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sme owners' wellbeing impacted by business pressures, new study

Sme owners’ wellbeing impacted by business pressures, study says

A new study reveals that 70% of New Zealand's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are reporting high levels of stress...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 15 Aug 2024 | 2 min read
shopping soars

Online shopping soars despite data concerns

Online shopping has established itself as a crucial element of the retail environment in New Zealand. The 2024 Ecommerce Report...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 14 Aug 2024 | 3 min read
methanex

Methanex temporarily shuts plant until October

Photo courtesy: Methanex NZ, Facebook Methanex, New Zealand's largest gas user, has announced the temporary shutdown of its methanol plants in...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 14 Aug 2024 | 2 min read
25 points

OCR announcement: RBNZ to lower OCR by 25 points

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand announced at 2pm today that it will lower the Official Cash Rate to 5.25%. The...

By Liam Foster | 14 Aug 2024 | 5 min read
dall e 3 now available for free chatgpt users

DALL-E 3 now available for free ChatGPT users

OpenAI has announced a significant update for ChatGPT users, allowing those on the free tier to generate up to two...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 14 Aug 2024 | 2 min read
power lines

NZ’s looming power shortage crisis – how did we get here?

Photo by Fré Sonneveld on Unsplash We are amidst a power shortage crisis in New Zealand, with wholesale electricity prices rising...

By Liam Foster | 14 Aug 2024 | 9 min read
google wallet launches new ai feature for digital passes

Google Wallet launches new AI feature for digital passes

Google Wallet has recently introduced an exciting new feature that allows users to create digital versions of various passes, including...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 13 Aug 2024 | 3 min read
new solution aims to prevent misuse of open source ai models

New solution aims to prevent misuse of open source AI models

Researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, UC San Diego, Lapis Labs, and the nonprofit Center for AI Safety have...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 13 Aug 2024 | 3 min read
olympics

The economic reality of hosting the Olympics

The Olympic Games, arguably the pinnacle of international sporting events, promise a unique opportunity for host cities to showcase their...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 13 Aug 2024 | 8 min read
meta introduces customisable ai

Meta introduces customisable AI chatbots for Instagram users

Meta has launched a tool called AI Studio that enables users to create custom artificial intelligence chatbots on Instagram. This...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 12 Aug 2024 | 4 min read
nz regions show signs of economic recovery (1)

NZ regions show signs of economic recovery except Wellington, study says

Kiwibank’s latest Annual Regional Report suggests a tentatively optimistic outlook for the national economy. Each region in New Zealand has...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 12 Aug 2024 | 2 min read
restaurants in auckland (1)

Restaurants in Auckland’s Karangahape Road forced to shut doors

Photo courtesy: https://www.newzealand.com/ Many hospitality establishments along Karangahape Road in Auckland have been compelled to close or relocate due to...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 12 Aug 2024 | 2 min read
maserati launches its first 100 percent electric luxury convertible (5)

Maserati launches its first 100 percent electric luxury convertible

Renowned for combining performance and luxury, Maserati has unveiled a bespoke, personalised version of its latest creation, the GranCabrio Folgore.  The...

By Jonathon Taylor | 12 Aug 2024 | 2 min read
air new zealand

Air New Zealand drops 2030 climate target

Air New Zealand has recently announced a significant shift regarding its climate targets, stating that the resources required to meet...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 09 Aug 2024 | 2 min read
consumers data

60% of consumers believe their data is being misused by companies

60% of consumers worldwide believe that companies regularly misuse their personal data, and 68% are concerned about the amount of...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 08 Aug 2024 | 2 min read
auckland businesses

Auckland businesses liquidate at a rate double that of other regions

Recent data shows that Auckland businesses are liquidating at a rate double that of other regions in New Zealand. NZ credit...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 08 Aug 2024 | 2 min read
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