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Supermarket shelves left empty as orange juice supplies dwindle

Supermarkets across New Zealand are facing significant shortages of orange juice, leaving many shelves empty.  The orange juice supply constraints stemmed...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 10 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
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Report: New Zealand sheep farmers still struggling with high input prices and weak global demand

Image source: Ariana Prestes on Unsplash Sheep farmers in New Zealand are facing some of the toughest economic conditions in decades,...

By Liam Foster | 10 Sep 2024 | 6 min read
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Rental market slightly eases in July

Recent data from Tenancy Services reveals a slight softening in New Zealand's residential rental market during July, with the national...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 10 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
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Announcing the winners of the 2024 NZ Marketing Awards

The 2024 NZ Marketing Awards winners were announced at the 33rd annual awards, hosted by NZ Marketing magazine and NZ...

By Nicole Valdez | 09 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
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Scrutiny grows over Watercare’s undisclosed $20 million agreement with Waikato-Tainui

Image source: Flickr.com Watercare, Auckland’s water services provider, is facing significant public criticism after it was revealed that a $20 million...

By Liam Foster | 09 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
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Pandoro Wellington shuts down after 28 years, laying off more than 20 staff

Wellington’s three Pandoro cafes have announced official closure after 28 years of operation.  A message displayed in the window of the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 09 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
salesforce set to acquire startup own in major $1.9 billion deal

Salesforce set to acquire startup Own in major $1.9 billion deal

Cloud computing company Salesforce has announced plans to acquire Own Co., a startup specialising in cloud data backup tools, for...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 09 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
taxpayers’ info given to social media platforms for marketing campaigns

Taxpayers’ info given to social media platforms for marketing campaigns

Inland Revenue is under scrutiny for sharing the personal details of thousands of taxpayers with social media platforms for targeted...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 09 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
tesla eyes early 2025 for full self driving launch

Tesla eyes early 2025 for full self driving launch

Tesla has announced plans to introduce its "Full Self Driving" (FSD) driver assistance technology in Europe and China in early...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 09 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
bluesky gains millions of users in brazil amid x suspension

Bluesky gains millions of users in Brazil amid X suspension

Photo source: NBC News Brazil's recent ban of Elon Musk's social media platform X has significantly increased the visibility of its...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 08 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
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New Zealand’s building costs set for major shake-up

In a move to address the rising costs of building in New Zealand, the government has recently introduced legislation aimed...

By Nicole Valdez | 06 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
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Report reveals cybersecurity gaps in NZ SMEs

The 2024 SME Cyber Security Behaviour Tracker revealed that while a majority of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in New...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 06 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
new dawn for māori as queen takes the throne

New dawn for Māori as Queen takes the throne

Photo source: NBC News In a deeply emotional ceremony attended by thousands at Turangawaewae Marae, the youngest child and only daughter...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 06 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
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AI’s impact on jobs and hiring in New Zealand (so far)

New Zealand, as with basically everywhere, has seen an increase in the adoption of AI technologies across industries. However, contrary...

By Liam Foster | 06 Sep 2024 | 5 min read
new zealand cybersecurity leaders call for gender inclusivity within the industry (2)

New Zealand cybersecurity leaders call for gender inclusivity within the industry

In observance of International Women in Cyber Day on September 1, New Zealand's cybersecurity leaders have emphasised the urgent need...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 06 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
legal tensions rise as starlink blocks x in brazil

Legal tensions rise as Starlink blocks X in Brazil

Elon Musk's satellite internet service, Starlink, has announced that it will comply with a Brazilian court order to restrict access...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 06 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
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