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New funding announced for seven more air ambulance helicopters 

Associate Health Minister Casey Costello announced new funding to acquire seven more emergency helicopters to modernise parts of New Zealand’s...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 25 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Minister for Children admits harm data in state care lacks complete picture

Minister for Children Karen Chhour stated that reported harm in Youth Justice and Care and Protection residences has declined by...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Oct 2025 | 4 min read
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Customers and businesses face payment uncertainty amid GrabOne collapse

GrabOne has debts exceeding $16.5 million, with at least $3.8 million owed to unsecured creditors who are unlikely to recover...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
amazon introduces ai smart glasses for delivery drivers

Amazon introduces AI smart glasses for delivery drivers

Amazon has introduced innovative AI-driven technology to boost its delivery and warehouse operations. Central to this is the launch of...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Tourism Holdings poised for profit after challenging years

Tourism Holdings expects to return to profit after several difficult years, with growth seen in New Zealand, Australia, Canada and...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
general motors to launch google gemini ai assistant in 2026

General Motors to launch Google Gemini AI assistant in 2026

General Motors will introduce an AI assistant powered by Google’s Gemini technology in its vehicles starting in 2026, unveiled at...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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McDonald’s returns to Wānaka with new restaurant bid at Three Parks

McDonald's has returned with a second attempt to open a restaurant in Wānaka after strong community resistance blocked its initial...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
louvre admits security failures after crown jewels stolen

Louvre admits security failures after crown jewels stolen

The Louvre Museum has come under scrutiny after thieves stole French crown jewels worth around €88 million. Director Laurence des...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
chatgpt accused of causing paranoia, delusions in users

ChatGPT accused of causing paranoia, delusions in users

Several users have reported to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that using OpenAI’s ChatGPT has caused serious psychological distress,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
tesla posts strong sales but profit declines

Tesla posts strong sales but profit declines

Tesla reported record revenue of $28 billion in the third quarter, but its net profits fell by 37% compared to...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
trump administration hits russia with new oil sanctions

Trump administration hits Russia with new oil sanctions

Oil prices surged by nearly 3% on Wednesday evening after the Trump administration announced fresh sanctions on Russia’s two largest...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Most retailers hold back on hiring despite holiday season confidence, survey finds

Retail NZ’s newest Retail Radar survey shows that although retailers are cautiously positive about the upcoming holiday season, the majority...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Sustainability still key for NZ exporters, NZTE says

New Zealand exporters are being urged to stay focused on sustainability, even as the government loosens its domestic climate-reporting obligations....

By Nicole Valdez | 23 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ eases climate reporting rules for smaller companies

The New Zealand government is easing mandatory climate reporting requirements in response to concerns about high compliance costs. Companies listed on...

By Nicole Valdez | 23 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Study finds Vitamin D₃ better for immune support

A new meta-analysis published in Nutrition Reviews by researchers from the University of Surrey examined 11 randomised controlled trials involving...

By Nicole Valdez | 23 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Older women lower heart risk with 4,000 steps, study says

A new study published in The British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that older women can significantly lower their risk...

By Nicole Valdez | 23 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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