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Fonterra Co-operative Group raises forecast milk price

Fonterra Co-operative Group has raised its forecast milk price again, with the midpoint now reaching $10 per kilogram of milk...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
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Drury embraces change with new developments and infrastructure

Drury, or previously called Dreary Drury that was once a sign on Auckland's Southern Motorway, is undergoing a transformation as...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
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Current EV prices present unique opportunity for consumers

Electric vehicles (EVs) are currently being sold at lower prices, which is primarily driven by a slowdown in global sales....

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
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Experts weigh in on Trump’s proposed tariffs and their potential effect on New Zealand’s economy

Photo source: Wikimedia Commons The prospect of new trade tariffs under a second Donald Trump presidency has sparked widespread concern across...

By Liam Foster | 04 Dec 2024 | 6 min read
nz faces economic headwinds as trump takes office again

NZ faces economic headwinds as Trump takes office again

Photo source: Regfollower With Trump’s history of protectionist policies and unpredictable diplomatic strategies, New Zealand’s export-driven economy is poised for potential...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 04 Dec 2024 | 3 min read
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‘High pathogenic’ bird flu confirmed at Otago commercial egg farm

A ‘high pathogenic’ H7N6 strain of bird flu has been confirmed at a commercial egg farm in rural Otago, New...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 Dec 2024 | 3 min read
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Judge strikes down Musk’s Tesla pay package again

Photo source: FMT A Delaware judge has once again struck down Elon Musk's substantial Tesla compensation package, which was previously estimated...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 04 Dec 2024 | 4 min read
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Government to shift transport planning from Auckland Transport to Auckland Council

The government plans to pass legislation that will transfer the transport planning and policy responsibilities from Auckland Transport to Auckland...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
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Smart appliances spying on users, new report reveals

Photo Source: Вадим Биць A recent report by UK consumer group Which? has exposed alarming practices by smart appliances, which are...

By Nicole Valdez | 04 Dec 2024 | 3 min read
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ERA calls for government backing of fossil fuel exploration risks

Photo Source: Dexter Fernandes Energy Resources Aotearoa (ERA) is calling on the New Zealand government to underwrite the risks of fossil...

By Nicole Valdez | 04 Dec 2024 | 3 min read
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84% of Kiwi consumers have unknowingly supported overseas businesses via .co.nz domains

Photo Source: Nataliya Vaitkevich A recent survey has uncovered a disturbing trend in New Zealand: 84% of consumers have unknowingly bought...

By Nicole Valdez | 03 Dec 2024 | 3 min read
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Experts demand immediate action on land degradation

Photo Source: Mario A. Villeda Global land degradation is accelerating at an alarming rate, with 1 million square kilometres of earth...

By Nicole Valdez | 03 Dec 2024 | 3 min read
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NZEC announces gas discovery in Taranaki’s Tariki Field

New Zealand Energy Corporation (NZEC) has announced a new gas supply discovery within the existing Tariki field, located in Taranaki....

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
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New Zealand’s Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 lessons learned

Image source: Wikimedia Commons The first phase of New Zealand’s Royal Commission of Inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic has delivered a...

By Liam Foster | 03 Dec 2024 | 7 min read
experts urge policy reforms following solarzero's liquidation

Experts urge policy reforms following SolarZero’s liquidation

Experts are calling for policy changes following the announcement that SolarZero, one of New Zealand's largest solar power companies, has...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Dec 2024 | 3 min read
new coinbase, apple pay integration makes buying crypto easier

New Coinbase, Apple Pay integration makes buying crypto easier

Photo source: Traders Union Coinbase has announced that it will now support Apple Pay, enabling app developers to allow users to...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Dec 2024 | 2 min read