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nz share market shows caution ahead of u.s. election

NZ share market shows caution ahead of US election

Photo source: Wikimedia Commons The recent fluctuations in the New Zealand share market are closely tied to the upcoming U.S. presidential...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Nov 2024 | 3 min read
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Title: TVNZ announces second wave of job cuts amid revenue decline

Image Resource: Mido Makasardi ©️ TVNZ has confirmed it will implement another round of workforce reductions, with significant cuts anticipated in...

By Nicole Valdez | 05 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
cancertreatment

NZ launches public funding for ERBITUX® in colorectal cancer treatment

Image Resource: Thirdman New Zealand has recently made a breakthrough in advanced cancer treatment by launching public funding for ERBITUX®, a...

By Nicole Valdez | 04 Nov 2024 | 3 min read
perplexity rolls out real time u.s. election tracker for 2024 race

Perplexity rolls out real-time U.S. election tracker for 2024 race

Photo source: Flickr Perplexity, an AI-driven search engine, has introduced a new feature to track U.S. general election results, asserting its...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 04 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
wellington house insurance costs double auckland's

Wellington house insurance costs double Auckland’s

New data reveals that house insurance costs in Wellington are now approximately twice as expensive as those in Auckland.  The latest...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
mit develops advanced method for teaching robots new skills

MIT develops advanced method for teaching robots new skills

Photo source: MIT News MIT is developing an innovative approach for training robots, diverging from traditional methods that rely on limited,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 04 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
linkedin introduces ai hiring assistant for recruiters

LinkedIn introduces AI hiring assistant for recruiters

Photo source: Pexels LinkedIn has launched its inaugural AI agent, named Hiring Assistant, to help ease its recruitment process. The new...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 04 Nov 2024 | 3 min read
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UNEP report urges 42% global emission cuts by 2030 to avert climate crisis

Imaga Resource: Markus Spiske The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Secretary-General António Guterres issued a critical warning on 31 October...

By Nicole Valdez | 01 Nov 2024 | 4 min read
nz businesses urged to address ai risks in wake of australian ban

NZ businesses urged to address AI risks in wake of Australian ban

Photo source: FMT New Zealand finds itself at a critical moment, with the recent ban on ChatGPT in Australia having sparked...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 01 Nov 2024 | 3 min read
auditor general initiates inquiry into conflicts of interest in fast track projects

Auditor-General initiates inquiry into conflicts of interest in fast-track projects

The Auditor-General of New Zealand, John Ryan, has announced an inquiry into how ministers managed conflicts of interest regarding fast-tracked...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 01 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
netflix's moments feature makes sharing clips easier than ever

Netflix’s moments feature makes sharing clips easier than ever

Netflix has introduced a new feature called "Moments," which is designed to enhance user engagement by allowing viewers to save...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 01 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
health nz under fire for its extravagant spending on catering

Health NZ under fire for its extravagant spending on catering

Health NZ is facing scrutiny following revelations of substantial catering expenses incurred during recent conferences. The organisation confirmed that it...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 01 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
red meat prices show signs of recovery

Red meat prices show signs of recovery

Red meat prices are showing signs of recovery, according to Dan Boulton, the chief executive of Silver Fern Farms. Boulton noted...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 01 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
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CEDAW launches General Recommendation 40 for women’s leadership parity

Image Resource: Chelsi Peter The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) took a monumental step on...

By Nicole Valdez | 01 Nov 2024 | 5 min read
nzbreastcancer

New Zealand government expands breast cancer screening to women up to age 74

Starting today, the New Zealand government has implemented a major change to its breast cancer screening programme, offering free screenings...

By Nicole Valdez | 31 Oct 2024 | 2 min read
retailpay

Retailers in New Zealand express frustration over rising merchant fees

Image Resource: Ivan Samkov Many retailers in New Zealand are increasingly frustrated by soaring merchant fees, particularly those linked to contactless...

By Nicole Valdez | 31 Oct 2024 | 2 min read
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