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lawmakers push for tiktok ban amid national security concerns

U.S. lawmakers push for TikTok ban amid national security concerns

The impending ban on TikTok, which has captivated 170 million users in the United States, could take effect this Sunday...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Jan 2025 | 4 min read
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Government considers electricity market intervention as prices soar

The New Zealand government is considering intervention in the national electricity market as power prices continue to climb, affecting businesses...

By Nicole Valdez | 18 Jan 2025 | 4 min read
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Keir Starmer’s £14 billion AI plan to enhance productivity and public services

The UK government has secured a £14 billion commitment from leading tech firms to fund the initiative, which Sir Keir...

By Nicole Valdez | 18 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
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NZ SMEs grapple with rising cyberattacks

The pace of cybercrime in New Zealand is accelerating, with experts warning that 2025 could see even more sophisticated attacks....

By Nicole Valdez | 17 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
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Meta faces criticism over cuts to factcheckers and DEI programmes

The announcement by Meta to eliminate its fact-checking efforts and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programmes has left employees in...

By Nicole Valdez | 17 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
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Grocery prices rose by 2.7%, Stats NZ reveals

Grocery prices rose by 2.7%, the latest data release from Stats NZ has revealed. This rise is largely attributed to...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 17 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
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Seymour’s regulatory standard’s bill: A long-awaited reform or an ideological pursuit?

This week was the deadline for public submissions on the Regulatory Standards Bill (RSB), and debate continues to ramp up...

By Liam Foster | 17 Jan 2025 | 5 min read
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BP announces global job cuts as part of cost-saving initiative

U.K.-based oil giant BP announced plans to eliminate 4,700 jobs globally as part of a significant cost-saving initiative. In addition...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 17 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
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Starbucks ends open-door policy with new safety-first store rules

Starbucks has rolled out a new set of store regulations in response to safety issues, marking the end of its...

By Nicole Valdez | 17 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
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SEC files lawsuit against Elon Musk for failing to disclose Twitter ownership

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk, alleging that he failed to properly...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 15 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
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Lodestone Energy’s largest solar farm commences

Lodestone Energy, a frontrunner in New Zealand's solar energy sector, has achieved a remarkable milestone with the commencement of power...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 15 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
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The call for businesses to employ Kiwis with disabilities

A recent study conducted a survey involving 300 disabled employees and employers to explore their work experiences, aiming to address...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 15 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
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Mānuka honey faces 26% export decline, report says

Photo Source: ROMAN ODINTSOV The future of New Zealand’s high-value mānuka honey market hangs in the balance, with a dramatic downturn...

By Nicole Valdez | 14 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
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Central Otago cherry growers anticipate increased profits this season

A better crop of Central Otago cherries is expected to yield higher profits for growers this season.  Kris Robb, chair of...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 14 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
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Air New Zealand crowned world’s safest airline

Air New Zealand has just been recognised as the safest airline for 2025, AirlineRatings.com reveals.  The airline safety and product rating...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 14 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
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Ecostore enhances health and safety after employee’s eye injury

Photo source: Ecostore Home and body care products manufacturer Ecostore is said to invest around $323,000 to enhance its health and...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 14 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
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