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ryman healthcare raises prices to restore finances

Ryman Healthcare raises prices to restore finances

Ryman Healthcare implements a price hike, slowing down construction, and slashing senior jobs to restore its financial stability.  From the current...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
gilmours implements price freeze to aid hospitality businesses

Gilmours implements price freeze to aid hospitality businesses

In a significant move to support New Zealand's beleaguered hospitality sector, food wholesaler Gilmours has announced a price freeze on...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
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Government announces $32.9 billion transport plan: A “Back to Basics” “No Frills” approach

The New Zealand government has announced a $32.9 billion National Land Transport Plan aimed at revitalising the country’s transport infrastructure...

By Liam Foster | 03 Sep 2024 | 4 min read
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IKEA set to open first New Zealand store at Sylvia Park by late 2025

IKEA is gearing up for its highly anticipated debut in New Zealand, with its first store set to open in...

By Nicole Valdez | 02 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
pioneering tech news site anandtech bids farewell after 27 years

Pioneering tech news site AnandTech bids farewell after 27 years

After nearly three decades of providing in-depth coverage of the hardware industry, the influential tech publication AnandTech has announced its...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 02 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
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New Zealand’s first national recycling scheme goes live

New Zealand has officially launched its first nationwide tyre recycling scheme, Tyrewise, on 1st September, with free collections starting on...

By Nicole Valdez | 02 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
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Amazon’s Project Kuiper set to take off in New Zealand

Photo: SpaceX Satelite - sourced from SpaceX on Unsplash Amazon’s ambitious Project Kuiper, a $10 billion initiative to deliver high-speed satellite...

By Liam Foster | 02 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
japan invests in ai to address military recruitment crisis

Japan invests in AI to address military recruitment crisis

In a bid to tackle its recruitment challenges, Japan's defence ministry has announced plans to invest in artificial intelligence (AI),...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 02 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
brazilian judge orders x shutdown amidst escalating feud with musk

Brazilian judge orders X shutdown amidst escalating feud with Musk

A Brazilian Supreme Court Justice has mandated the suspension of the social media platform X within the country after its...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 02 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
tvnz reports substantial full year loss

TVNZ reports substantial full-year loss

TVNZ has reported hefty financial losses for the year ending June 30, 2024, with a net loss after tax of...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 02 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
this nz skincare brand is making waves in the us market

This NZ skincare brand is making waves in the US market

Kiwi-owned skincare brand Pure Mama has recently launched in the United States, partnering with several major retailers to bring its...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 30 Aug 2024 | 2 min read
gmail's new ai feature arrives on android

Gmail’s new AI feature arrives on Android

Google has begun the rollout of its AI chatbot feature, Gmail Q&A, for Android users, which improves email management capabilities...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 30 Aug 2024 | 2 min read
telegram ceo faces criminal charges in france

Telegram CEO faces criminal charges in France

French authorities have charged Telegram CEO Pavel Durov with facilitating illegal activities on the messaging app. Durov, who holds Russian,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 30 Aug 2024 | 2 min read
air new zealand’s profit drops, warns of tougher year ahead

Air New Zealand’s profit drops, warns of tougher year ahead

Air NZ has reported a 65% drop in net profit for the 2024 financial year, with its earnings before tax...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 30 Aug 2024 | 3 min read
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Business community reacts to landmark court ruling on Uber drivers

A recent ruling by New Zealand's Employment Court, which declared that four Uber drivers were employees rather than independent contractors,...

By Liam Foster | 30 Aug 2024 | 9 min read
Auckland Transport

New Zealand first drafts bill to abolish Auckland Transport

New Zealand First introduces the Local Government (Auckland Council) (Disestablishment of Auckland Transport) Amendment Bill, which seeks to reinstate democratic...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 29 Aug 2024 | 2 min read
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