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Social app Bluesky launches private bookmarks

Bluesky has launched private bookmarks, called “Saved Posts,” allowing users to privately save content for later viewing. This feature adds...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 10 Sep 2025 | 1 min read
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Finding a new job would take SME employees more than three months, survey finds

Over half of SME employees report that finding a new job would take them more than three months if they...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 10 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
meta to launch dedicated ai app

Ex-Meta employee accuses WhatsApp of major cybersecurity gaps

A former WhatsApp security chief has filed a lawsuit against Meta, accusing the company of serious cybersecurity weaknesses that risk...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 10 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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ANZ to cut thousands of jobs in Australia, no major cuts in NZ

Australia’s ANZ has announced plans to cut approximately 3,500 jobs by September next year as part of a wider restructuring...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 10 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
french pm defeated in national assembly confidence vote

French PM defeated in National Assembly confidence vote

Francois Bayrou was ousted as French prime minister after losing a confidence vote in the National Assembly, worsening the political...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 10 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
takaichi pushes to become japan’s first woman prime minister

Takaichi pushes to become Japan’s first woman prime minister

Japan may soon appoint its first female prime minister, with Sanae Takaichi currently leading a close race to replace outgoing...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 10 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
trump’s approval rating takes a sharp dive ahead of 100 day mark

Trump tariffs could trigger trillion-dollar refund bill

The United States faces a major financial challenge as the Supreme Court considers the legality of President Donald Trump’s import...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 10 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Retailers may have passed the worst, but outlook remains gloomy

There are indications that New Zealand retailers might have passed the worst of the economic downturn, though the outlook is...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 10 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Spark & ThinkStep map NZ’s digital carbon footprint

A joint Spark and ThinkStep study has detailed the scale of New Zealand’s digital emissions and the tools available to...

By Nicole Valdez | 09 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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TLANZ confirms first employment law conference

The Law Association of New Zealand (TLANZ) has confirmed details for its first burning issues in employment law conference. The...

By Nicole Valdez | 09 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ music commission launches 2026 internship round

New Zealand’s music sector is preparing for the 2026 round of the Industry Internship Programme, confirmed today by the NZ...

By Nicole Valdez | 09 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Traffic management company liquidates, leaving 85 workers jobless

Auckland-based Absolute Traffic Solutions went into liquidation, leaving 85 traffic management workers unemployed.  The company provided various services, such as traffic...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 09 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ employment down, earnings maintain upward trend

Employment levels in New Zealand eased in the June quarter, with total filled jobs edging lower. Inland Revenue’s PAYE-based datasets...

By Nicole Valdez | 09 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Northwestern catalyst converts plastics into oils, waxes

Northwestern University researchers have reported a catalyst capable of converting difficult plastics into usable by-products. The nickel-based technology focuses on...

By Nicole Valdez | 09 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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European demand lifts NZ meat trade revenues

New Zealand’s red meat trade posted higher revenues in July despite reduced shipment volumes. Export values rose to $864 million,...

By Nicole Valdez | 09 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
gym chain charged over misleading fees

Gym chain charged over misleading fees

The gym chain, City Fitness, is facing charges under the Fair Trading Act for advertising membership fees that were allegedly...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 09 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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