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Fonterra to ramp up butter and cream cheese output

Fonterra is set to increase investment in producing butter and cream cheese as consumers continue to struggle with rising supermarket...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 29 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Security lapse exposes Indian bank transaction documents

A major security lapse exposed hundreds of thousands of sensitive Indian bank transfer records on an unsecured Amazon cloud storage...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 29 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
starbucks closes hundreds of stores in major shakeup

Starbucks closes hundreds of stores in major shakeup

Starbucks is undergoing a major overhaul under CEO Brian Niccol, announcing plans to close several hundred stores and lay off...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 29 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Israeli military loses Microsoft cloud access amid surveillance claims

Microsoft has blocked access to certain cloud and AI services for an Israeli military intelligence unit after an internal investigation...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 29 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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TikTok to stay in US after Trump signs executive order

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order permitting an American investor group to acquire TikTok’s U.S. operations, allowing the...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 29 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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US to cancel Colombian president’s visa after pro-Palestinian rally

The United States has announced it will revoke Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s visa after he took part in a pro-Palestinian...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 29 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Sealord eyes seasonal operations for Nelson wetfish and trawler

Major seafood company Sealord has suggested converting its Nelson wetfish and by-products factories, along with its fresh fish trawler, to...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 29 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Alzheimer’s NZ flags growing dementia crisis

Research commissioned by Alzheimer’s NZ and conducted by Auckland University finds dementia is affecting three New Zealanders every hour, or...

By Nicole Valdez | 28 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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New report shows gaps in NZ graduate employment and skills

A new report from Education New Zealand (ENZ) raises concerns about whether the country’s tertiary education spending, nearly 2% of...

By Nicole Valdez | 28 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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NECO2 launches as central emissions database for NZ builders

New Zealand’s building sector is set to gain a centralised resource for construction material emissions. The recently launched online database...

By Nicole Valdez | 28 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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CMP and Hyundai to build The Strand in Takapuna

CMP Construction and Hyundai Engineering & Construction have partnered to develop The Strand, a 219-unit apartment project in Takapuna, Auckland....

By Nicole Valdez | 28 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
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Palmerston North welcomes new mental health facility

Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey formally inaugurated Ngā Wai Ngāro, a newly established acute mental health facility at Palmerston...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 27 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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New funding to strengthen New Zealand’s growing game industry

Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology Shane Reti has announced increased support for early-stage game studios and startups to strengthen...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 26 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
google’s mixboard uses ai to help visualise ideas

Google’s Mixboard uses AI to help visualise ideas

Google Labs has launched Mixboard, an AI-powered tool designed to help users visualise and develop creative ideas. This new platform...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 26 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Westpac NZ announces partnership with Tower

Westpac NZ is forming a new partnership with Tower after a comprehensive evaluation of its general insurance operations. Starting 1 July...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 26 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
al gore’s ai tool can expose major polluters worldwide

Al Gore’s AI tool can expose major polluters worldwide

Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore has launched a pioneering initiative that uses artificial intelligence and satellite technology to track...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 26 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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