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Petition demands investigation into Chinese interference in New Zealand

In September 2024, the New Zealand Values Alliance delivered a petition to Parliament that called on the government to launch...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 12 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
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Hawke’s Bay faces economic challenges, new report shows

Photo source: Hawke’s Bay NZ Hawke's Bay region is facing a decline in productivity, falling below the national average, a Martin...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 12 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
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Government announces replacement of Cook Strait ferries, appoints Winston Peters as Minister for Rail

Photo source: Wikimedia Commons The New Zealand government has unveiled plans to replace the ageing Cook Strait Interislander ferry fleet by...

By Liam Foster | 12 Dec 2024 | 5 min read
india’s economic growth sparks renewed interest from nz

India’s economic growth sparks renewed interest from NZ

Photo source: Flickr India's economy has shown remarkable resilience and growth in recent years. In the fiscal year ending March 2024,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 12 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
nz govt launches strategy to boost banking sector competition

NZ Govt launches strategy to boost banking sector competition

Photo source: Wikimedia Commons The New Zealand government has launched a comprehensive plan to boost competition in the banking industry, with...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 12 Dec 2024 | 3 min read
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NZ Post breaks record for parcel deliveries

Photo Source: Polina Tankilevitch New Zealand Post is facing its busiest parcel delivery season yet, with record-breaking volumes reflecting the ongoing...

By Nicole Valdez | 11 Dec 2024 | 4 min read
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NZ joins US-led Indo-Pacific defence group

Photo Source: defense.gov/ New Zealand has joined the Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience (PIPIR), a new 13-nation initiative led by the...

By Nicole Valdez | 11 Dec 2024 | 4 min read
frank energy to cease supplying gas and lpg to customers starting next year

Frank Energy to cease supplying gas to customers starting next year

Genesis Energy-owned gas retailer Frank Energy has announced it will cease supplying gas to customers starting March next year.  "As the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 11 Dec 2024 | 3 min read
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Stakeholders divided over Cook Strait ferry replacement plan

Photo source: Wikimedia Commons The New Zealand government is preparing to unveil its long-anticipated Cook Strait ferry replacement plan, but stakeholders...

By Liam Foster | 11 Dec 2024 | 5 min read
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Greymouth Petroleum announces gas discovery in Turangi Field

Privately held Greymouth Petroleum has announced a gas discovery in the Turangi field, located in the northern Taranaki onshore region....

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 11 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
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Public service’s $10.8 million contractor spending sparks PSA concerns

Photo source: Britannica The public service's allocation of at least $10.8 million to contractors and consultants for restructuring efforts has raised...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 11 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
2024 deloitte top 200 award winners announced

2024 Deloitte Top 200 award winners announced

The winners of the highly anticipated 2024 Deloitte Top 200 Awards were unveiled on Thursday at a black-tie gala held...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 10 Dec 2024 | 3 min read
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Reserve Bank highlights New Zealand’s digital cash adoption lag

The Reserve Bank has highlighted a gap in the adoption of digital cash options in the country compared to more...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 10 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
nz calls for negotiations with canada on dairy trade issues

NZ calls for negotiations with Canada on dairy trade issues

Photo source: FMT New Zealand is intensifying a longstanding trade conflict with Canada regarding the accessibility of its dairy products in...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 10 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
bitcoin dips below 100,000 after historic surge

Bitcoin dips below $100,000 after historic surge

Photo source: Pexels The price of Bitcoin has surpassed the much-anticipated $100,000 milestone for the first time last week. However, by...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 10 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
comcom to file criminal charges against woolworths and pak'nsave for inaccurate pricing and misleading specials

ComCom to file charges against Woolworths and Pak’nSave for inaccurate pricing and misleading specials

The Commerce Commission is set to file separate criminal charges against Woolworths NZ, Pak'nSave Silverdale, and Pak'nSave Mill Street for...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 10 Dec 2024 | 2 min read