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Report: New Zealand’s living standards decline amid rising debt

New Zealand is facing a troubling decline in living standards, with rising debt and a stagnating economy putting immense pressure...

By Nicole Valdez | 05 Sep 2024 | 4 min read
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Auckland welcomed “Foodie” largest Asian supermarket last Thursday

Auckland has just welcomed its largest Asian supermarket, "Foodie," located in the Westgate area, marking a significant addition to the...

By Nicole Valdez | 05 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
mobile network companies required to improve coverage transparency and offer penalty free exits

Mobile network companies required to improve coverage transparency and offer penalty-free exits

The Commerce Commission has mandated mobile network operators to simplify the process for consumers to compare coverage across different providers...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
garlic grower faces serious allegations of spreading misinformation and bullying

Garlic grower faces serious allegations of spreading misinformation and bullying

Chris Morrison of Te Mata Garlic is facing serious allegations of spreading misinformation, bullying, and racially attacking smaller domestic producers...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
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MNZ propose multicultural public holidays, employers concerned about the economic costs

Pancha Narayanan, president of Multicultural New Zealand (MNZ), spoke at Parliament’s Multicultural Day celebrations last week, advocating for two new...

By Liam Foster | 05 Sep 2024 | 5 min read
amazon hires covariant's founders to boost ai robotics division

Amazon hires Covariant’s founders to boost AI robotics division

Amazon has hired the founders of Covariant, a prominent AI robotics startup, along with approximately a quarter of the company's...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
insurance company’s licence revoked after serious misconduct

Insurance company’s licence revoked after serious misconduct

The Financial Markets Authority is revoking the licence of a Christchurch-based insurance company, citing that the company's director had threatened...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
hotel chains shift from plastic keys to digital alternatives

Hotel chains shift from plastic keys to digital alternatives

Many hotel chains are moving away from traditional plastic room keys in favour of digital alternatives like Apple Wallet and...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 04 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
fonterra to build edendale plant, open 70 jobs

Fonterra to build Edendale plant, open 70 jobs

Fonterra’s Edendale site in Southland is having a new $150 million UHT cream plant. The new plant will manufacture UHT...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
google develops ai that detects illness through sound

Google develops AI that detects illness through sound

Google is among several organisations leveraging audio signals to identify early indicators of health issues. The tech giant has trained...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 04 Sep 2024 | 4 min read
commerce commission sees no improvement in grocery sector competition

Commerce Commission sees no improvement in grocery sector competition

The Commerce Commission of New Zealand has released a report indicating that the grocery sector has not seen any meaningful...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
company directors work longer hours for small fees, research finds

Company directors work longer hours for small fees, research finds

Company directors are working longer hours with little to no pay increase, the latest Directors' Fees Report has found.  The report,...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
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Du Val Group’s collapse: One of New Zealand’s largest property developers placed under statutory management

Photo by Josiah Kemp on Unsplash In a rare move, the government has placed the Auckland-based Du Val Group, one of...

By Liam Foster | 04 Sep 2024 | 7 min read
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NZ introduces $100 entry fee for tourists

Starting from October, international visitors to New Zealand will face a significantly higher entry fee as the government triples the...

By Nicole Valdez | 03 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
amazon revamps alexa with anthropic's claude ai

Amazon revamps Alexa with Anthropic’s Claude AI

Amazon is set to upgrade its Alexa virtual assistant by incorporating Anthropic's Claude AI model, with a new premium version...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
new ai system aims to spot high risk heart patients

New AI system aims to spot high-risk heart patients

In the current medical climate, identifying patients at risk for serious heart conditions is more important than ever. With many...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
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