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Disney raises prices for Disney+, Hulu subscriptions

Disney is set to increase the subscription costs for its streaming platforms Disney+ and Hulu starting October, marking the latest...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 25 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Former RBNZ economist calls Anna Breman appointment risky

Selecting a new governor from the other side of the world is a rather risky decision, a former Reserve Bank...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 25 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ govt to centralise tech spending, cut costs

The New Zealand government plans to centralise technology procurement across the public sector and cut costs by nearly 30%. Minister for...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 25 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Luxon shrugs off low ranking by business leaders

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has dismissed his low ranking among major business leaders and stated that he is not concerned...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 25 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
super typhoon ragasa strikes taiwan, heads for hong kong

Super typhoon Ragasa strikes Taiwan, heads for Hong Kong

A powerful super typhoon that forced thousands to evacuate in northern Philippines and caused several deaths has now reached Taiwan...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 25 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Holidays Act overhaul brings changes to annual leave and sick pay

The cabinet has decided to repeal the Holidays Act 2003 and introduce a new Employment Leave Act, Workplace Relations and...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 25 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
tether plans major capital raise at $500 billion valuation

Tether plans major capital raise at $500 billion valuation

Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, is preparing a major capital raise that could value the company at...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 25 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
drone sightings shut down major scandinavian airports

Drone sightings shut down major Scandinavian airports

Two of Scandinavia’s busiest airports shut airspace after large drones were spotted nearby, causing major travel disruptions. Copenhagen Airport paused...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 25 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Trump signals strong support for Ukraine’s borders

US President Donald Trump has reversed his previous position on the Ukraine conflict, stating that Kyiv could reclaim all its...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 25 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Reserve Bank welcomes new governor

Dr Anna Breman has been appointed as the new Governor of the Reserve Bank, becoming the first woman to hold...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 25 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Taranaki economy declines, study finds

The Taranaki economy provisionally contracted by 2.8% in the year ending June, compared to a national decrease of 0.8%, a...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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$450K debt forces ex-All Black’s restaurant into liquidation

A company partially owned by a former All Black that operated a restaurant in Canterbury has entered liquidation, with debts...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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New Zealand gears up for heaviest cruise season on record

New Zealand is preparing for what is expected to be its busiest cruise season yet, with nearly 40 vessels scheduled...

By Nicole Valdez | 24 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Oracle names new co-CEOs to lead AI cloud push

Oracle has named Clay Magouyrk and Mike Sicilia as joint chief executives, indicating a shift as the company intensifies its...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Business groups unite to oppose ban on PayWave transaction fees

35 chambers of commerce, together with industry and business associations, have united to call on the government to abandon the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
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Survey places Prime Minister 15th in cabinet rankings

In a survey of senior business leaders, the Prime Minister was placed 15th in Cabinet rankings. The New Zealand Herald published...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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