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Values rose for three months straight then fell both times this happened before

The same trick, three years running New Zealand's median dwelling value edged up 0.1% in April to $809,101, marking the third...

By B2B News | 01 May 2026 | 4 min read
Sleek modern building in Auckland, New Zealand, showcasing contemporary architectural design.

Simplicity turned your KiwiSaver into a 297-apartment landlord operation

Retirement savings are building rental towers Te Reiputa opened its doors on May 1 in Mt Wellington, Auckland, and it is...

By B2B News | 01 May 2026 | 4 min read
A close-up of a hand holding a document with a 'Past Due' stamp, highlighting financial urgency.

95,000 borrowers are stuck in arrears rate cuts cannot reach

The divergence nobody is talking about The latest Centrix Credit Indicator report, released today, delivers a reassuring top line. Consumer arrears...

By B2B News | 01 May 2026 | 3 min read
brent crude tops $126 after iran war reports

Brent crude tops $126 after Iran war reports

Crude oil prices have surged to their highest point since 2022 after reports emerged that U.S. military leaders are preparing...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 01 May 2026 | 2 min read
israel's economy surges despite iran conflict

Israel’s economy surges despite Iran conflict

Israel's stock markets are surging even as Middle East conflicts intensify, highlighting the nation's economic resilience. The Tel Aviv 35 index...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 01 May 2026 | 2 min read
city fitness

Gym chain faces court over claims of misleading membership pricing

City Fitness has faced court claims accusing it of misleading customers about its membership pricing. The Commerce Commission said the advertised...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 01 May 2026 | 2 min read
air nz cut flights

Nelson Mayor slams Air NZ regional flight cuts as “disappointing news”

Nelson Mayor Nick Smith has described Air New Zealand’s decision to further reduce some regional flights as “disappointing news.” Earlier this...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 01 May 2026 | 2 min read
talleys

Talley’s to close Westport plant, affecting 92 jobs

Talley’s Seafood has confirmed it will shut down its fish processing factory in Westport, a move that signals a major...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 30 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
uber

How Uber becomes your ‘app for everything’

Uber has announced a new feature that allows users to book hotel rooms directly through its app, marking another expansion...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 30 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
partner could be one of the reasons behind your leadership success

Report says your partner could be one of the reasons behind your leadership success

Having a supportive partner is one of the key factors that can help women succeed in achieving leadership roles in...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 30 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
is it time to scale back major road projects in favour of investing more in cycle lanes

Is it time to scale back major road projects in favour of investing more in cycle lanes?

Cycle lobby groups are urging the government to divert funding toward cycling infrastructure, citing concerns about a potential global energy...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 30 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
can ai beat doctors at healthcare

Can AI beat doctors at healthcare?

Artificial intelligence is making deep inroads into everyday medicine, handling tasks like transcribing doctor visits, scanning X-rays, and booking appointments....

By Mike Jerome Infante | 30 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
rising diesel costs leave forestry operators no choice but to cut back

Rising diesel costs leave forestry operators no choice but to cut back

Rising diesel prices are forcing forestry operators across the country to scale back, with some harvests now halted entirely as...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 30 Apr 2026 | 3 min read
japan airlines trials humanoid robots at haneda airport

Japan Airlines trials humanoid robots at Haneda Airport

Japan Airlines is embarking on an innovative trial at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, where humanoid robots will begin assisting ground staff...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 30 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
rba faces pressure as q1 inflation hits 4.09%

RBA faces pressure as Q1 inflation hits 4.09%

Australia's consumer prices surged 4.09 per cent year on year in the first quarter, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reports,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 30 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
Royal Tour 1953-54 - Visit - Watties Canneries – Hastings

Why do four of New Zealand’s five trade duties protect Wattie’s peaches?

One company, one product, most of the country's trade defences New Zealand maintains five active anti-dumping duties. Four of them cover...

By B2B News | 30 Apr 2026 | 4 min read
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