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Gabrielle’s legacy: New Zealand’s costliest cyclone sets future storm standards

Cyclone Gabrielle, which struck New Zealand in February 2023, has left a significant legacy, being recognised as the country's costliest...

By Nicole Valdez | 12 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
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Auckland mayor Wayne Brown proposes new harbour bridge, rejects tunnel plans

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has made headlines by proposing an alternative to the government's $56 billion Waitematā Harbour tunnel plan,...

By Nicole Valdez | 12 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
This Dairy Company Introduces Dual-Fuel Tanker To Reduce Transport CO2 Emissions

This dairy company introduces dual-fuel tanker to reduce transport CO2 emissions

Taupo-based dairy company Miraka continues to push the boundaries of environmental stewardship and sustainability by introducing its green hydrogen dual-fuel...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 12 Sep 2024 | 1 min read
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Trump vs Harris: Post-debate insights on U.S. trade policy and the implications for New Zealand

Image source: CNBC Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images Following the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris,...

By Liam Foster | 12 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
acc proposes levy increases to address rising injury costs

ACC proposes levy increase to address rising injury costs

The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) is proposing significant increases to its levies, with a rise of over 7% for motorists...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 12 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
winstone pulp closures confirmed

Winstone Pulp closures confirmed

Winstone Pulp International has confirmed the closure of its two sites—the Tangiwai Sawmill and Karioi Pulpmill—resulting in the loss of...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 12 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
google introduces ai generated podcasts in notebooklm

Google introduces AI-generated podcasts in NotebookLM

Photo source: Google Google has just introduced an innovative feature in its NotebookLM application that allows users to create AI-generated podcasts...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 12 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
briscoe group reports over 22% drop in net profit amid record sales

Briscoe Group reports record sales despite net profit decline

Briscoe Group, a retailer specialising in homewares and outdoor equipment, reported an after-tax profit of $33.21 million for the six-month...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 12 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
govgpt launch promises easier access to government services

GovGPT launch promises easier access to government services

Photo source: IT Professionals NZ Business professionals looking for information from government agencies may soon have fewer interactions with human officials,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 11 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
kmart announces largest store in new zealand

Kmart announces largest store in New Zealand

Kmart has announced plans to open its largest store in New Zealand, a massive 6,700-square-meter outlet located in Auckland's Westgate...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 11 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
everything revealed at apple's ‘glowtime’ event

Everything revealed at Apple’s ‘Glowtime’ event

Photo source: Apple Apple's major annual event has taken place, as it launches the iPhone 16 series along with a variety...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 11 Sep 2024 | 6 min read
malloch mcclean joins forces with +more for improved client offerings

Malloch McClean joins forces with +MORE for improved client offerings

Prominent accounting and business advisory firm Malloch McClean has officially joined the +MORE group. This strategic move allows the company...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 11 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
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The Trump vs Harris debate: where does New Zealand fit in?

Image source: Wikimedia Commons The first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will happen today at 1:00pm NZ time....

By Liam Foster | 11 Sep 2024 | 7 min read
new zealand councils face credit rating downgrades amid rising debt and costs

New Zealand councils face credit rating downgrades amid rising debt and costs

Councils across New Zealand have experienced credit rating downgrades due to escalating debt and operating costs.  On September 6, S&P Global...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 10 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
apple’s ios 18 safari update launches distraction control feature

Apple’s iOS 18 Safari update launches distraction control feature

Photo source: TunesKit Apple is set to enhance its Safari browser with a new feature called Distraction Control, which aims to...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 10 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
canva teams users hit with steep price hikes

Canva teams users hit with steep price hikes

Photo source: Canva Canva, the design platform, is implementing significant price increases for certain customers, partially attributing this decision to generative...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 10 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
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