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comcom issues proposal to reduce card payment fees

ComCom issues proposal to reduce card payment fees

The Commerce Commission has announced a draft decision aimed at reducing the fees Kiwi businesses pay for accepting Visa and...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 18 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
waymo to test self driving cars in tokyo

Waymo to test self-driving cars in Tokyo

Photo source: Flickr Waymo, the autonomous vehicle subsidiary of Alphabet, is set to embark on its first international venture by initiating...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
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Air New Zealand announces major sustainable aviation fuel purchase

Photo source: Air New Zealand, Facebook Air New Zealand has announced a major step towards sustainability by securing its largest-ever order...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 18 Dec 2024 | 3 min read
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NZ’s small businesses face economic pressures this Christmas season

Photo Source: Andrea Piacquadio New Zealand's retailers are experiencing a rollercoaster ride. Small business owners, including Kath Cooper of Simply Kawakawa,...

By Nicole Valdez | 18 Dec 2024 | 4 min read
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Job ads rose in November, report says

The SEEK Employment Report indicates a 1% rise in job advertisements for November, suggesting a modest recovery in the job...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 17 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
apple plans to introduce foldable ipad, thinner iphones

Apple plans to introduce foldable iPad, thinner iPhones

Photo source: Trusted Reviews Apple is reportedly in the process of creating a large, foldable iPad that can expand to the...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 17 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
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IKEA opens warehouse facility in Māngere

Photo source: IKEA New Zealand Swedish furniture giant IKEA has officially opened a 20,000 square meter warehouse facility at The Landing...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 17 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
asean countries race to establish ai dominance

ASEAN countries race to establish AI dominance

Photo source: FMT Southeast Asian nations are actively competing to establish themselves as leading AI hubs, promoting both collaboration and subtle...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 17 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
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Woolworths employees to get pay increase

Thousands of Woolworths staff will benefit from a new collective agreement that guarantees a 6.8% pay increase over the next...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 17 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
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NZ ACC levies to surge for EV and petrol owners

Photo Source: Rathaphon Nanthapreecha New Zealand's government is set to raise the ACC levies for electric vehicle owners next year, a...

By Nicole Valdez | 17 Dec 2024 | 3 min read
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NZ employment grievance reform bill targets serious misconduct

Photo Source: Edmond Dantès Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has revealed a new set of reforms to New...

By Nicole Valdez | 17 Dec 2024 | 4 min read
russia faces major rate hike as inflation woes intensify

Russia faces major rate hike as inflation woes intensify

Photo source: TMA Solutions Russia anticipates a substantial interest rate increase as concerns mount over its struggle to control inflation in...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 17 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
holiday shopping gets smarter with ai

Holiday shopping gets smarter with AI

Photo source: TMA Solutions This holiday season, AI is stepping in as a helpful ally in our shopping journeys, as it...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 17 Dec 2024 | 3 min read
chinese tech power gains ground worldwide

Chinese tech power gains ground worldwide

Photo source: FMT Western fears over China's technological rise stem from its advancements in key areas like AI, 5G, IoT, and...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 17 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
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Scentre Group eyes building apartments on its shopping centres

Photo source: What's Your Edge Au Well-known shopping centre operator Scentre Group is exploring ways to construct residential apartments atop its...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 16 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
new zealand sheepmeat prices surge

New Zealand red meat prices surge

Recent trends indicate that supply shortages in overseas markets are influencing sheepmeat slaughter prices. Current data reveals that prices are...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 16 Dec 2024 | 3 min read