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Economists: NZ’s current account deficit narrows but still unsustainably wide

New Zealand’s current account deficit, which measures the difference between what a country earns from overseas and what it spends,...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 18 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
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New feature allows Instagram users to schedule DMs

Photo source: Pexels Instagram has just introduced a new feature that allows users to schedule direct messages (DMs). The new tool,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
comcom issues proposal to reduce card payment fees

ComCom issues proposal to reduce card payment fees

The Commerce Commission has announced a draft decision aimed at reducing the fees Kiwi businesses pay for accepting Visa and...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 18 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
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Waymo to test self-driving cars in Tokyo

Photo source: Flickr Waymo, the autonomous vehicle subsidiary of Alphabet, is set to embark on its first international venture by initiating...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
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Air New Zealand announces major sustainable aviation fuel purchase

Photo source: Air New Zealand, Facebook Air New Zealand has announced a major step towards sustainability by securing its largest-ever order...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 18 Dec 2024 | 3 min read
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NZ’s small businesses face economic pressures this Christmas season

Photo Source: Andrea Piacquadio New Zealand's retailers are experiencing a rollercoaster ride. Small business owners, including Kath Cooper of Simply Kawakawa,...

By Nicole Valdez | 18 Dec 2024 | 4 min read
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Job ads rose in November, report says

The SEEK Employment Report indicates a 1% rise in job advertisements for November, suggesting a modest recovery in the job...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 17 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
apple plans to introduce foldable ipad, thinner iphones

Apple plans to introduce foldable iPad, thinner iPhones

Photo source: Trusted Reviews Apple is reportedly in the process of creating a large, foldable iPad that can expand to the...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 17 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
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IKEA opens warehouse facility in Māngere

Photo source: IKEA New Zealand Swedish furniture giant IKEA has officially opened a 20,000 square meter warehouse facility at The Landing...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 17 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
asean countries race to establish ai dominance

ASEAN countries race to establish AI dominance

Photo source: FMT Southeast Asian nations are actively competing to establish themselves as leading AI hubs, promoting both collaboration and subtle...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 17 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
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Woolworths employees to get pay increase

Thousands of Woolworths staff will benefit from a new collective agreement that guarantees a 6.8% pay increase over the next...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 17 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
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NZ ACC levies to surge for EV and petrol owners

Photo Source: Rathaphon Nanthapreecha New Zealand's government is set to raise the ACC levies for electric vehicle owners next year, a...

By Nicole Valdez | 17 Dec 2024 | 3 min read
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NZ employment grievance reform bill targets serious misconduct

Photo Source: Edmond Dantès Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has revealed a new set of reforms to New...

By Nicole Valdez | 17 Dec 2024 | 4 min read
russia faces major rate hike as inflation woes intensify

Russia faces major rate hike as inflation woes intensify

Photo source: TMA Solutions Russia anticipates a substantial interest rate increase as concerns mount over its struggle to control inflation in...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 17 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
holiday shopping gets smarter with ai

Holiday shopping gets smarter with AI

Photo source: TMA Solutions This holiday season, AI is stepping in as a helpful ally in our shopping journeys, as it...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 17 Dec 2024 | 3 min read
chinese tech power gains ground worldwide

Chinese tech power gains ground worldwide

Photo source: FMT Western fears over China's technological rise stem from its advancements in key areas like AI, 5G, IoT, and...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 17 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
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