharp decline in migrants from the United Kingdom...

By Nicole Valdez | 21 Jan 2025 | 4 min read
trump’s first day in office sees no action on tariff promises

Trump’s first day in office sees no action on tariff promises

President Trump is not expected to impose the tariffs he threatened on his first day, raising concerns about price increases...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 21 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
banking

Westpac calls for urgent action to improve banking for disabled New Zealanders

A recent report commissioned by Westpac New Zealand and conducted by ThinkPlace has revealed that nearly one in four New...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 21 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
trump declares national emergency, new policies in inaugural speech

Trump declares national emergency, new policies in inaugural speech

In a powerful and assertive inaugural address on January 20, 2025, President Trump laid out his vision for a revitalised...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 21 Jan 2025 | 4 min read
unemployment

Rising unemployment to challenge New Zealand’s workforce in 2025

New Zealand’s labour market is preparing for a challenging year ahead in 2025, with rising unemployment and an increase in...

By Nicole Valdez | 21 Jan 2025 | 4 min read
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