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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
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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
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
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