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IRD intensifies focus on cryptocurrency tax compliance and overdue student loan debt

Image source: QuoteInspector.com The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has ramped up enforcement, honing in on undeclared cryptocurrency holdings and overdue...

By Liam Foster | 17 Sep 2024 | 5 min read
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New Zealand takes step towards smoke-free future with Amendment Bill

The government of New Zealand is actively pushing forward with its vision for a smoke-free future, marked by the recent...

By Nicole Valdez | 16 Sep 2024 | 4 min read
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New Zealand’s EV market struggles after incentive changes

The electric vehicle (EV) market in New Zealand is experiencing a significant downturn, primarily attributed to the end of the...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 16 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
apple takes visual search to the next level

Apple takes visual search to the next level

Photo source: Apple Apple has once again demonstrated its knack for enhancing existing technologies with the introduction of the Visual Intelligence...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 16 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
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New Zealand government plans to revise contractor vs employee laws

The New Zealand government has announced proposed amendments to the Employment Relations Act that aim to clarify the distinction between...

By Liam Foster | 16 Sep 2024 | 5 min read
openai debuts highly anticipated o1 ai model

OpenAI debuts highly anticipated o1 AI model

OpenAI has officially launched its highly anticipated AI model, previously referred to by the code name "Strawberry." The newly introduced...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 16 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
google under investigation for privacy compliance in generative ai

Google under investigation for privacy compliance in generative AI

Google’s generative AI is under investigation by its primary European Union privacy regulator to determine if it complies with data...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 15 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
apple airpods receive fda nod as over the counter hearing aids

Apple AirPods receive FDA nod as over-the-counter hearing aids

Photo source: Apple During the recent "Glowtime" event, while many Apple enthusiasts were focused on the forthcoming iPhone 16 Pro, attention...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 15 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
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Unilever’s Dove brand criticised by Greenpeace for contributing to plastic waste crisis

Unilever's Dove brand is facing criticism from Greenpeace for its substantial contribution to global plastic pollution. The environmental group has...

By Nicole Valdez | 13 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
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Auckland University offers free pads to students, funded by advertisers

Auckland University is addressing period poverty through a new initiative providing free biodegradable menstrual pads to students. The partnership with...

By Nicole Valdez | 13 Sep 2024 | 1 min read
manufacturing sector shows modest improvement, yet remains firmly in contraction

Manufacturing sector shows modest improvement, yet remains firmly in contraction

The BNZ-Business New Zealand Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) saw a modest increase of 1.4 points in August, reaching a...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 13 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
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Cybersecurity vulnerabilities leave New Zealand’s small businesses exposed to increasing threats

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in New Zealand are underestimating their vulnerability to cyberattacks, even as they become primary targets...

By Liam Foster | 13 Sep 2024 | 5 min read
the rise of rod duke and briscoe group

The rise of Rod Duke and Briscoe Group

The Briscoe Group has a storied history that began in 1862 when it opened its first store in Dunedin, New...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 13 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
new kiwi transport system aims to ease urban congestion

New Kiwi transport system aims to ease urban congestion

Photo source: Whoosh A groundbreaking transportation concept from a Christchurch-based company, Whoosh, aims to ease urban traffic congestion with its innovative...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 13 Sep 2024 | 4 min read
innovative startup tackles blood shortages with lab grown solutions

Innovative startup tackles blood shortages with lab-grown solutions

Blood shortages can have severe implications for patients, forcing medical professionals to make difficult choices regarding who requires transfusions most...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 13 Sep 2024 | 4 min read
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Scholarships forge connections between New Zealand and Malaysia

As globalisation reshapes educational landscapes, scholarships are emerging as crucial conduits connecting New Zealand and Malaysia. The relationship between these...

By Nicole Valdez | 12 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
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