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nz should reform energy sector to boost economic growth, oecd says

NZ should reform energy sector to boost economic growth, OECD says

Photo source: Our Climate Declaration The OECD has recommended that the New Zealand government contemplate dismantling large energy corporations to lower...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 09 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
uber teams up with weride for robotaxi service in abu dhabi

Uber teams up with WeRide for robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi

Photo source: Flickr Uber has announced a collaboration with WeRide, a Chinese company specialising in autonomous vehicles, to provide driverless ride...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 09 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
researchers warn ai robots can be tricked into violence

Researchers warn AI robots can be tricked into violence

Photo source: FMT Researchers have demonstrated that AI-powered robots can be manipulated into dangerous behaviours, which highlights concerns about the integration...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 09 Dec 2024 | 3 min read
amazon founder voices optimism for trump’s regulatory agenda

Amazon founder voices optimism for Trump’s regulatory agenda

Photo source: FMT Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has expressed a positive outlook regarding President-elect Donald Trump's forthcoming administration, particularly in terms...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 09 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
auckland implements new alcohol regulations

Auckland implements new alcohol regulations

On Monday, December 9, a change in Auckland's alcohol regulations took effect; the new local alcohol policy prohibits bottle stores...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 09 Dec 2024 | 3 min read
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Survey signals growing confidence in NZ’s economy

Photo Source: Donovan Kelly A survey of over 700 New Zealand businesses, conducted by Forsyth Barr, suggests that the economy is...

By Nicole Valdez | 09 Dec 2024 | 3 min read
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NZ carbon market faces uncertainty ahead of 2025 changes

Photo Source: energepic.com New Zealand’s final carbon auction of 2024 ended with 4,032,500 NZUs sold at a floor price of $64,...

By Nicole Valdez | 07 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
nzfarmer

Kiwi farmers confront methane emission challenges

Photo Source: Gabriel Peter New Zealand’s farmers are facing growing pressure over methane emissions, a key issue impacting both the country’s...

By Nicole Valdez | 06 Dec 2024 | 4 min read
back view of solar panels

Green Investment Fund faces scrutiny after SolarZero’s unexpected downfall

New Zealand's Green Investment Fund is under scrutiny following the unexpected downfall of SolarZero.  Established by the previous government to support...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 06 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
commerce and consumer affairs minister andrew bayly

Government launches “ambitious” review of the Commerce Act

Photo source: Facebook, Andrew Bayly MP The New Zealand government is initiating an "ambitious" review of the Commerce Act, a major...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 06 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
spotify wrapped

Why Spotify Wrapped is a marketing masterpiece

Spotify Wrapped 2024 dropped yesterday, igniting the now-familiar wave of hysteria and plastering across social media. Millions of users eagerly...

By Liam Foster | 06 Dec 2024 | 5 min read
openai, anduril join forces to boost us military ai

OpenAI, Anduril join forces to boost US military AI

Photo source: Flickr OpenAI has announced a partnership with Anduril, a defence technology startup that develops missiles, drones, and software for...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
methane

NZ government under fire over methane review and potential policy shift

Photo Source: Markus Winkler New Zealand’s methane reduction strategy is under fire, as an independent review of the “no added warming”...

By Nicole Valdez | 05 Dec 2024 | 4 min read
bitcoin hits new high of 100,000 post trump election

Bitcoin hits new high of $100,000 post-Trump election

Photo source: Flickr Bitcoin has recently surpassed the $100,000 threshold for the first time, reaching a peak of $103,359.00. The milestone follows...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
solar panel

SolarZero has liabilities owed to creditors and employees, report shows

SolarZero has liabilities exceeding $40 million owed to both creditors and employees, the liquidator’s first report said. In late November, the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
national women's hospital, auckland, new zealand

Auditor-General challenges Health NZ over accounting practices

Financial challenges facing Health NZ have come under intense scrutiny following a high-profile disagreement with Auditor-General John Ryan. The dispute...

By Liam Foster | 05 Dec 2024 | 4 min read