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Trump’s victory reflects rising support for immigration restrictions, protectionism

Image Resource: Lara Jameson Donald Trump’s 'America First' platform, which helped secure his 2024 presidential victory, continues to influence US politics,...

By Nicole Valdez | 07 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
rba keeps rates steady, focuses on inflation control

RBA keeps interest rates steady, focuses on inflation control

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept interest rates steady at 4.35% for the 12th month in a row, prioritising...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 07 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
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Global markets react to Trump victory, ripples felt in New Zealand

The Republican Party has all but secured a decisive victory in the U.S. elections, securing the presidency and control of...

By Liam Foster | 07 Nov 2024 | 5 min read
bnz pursues bankruptcy action against homestead bay investor

BNZ pursues bankruptcy action against Homestead Bay investor

Bank of New Zealand is pursuing a $80 million bankruptcy bid against George Kerr, the majority owner of the ambitious...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 07 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
nz govt implements strict late payment rules for agencies

NZ Govt implements strict late payment rules for agencies

Photo source: Wikimedia Commons The New Zealand government has announced new regulations mandating that all government departments pay their invoices within...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 07 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
unemployment rate rises, yet remains better than forecasted
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Unemployment rate rises, yet remains better than forecasted

The unemployment rate in New Zealand rose from 3.2% in the September 2022 quarter to 4.8% in the current quarter,...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 07 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
trump defeats harris to claim 47th us presidency

Trump defeats Harris to claim 47th US presidency

Photo source: Newsbook Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th president of the United States, marking his return to the...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 07 Nov 2024 | 6 min read
real time us election updates now available on apple devices

Real-time US election updates now available on Apple devices

Photo source: IDB Apple has introduced a new widget that provides updates on Election Day directly to your Lock Screen and...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 06 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
research reveals age disparities in rising insurance premiums

Research reveals age disparities in rising insurance premiums

Recent findings from the insurance comparison platform Quashed indicate which age demographics have been most significantly affected by rising insurance...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 06 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
cruise ships avoiding nz amid rising costs

Cruise ships avoiding NZ amid rising costs

Photo source: Flickr Cruise ships are increasingly bypassing New Zealand due to escalating operational costs and regulatory challenges that make the...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 06 Nov 2024 | 3 min read
luxon underlines diplomatic ties as us elections near

Luxon underlines diplomatic ties as US elections kick off

Photo source: FMT New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is closely monitoring the upcoming U.S. presidential election, emphasising the necessity for...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 06 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
resources minister jones signals potential revisions to fast track bill

Resources Minister Jones signals potential revisions to fast-track bill

Legislation aimed at expediting the approval process for infrastructure and development projects is making headlines as Resources Minister Shane Jones...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 06 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
new zealand steel faces $13 million loss in emissions subsidy

New Zealand Steel faces $13 million loss in emissions subsidy

New Zealand Steel has recently faced a significant setback, losing a greenhouse gas emissions subsidy valued at approximately $13 million....

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 06 Nov 2024 | 3 min read
survey reports 53% surge in online scams, experts urge consumer vigilance

Survey reports 53% surge in online scams, experts urge consumer vigilance

A recent survey by Norton reported a 53% increase in online scams coinciding with the start of the holiday shopping...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
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ComCom warns Dick Smith over misleading subscription practices

Photo courtesy: Business List NZ The Commerce Commission has issued a significant warning to Kogan Australia Pty Limited, also known as...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
us court rules in favour of musk's $1m giveaway to swing state voters

US court rules in favour of Musk’s $1M giveaway to swing state voters

Photo source: FMT Elon Musk's political organisation is permitted to continue its practice of distributing USD $1 million to voters in...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Nov 2024 | 3 min read
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