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NZ has enough fuel to weather global crunch, MBIE says

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and fuel company Z Energy said New Zealand holds enough fuel reserves...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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AI investment grows but employee resistance slows impact, study says

Artificial intelligence investment is widespread, with 88% of companies reporting regular use. However, many executives say adoption has stalled and...

By Nicole Valdez | 04 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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EU eases sustainability compliance burden on mid-sized companies

European Union ministers have given final approval to amendments that scale back corporate sustainability obligations, narrowing the reach of the...

By Nicole Valdez | 04 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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China’s economic strategy faces consumption–industry tension

China is widely expected to set its 2026 economic growth target between 4.5% and 5% when Premier Li Qiang addresses...

By Nicole Valdez | 04 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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NZEI pushes for 10,000 more teacher aides nationwide

The New Zealand Educational Institute Te Riu Roa (NZEI) is urging the Government to fund a teacher aide in every...

By Nicole Valdez | 03 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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Asia-Pacific leads global sustainable investment adoption

The FTSE Russell Sustainable Investment Asset Owner Survey 2025 indicates Asia-Pacific investors are leading Europe and North America in sustainability...

By Nicole Valdez | 03 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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Breast Cancer Foundation NZ demands government funding for early-stage breast cancer treatments

The Breast Cancer Foundation NZ urges the government to fund additional treatments for early-stage breast cancer, cautioning that without immediate...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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Ex-deputy police commissioner McSkimming used police-funded hotels during his affair

Former deputy police commissioner Jevon McSkimming used police-funded hotels during his affair. A Tuesday report from the Independent Police Conduct Authority...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Mar 2026 | 3 min read
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Labour’s Chris Hipkins condemns US, Israel Iran attacks

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has voiced opposition to the US and Israel's military strikes on Iran. He rejects Prime Minister Christopher...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Mar 2026 | 3 min read
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Netflix exits Warner Bros Discovery deal

Warner Bros. Discovery's board favoured Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for the whole company over Netflix's $27.75 per share...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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Skyworth buyout proposal signals shift from TVs to energy

Skyworth Group Ltd., an early player in China’s 1990s television boom, plans to delist from Hong Kong after 25 years...

By Nicole Valdez | 03 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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Echo Technology acquires secure data disposal expert, BMS

Echo Technology, the country's leading e-waste recycler, is buying BMS, a specialist in secure data disposal plus refurbishing and reselling...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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Airlines ground Middle East flights after Iran strikes

Airlines have grounded flights across the Middle East after U.S. and Israeli strikes hit Iranian targets early Saturday, prompting retaliatory...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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GrabOne relaunches under new Kiwi ownership after liquidation

The deals platform GrabOne has relaunched under new New Zealand ownership—almost a year after its operator entered liquidation. Paradigm Group, a...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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NZ productivity stagnation deepens economic sustainability concerns

New Zealand’s long-run growth record has come under renewed scrutiny, with Matthew Hooton cautioning that the country could drift towards...

By Nicole Valdez | 03 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
us crude jumps 8% above $72 amid iran crisis

US crude jumps 8% above $72 amid Iran crisis

Crude oil prices rocketed more than 8% on Sunday evening as fears grew over supply risks from the U.S.-Iran conflict. U.S....

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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