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Local Govt appoints Crown observer for Wellington City Council

Photo source: Travel and Leisure Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has announced the appointment of Lindsay McKenzie as the Crown Observer...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 13 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
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NZ exporters remain optimistic about China amid economic challenges

Photo source: China.org Trade Minister Todd McClay headed a delegation of businesses from New Zealand at the China International Import Expo...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 13 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
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PM Luxon holds first call with US President-elect Donald Trump

Photo source: ACE NZ This morning, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon had his first conversation with US President-elect Donald Trump since Trump's...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 13 Nov 2024 | 1 min read
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Scam ads claiming business closures flood Facebook

Facebook users in New Zealand are being cautioned about deceptive advertisements that exploit the country's economic difficulties. According to Brent...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 12 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
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A breakdown of New Zealand’s proposed Parliament bill and public response

Photo source: Wikimedia Commons Parliament is considering a new bill aimed at overhauling its internal processes and extending its independence from...

By Liam Foster | 12 Nov 2024 | 6 min read
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Americans eye moving abroad after Trump’s win

Photo source: Crown Relocations Americans who were dissatisfied with the results of the recent U.S. election expressed their frustration online, as...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 12 Nov 2024 | 3 min read
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Air NZ and Pratt & Whitney’s expansion of Christchurch engine centre

Photo source: KAYAK Air New Zealand and Pratt & Whitney have commenced construction on a significant expansion of their joint Christchurch...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 12 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
crypto prices surge as bitcoin hits record after trump victory

Crypto prices surge as Bitcoin hits record after Trump victory

Photo source: Flickr Bitcoin reached a new record high on Monday, continuing its upward trajectory in the wake of Donald Trump's...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 12 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
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Fonterra confirms selling its consumer business

Photo source: Sidekick NZ Dairy giant Fonterra has officially announced plans to sell its consumer business. The sale includes well-known brands...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 12 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
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PHARMAC expands cancer treatment access with funding for lenvatinib

Photo Source: Anna Tarazevich PHARMAC has announced that Lenvatinib, branded as Lenvima, will be subsidised from December 1, 2024, providing around...

By Nicole Valdez | 11 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
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BioOra announces new CAR-T therapy hub in Christchurch

Photo Source: Anna Tarazevich BioOra has officially announced its plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Christchurch’s Te Papa Hauora...

By Nicole Valdez | 11 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
australia moves to ban social media for kids

Australia moves to ban social media for kids

Photo source: FMT Australia's government is set to introduce an unprecedented law that would prohibit children under the age of 16...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 11 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
trump's tariff plans raise concerns among kiwi winemakers

Trump’s tariff plans raise concerns among Kiwi winemakers

President-elect Trump has pledged to implement tariffs of up to 20% on all imported goods as part of his "America...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 11 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
google launches ai hub in saudi arabia to boost economic growth

Google launches AI hub in Saudi Arabia to boost economic growth

Photo source: FMT Google has announced its intention to establish a cutting-edge AI hub in Saudi Arabia, reinforcing its dedication to...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 11 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
investment manager calls for 75 point ocr cut ahead of rbnz meeting

Investment manager calls for 75 point OCR cut ahead of RBNZ meeting

Investment manager Greg Smith of Devon Funds is maintaining his call for a significant 75 basis-point cut to the Official...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 11 Nov 2024 | 2 min read
trump’s election promises major changes for ai regulation

Trump’s election promises major changes for AI regulation

Photo source: Flickr The conclusion of a challenging election cycle has resulted in Donald Trump becoming the 47th U.S. president, with...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 11 Nov 2024 | 3 min read