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google meet introduces ai powered note taking feature

Google Meet introduces AI-powered note-taking feature

Google has introduced an AI-powered note-taking feature called "Take notes for me" in Google Meet, which is now being made...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 29 Aug 2024 | 2 min read
meridian energy reaps high profits but warns of tougher times ahead

Meridian Energy reaps high profits but warns of tougher times ahead

New Zealand’s largest power generator, Meridian Energy, has reported a boost in its earnings for the year ending June. The...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 29 Aug 2024 | 2 min read
nz dairy giant invests $75 million to expand studholme site

NZ dairy giant invests $75 million to expand Studholme site

Fonterra, the dairy giant based in New Zealand, said it will invest $75 million to expand its Studholme dairy site,...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 29 Aug 2024 | 2 min read
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NZ lacks experienced talents in crucial industries, study says

A recent report by recruiter Hays positioned New Zealand at the forefront of talent deficits. The country is facing a...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 28 Aug 2024 | 2 min read
mpox outbreak continues amid failed drug trials in central africa

Mpox outbreak continues amid failed drug trials in Central Africa

As the mpox outbreak continues to ravage Central Africa, a clinical trial in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 28 Aug 2024 | 2 min read
kiwi company ubco announces australian market expansion

Kiwi company UBCO announces Australian market expansion

Tauranga-based e-motorbike maker UBCO announces its entry into the Australian market after securing a major deal with Australia Post.  UBCO is...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 28 Aug 2024 | 2 min read
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Uber loses landmark appeal: Court of Appeal confirms drivers are employees

In a landmark decision that could reshape the gig economy in New Zealand, the Court of Appeal has ruled that...

By Liam Foster | 28 Aug 2024 | 7 min read
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New Zealand funds $4 million radar project to boost weather forecasting in Tonga

At the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, which took place from 26-30 August 2024 and was chaired by Tongan...

By Nicole Valdez | 27 Aug 2024 | 3 min read
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McDonald’s launches £1bn retail rollout with smaller stores and ‘Drive To’ outlets

McDonald’s has revealed a major £1 billion expansion plan aimed at increasing its presence in the UK over the next...

By Nicole Valdez | 27 Aug 2024 | 3 min read
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TikTok releases 2024 holiday marketing guide

TikTok released the newest version of its holiday shopping guide, entitled Holidays For You playbook. This 16-page document, designed as...

By Nicole Valdez | 27 Aug 2024 | 1 min read
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Offshoring our environmental impact – New Zealand’s ethical mining dilemma

Photo by MiningWatch Portugal on Unsplash New Zealand is at a crossroads when it comes to its mining industry. On the...

By Liam Foster | 27 Aug 2024 | 5 min read
Brewery Ordered to Withdraw Kupe Beer from Sale

Brewery ordered to withdraw Kupe beer from sale

Te Aro Brewing Company has been instructed to stop selling its Kupe beer and pull down all associated promotional materials....

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 27 Aug 2024 | 3 min read
uber faces major eu fine for data transfer violations

Uber faces major EU fine for data transfer violations

Uber has been hit with a €290 million ($324 million) fine by the Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) for improperly...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 27 Aug 2024 | 2 min read
apple set to launch iphone 16 in september

Apple set to launch iPhone 16 in September

Apple has officially scheduled its next major event for September 9, 2024, at 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 27 Aug 2024 | 2 min read
ex openai researchers slam company’s anti safety bill stance

Ex-OpenAI researchers slam company’s anti-safety bill stance

Two former researchers from OpenAI have raised urgent concerns regarding the company's opposition to California's proposed SB 1047, a bill...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 26 Aug 2024 | 3 min read
Dairy Supplier Guilty for Misleading Claims on Products Containing Indian Ingredients

Dairy supplier guilty for misleading claims on products containing Indian ingredients

Hamilton-based dairy company Milkio Foods Limited has been fined $420,000 after pleading guilty to 15 charges under the Fair Trading...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 26 Aug 2024 | 3 min read
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