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Co-operative Bank admits charging unreasonable fees, refunds $7.225 million

The Co-operative Bank acknowledged charging "unreasonable fees" for several years and has refunded a total of $7.225 million to customers. This...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 25 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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Job ad numbers climbed 1% over the last four months, report says

Job advertisement numbers have increased by 1% over the last four months and are currently 7% above the level seen...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 25 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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Copilot adoption lags despite Microsoft’s enterprise lead

Microsoft is struggling to turn its strong enterprise software presence into widespread use of its AI chatbot, Copilot. Despite CEO Satya...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 25 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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Fonterra announces reduction in Farmgate Milk Price range

Fonterra has reduced the midpoint estimate for the Farmgate Milk Price to $9.50 per kilogram of milk solids (kgMS), down...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 25 Nov 2025 | 1 min read
meta halted project after finding facebook use harms well being

Meta halted project after finding Facebook use harms well-being

Meta discontinued a 2019 internal study called Project Mercury after findings showed that users who stopped using Facebook and Instagram...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 25 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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ComCom initiates legal dispute against Mobil over pricing methods

The Commerce Commission has initiated legal proceedings against Mobil, accusing the company of violating fuel industry regulations by lacking transparency...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 25 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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Experts anticipate Reserve Bank to reduce OCR

Economists broadly anticipate that the Reserve Bank will reduce the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points tomorrow, lowering...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 25 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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London prepares to introduce overnight tourist tax

London is preparing to introduce a tourist tax on overnight stays, with Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan expected to be granted...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 25 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
us reports huge progress in ukraine peace talks

US reports huge progress in Ukraine peace talks

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reported notable progress in peace talks in Geneva aimed at ending the war...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 25 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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Heavy rains cause deadly floods in Vietnam

Heavy rainfall in Vietnam has caused devastating floods and landslides, resulting in at least 90 deaths with 12 people still...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 25 Nov 2025 | 1 min read
bbc executives face mps over editorial controversy

BBC executives face MPs over editorial controversy

Senior BBC executives involved in the recent controversy will face questioning by MPs this Monday. Michael Prescott, who previously served as...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 25 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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Expert questions effectiveness of roadside drug testing

Next month, Wellington will be the first place to introduce police use of a saliva test on drivers, with plans...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 25 Nov 2025 | 4 min read
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Genesis Energy greenlights Edgecumbe solar farm

Genesis Energy has given the green light to its $236 million Edgecumbe Solar Farm project in the Bay of Plenty. The...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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Kiwi Property Group’s net profit plummets 77%

Kiwi Property Group’s net profit dropped by 77%, with an unrealised fair value loss of $30.3 million, compared to a...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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Legislation to enhance weather services clears first reading

Legislation that unites New Zealand’s trusted weather forecasting agencies has successfully passed its first reading.  “The Meteorological Services (Acquisition and Policies)...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
brazil’s ex president taken into custody over flight risk

Brazil’s ex-president taken into custody over flight risk

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was taken into federal police custody on Saturday after the Supreme Court deemed him a...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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