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East Asian nations unite against US trade policies

South Korea, China, and Japan have revived high-level economic dialogue after a five-year hiatus, pledging to strengthen regional trade collaboration...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 31 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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Economy is on the mend – Insights from ASB’s Quarterly Economic Forecast

New Zealand is beginning to climb out of a deep economic hole dug by last year’s sharp recession. The latest...

By Liam Foster | 31 Mar 2025 | 4 min read
studio ghibli style ai art goes viral as openai eases content restrictions

Studio Ghibli-style AI art goes viral as OpenAI eases content restrictions

OpenAI’s latest update to ChatGPT’s image-generation capabilities has ignited both creative fervour and ethical scrutiny. The platform’s GPT-4o model, now...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 29 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
elon musk ordered to face shareholder lawsuit alleging securities fraud

Elon Musk ordered to face shareholder lawsuit alleging securities fraud

A federal judge has ruled that a class-action lawsuit against Elon Musk and his family office, Excession, may proceed in...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 29 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
trump’s auto tariffs spark price surge fears

Trump’s auto tariffs spark price surge fears

President Donald Trump’s newly imposed 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and components could trigger a shift in the US automotive...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 29 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
aviation

Stralis, Fabrum, and Ara Ake launch hydrogen flight project

Stralis Aircraft, Fabrum, and Ara Ake are joining forces to advance the future of green aviation in Australasia. Their collaborative...

By Nicole Valdez | 29 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
economy

NZ consumer confidence under pressure amid economic concerns

Consumer confidence in New Zealand remains under pressure as economic uncertainty continues to weigh on households. The latest data from...

By Nicole Valdez | 29 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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Strategy to boost supermarket competition set for announcement

Finance Minister Nicola Willis is set to unveil the government's strategy to challenge the supermarket duopoly in the country. The...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 28 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
google launches ai driven features for smarter holiday planning

Google launches AI-driven features for smarter holiday planning

Google has introduced a raft of AI-enhanced travel tools across its Search, Maps, Gemini, and Lens platforms, all designed to...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 28 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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EaseMyTrip & Tourism New Zealand partner to enhance Indian tourism

EaseMyTrip has announced a new Memorandun of Understanding (MoU) with Tourism New Zealand. The partnership aims to simplify travel access,...

By Nicole Valdez | 28 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
employer hiring

28% of NZ employers plan to expand their workforce in 2025, survey says

Findings from the newly released 2025/26 Beyond Recruitment Economic & Labour Report reveal a workforce in transition—anchored by resilience, guided...

By Liam Foster | 28 Mar 2025 | 4 min read
eu, canada brace for us tariff expansion as trade tensions intensify

EU, Canada brace for US tariff expansion as trade tensions intensify

U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified threats of "far larger" tariffs against the European Union and Canada, framing potential collaboration...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 28 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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New Zealand unveils $3 million boost for regional tourism

New Zealand’s Tourism and Hospitality announces the funding for regional tourism initiatives. Six regional tourism organisations will collectively receive $3 million...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 28 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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Trump’s trade war hits Mainfreight and raises economic alarm

New Zealand logistics giant Mainfreight has become one of the early casualties of renewed global trade tensions, as U.S. President...

By Liam Foster | 28 Mar 2025 | 4 min read
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Trust in public institutions hits historic low

More than two-thirds of New Zealanders say they feel a sense of grievance toward their country’s major institutions—a level of...

By Liam Foster | 28 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
cherries

New Zealand cherry exports reach 5000 tonnes and $124 million

New Zealand’s cherry industry has broken records, exceeding 5000 tonnes in exports for the first time and earning a groundbreaking...

By Nicole Valdez | 27 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
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