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MYOB survey reveals mixed fortunes for New Zealand’s mid-sized firms

MYOB’s latest survey of New Zealand’s medium-sized firms finds resilience under strain: while nearly half report revenue growth, one in...

By Nicole Valdez | 24 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
apple’s stock gains momentum with latest product launch

Apple’s stock gains momentum with latest product launch

Apple’s shares have turned positive for the year, gaining momentum following the launch of its latest iPhone series and renewed...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
asia markets mixed as taiwan index hits record high

Asia markets mixed as Taiwan index hits record high

Taiwan’s stock market surged to a record high on Tuesday, driven largely by a robust rally in technology shares after...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Recall of Tasti products expanded to additional batches

The recall of over 20 popular Tasti snack products due to the potential presence of small wire-like metal fragments has...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
india launches ambitious plan to boost chip production

India launches ambitious plan to boost chip production

India is investing $18 billion to establish itself as a big player in the semiconductor industry and to reduce reliance...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
us china trade war drives global supply chains to the edge

Trump, Xi likely to meet next year, says US ambassador

A high-level meeting between the presidents of the United States and China now seems more likely to take place next...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
startups face challenges from new h 1b visa fee

Startups face challenges from new H-1B visa fee

The White House’s plan to impose a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications risks severely disrupting the U.S. startup sector,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Christchurch real estate giants face cartel allegations

The Commerce Commission has initiated civil legal action accusing four Harcourts franchises and their franchisor of engaging in cartel conduct. The...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Companies using AI to cut staff could face backlash, expert warns

An expert cautions that companies using artificial intelligence to reduce their workforce risk facing negative consequences. Chief executive of Vantaset and...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Voyager Internet founder Seeby Woodhouse returns as CEO

Voyager Internet has revealed that its founder, Seeby Woodhouse, will resume the role of chief executive officer starting 1 October...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
british teenager charged over global cyberattack spree

British teenager charged over global cyberattack spree

A 19-year-old British teenager, Thalha Jubair, faces serious charges in the U.S. for his alleged involvement in over 120 cyberattacks,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 23 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
kenvue stock falls after claims of prenatal tylenol risks

What to know about RFK Jr’s Tylenol, autism claims

President Donald Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently announced a controversial link between acetaminophen...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 23 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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64% of Canterbury businesses expect economic improvement over the next year, survey finds

Despite continued economic challenges, 64% of Canterbury businesses anticipate the economy will improve over the next year, Business Canterbury’s August...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ First Leader pushes back on the government’s two new residence pathways 

The government has announced that two new residence pathways for skilled migrants will begin in the middle of next year. From...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
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a2 Milk reports record NZ$1.9b revenue amid exec sales

Bortolussi sold 242,345 shares on 15 and 16 September for NZ$2.48 million, at prices of NZ$10.23 and NZ$10.25 per share....

By Nicole Valdez | 23 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
porsche shares fall sharply after profit forecast cut

Porsche shares fall sharply after profit forecast cut

European stocks opened slightly lower on Monday as concerns grew over new U.S. visa rules and disappointing news from key...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 23 Sep 2025 | 1 min read
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