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EU delays retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports amid trade tensions

The European Union has pushed back the implementation of its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods to mid-April, a move aimed...

By Liam Foster | 21 Mar 2025 | 4 min read
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New Zealand exits recession

New Zealand’s economy has officially emerged from recession, with stronger-than-expected GDP growth in the final quarter of 2024 signalling potential...

By Liam Foster | 21 Mar 2025 | 4 min read
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New Zealand breaks solar generation record

New Zealand’s solar generation hit a new peak on 6 March 2025, with 128 megawatts (MW) produced, setting a national...

By Nicole Valdez | 21 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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Delhi-Auckland flight talks amid rising demand

Air India (AI) and Air New Zealand (NZ) have formally entered into a partnership aimed at improving air travel between...

By Nicole Valdez | 21 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
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Night owls face increased depression risk, study finds

A new study suggests that individuals who stay up late—often referred to as "night owls"—may be at a significantly higher...

By Nicole Valdez | 20 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
tech startup targets fallen trees for wood recycling

Tech startup targets fallen trees for wood recycling

Approximately 36 million trees fall annually in the U.S. due to decay, disease, or urban development, with most ending up...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 20 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
climate risk disclosure hits 60% among nzx50 companies, ca anz

Climate risk disclosure hits 60% among NZX50 companies, CA ANZ reveals

60% of NZX50 companies are disclosing climate-related risks in their financial statements, a study by Chartered Accountants Australia and New...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 20 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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Health NZ and UC launch Associate Psychology Diploma

New Zealand is introducing a new training programme designed to improve mental health access, strengthen the workforce, and offer psychology...

By Nicole Valdez | 20 Mar 2025 | 4 min read
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Blackstone’s growing influence in the U.S. housing market and the implications for renters and communities

Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager, is rapidly expanding its footprint in the U.S. housing market. With its recent...

By Liam Foster | 20 Mar 2025 | 6 min read
gm partners with nvidia to integrate ai across manufacturing, vehicles

GM partners with Nvidia to integrate AI across manufacturing, vehicles

General Motors has deepened its partnership with Nvidia to integrate artificial intelligence across its manufacturing operations, robotics systems, and next-generation...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 20 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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Fonterra reports strong first half performance

Fonterra has announced a notable improvement in its financial performance for the first half of the year, with an 8%...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 20 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
musk’s doge leadership deemed likely unconstitutional by us judge

Musk’s DOGE leadership deemed likely unconstitutional by US judge

A landmark ruling by U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang has halted Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from further...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 20 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
telecom

ComCom seeks overhaul of telecom switching process

The Commerce Commission is seeking improvements in the telecommunications industry's switching process after a study revealed that it is not...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 20 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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Trump’s first two months

Key Policies Shaping Trump’s Second Term Today marks two months since the start of President Trump’s second term, and his administration...

By Liam Foster | 20 Mar 2025 | 6 min read
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Auckland Airport signs MoU with Delhi to boost trade and tourism

Auckland Airport has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, focusing on future trade and...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 19 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
nvidia’s blackwell superchips drive new personal ai supercomputers

Nvidia’s Blackwell superchips drive new personal AI supercomputers

Nvidia has launched two groundbreaking "personal AI supercomputers" at GTC 2025, accelerating the transition to decentralised AI development through edge-based...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 19 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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