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Ex-immigration minister loses licence following bankruptcy

Tuariki Delamere, a former immigration minister, has lost his licence to practise as an immigration consultant following a court defeat...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 09 Oct 2025 | 3 min read
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Tesla launches cheaper model 3, model Y standard editions

Tesla has introduced more affordable Standard versions of its Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV, priced at $36,990 and...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 09 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Purchasing rules updated to support Kiwi businesses, minister announces

The government has revised certain purchasing regulations to help strengthen Kiwi businesses, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis has announced.  The changes...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 09 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
ice acquires spy vans fitted with fake mobile phone towers

ICE acquires spy vans fitted with fake mobile phone towers

Early this year, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) spent $825,000 on vehicles equipped with cell-site simulators—surveillance devices that mimic...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 09 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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New Zealand central bank cuts rates to 2.5%

New Zealand’s central bank has taken a bold step to stimulate economic growth by cutting its official cash rate by...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 09 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
us flight delays worsen amid air traffic staff shortages

US flight delays worsen amid air traffic staff shortages

The ongoing U.S. government shutdown is causing widespread flight delays at major airports due to severe shortages of air traffic...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 09 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Major US law firm hit by suspected Chinese hackers

Williams & Connolly, a leading U.S. law firm with influential political clients, has suffered a cyber breach believed to be...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 09 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Space and aviation sectors to enter new phase, minister announces

The space and advanced aviation industries are entering a new era marked by greater scale, ambition, and international significance, Space...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 09 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Construction workforce to triple at Fonterra’s Edendale UHT Plant

Fonterra’s new $150 million ultra-high temperature cream plant at Southland’s Edendale site will see its construction workforce grow to 150...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 08 Oct 2025 | 1 min read
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OpenAI launches new toolkit for building AI agents

OpenAI has launched AgentKit, a versatile toolkit designed to make building, deploying, and optimising AI agents simpler and faster for...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 08 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Christchurch tops New Zealand’s commercial property market

Christchurch is leading the commercial property market, featuring some of the country's lowest vacancy rates. Managing director of property firm JLL...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 08 Oct 2025 | 3 min read
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Official Cash Rate now at 2.5%

The Reserve Bank (RBNZ) slashes the Official Cash Rate (OCR) to 2.5% from 3%. “Annual consumers price index inflation is currently...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 08 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Report flags schools’ audit spending

According to a government report, a number of schools spent over 10% of their operations grants on audit fees, but...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 08 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
ai shopping set to surge during the 2025 us holiday season

AI shopping set to surge during the 2025 US holiday season

This holiday season, U.S. online sales are expected to reach a record $253.4 billion, representing a 5.3% increase from last...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 08 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Hauraki Gulf marine protection legislation clears third reading

Legislation enhancing marine protections in the Hauraki Gulf has successfully passed its third reading. The Hauraki Gulf Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 08 Oct 2025 | 3 min read
deloitte bets big on ai amid report issues

Deloitte bets big on AI amid report issues

Deloitte has doubled down on artificial intelligence by expanding its partnership with AI company Anthropic, rolling out its AI assistant...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 08 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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