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Two new residency routes introduced to boost workforce

Soon, more New Zealand businesses will have the opportunity to attract and keep the workforce they require, thanks to the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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New Zealand labour market sheds 10,000 jobs in June

New Zealand’s labour market shed another 10,000 jobs in the June quarter, leaving total employment down 50,000 since December 2023,...

By Nicole Valdez | 23 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Europe’s IPO market shows signs of revival

Europe’s initial public offering (IPO) market has shown a notable revival recently, showing renewed confidence in the region’s equity capital...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 23 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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US lawmakers visit China to ease tensions

A group of U.S. Congress members made a rare visit to Beijing to ease tensions between the world’s two largest...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 23 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Trump’s H-1b visa fee hike threatens Indian IT sector

The Trump administration’s decision to increase H-1B visa fees to $100,000 per application is causing disruption for India’s IT industry...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 23 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Health Minister announces $100 million investment to modernise New Zealand hospitals

Health Minister Simeon Brown says the government is committing $100 million as an investment to fast-track upgrades across hospital facilities...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Genesis Energy turns to domestic coal supply

Genesis Energy has secured coal supply from BT Mining under a two-year contract covering 240,000 tonnes from the Rotowaro mine....

By Nicole Valdez | 22 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Google rolls out AI monsoon forecasts to 38m farmers

Google Research and its partners are rolling out AI-driven forecasts to 38 million farmers across India. The forecasts, delivered by...

By Nicole Valdez | 22 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Increasing financial strain for New Zealanders, survey says

A new survey by Revolut has found that 42% of New Zealanders feel financially worse off than a year ago....

By Nicole Valdez | 22 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ luxury rental shortage turns visitors away

New Zealand is facing a shortage of luxury residential rentals, with high-end accommodation agencies forced to decline around half of...

By Nicole Valdez | 22 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
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ASB investor confidence plummets to 1% in June quarter

The most recent ASB Investor Confidence Survey indicates that net investor confidence dropped from 9% in Q1 to just 1%...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
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Foreign canned peaches fill market gap after cyclone, undercut local options

A production shortfall following Cyclone Gabrielle opened the door for Chinese canned peaches to enter the market.  Now they are undercutting...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Air NZ reveals premier aircraft maintenance facility in Auckland

Air New Zealand has launched Hangar 4, a state-of-the-art aircraft maintenance facility, which is part of the airline’s maintenance hub...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Cyberattack disrupts major European airports

A cyberattack on Collins Aerospace has caused widespread flight delays and cancellations at major European airports including Heathrow, Brussels, and...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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UK, Canada, Australia recognise Palestine as a state

The United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia formally recognised the State of Palestine on Sunday, displaying a notable change in Western...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Trump imposes new $100,000 fee on H-1b visas

President Donald Trump’s new $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications has caused an immediate stir among major U.S. tech companies...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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