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Midwife cries unjust dismissal and poor incident management by healthcare employer

A midwife who was employed part-time at a healthcare organisation's maternity unit claimed unjustified dismissal and disadvantage in employment. The...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 16 Oct 2024 | 3 min read
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Consumer Price Index data released, NZ annual inflation at 2.2%

Stats NZ have released Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for the September Quarter. Inflation for the past 12 months is...

By Liam Foster | 16 Oct 2024 | 4 min read
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Kiwi startups must look beyond borders to thrive, says Phase One Ventures CEO

Mahesh Muralidhar, the CEO of Phase One Ventures, is urging New Zealand businesses to set their sights beyond the Pacific...

By Nicole Valdez | 16 Oct 2024 | 4 min read
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Global expert Peter Green champions NZ’s seaweed sector growth

New Zealand’s seaweed industry is emerging as a vital player in the global blue economy, ready to contribute both economically...

By Nicole Valdez | 16 Oct 2024 | 5 min read
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Herbicide removed from US and Aus market, still available in NZ

The herbicide chlorthal dimethyl, widely recognised as Dacthal, is under intense scrutiny following Australia’s ban on its use amid growing...

By Nicole Valdez | 15 Oct 2024 | 6 min read
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Foodstuffs highlights GST impact on grocery price comparisons with OECD countries

Foodstuffs has recently defended the price differences between New Zealand and other OECD countries, emphasising the impact of the Goods...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 15 Oct 2024 | 2 min read
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Economists forecast CPI to fall back within target range

Image source: Phillip Capper CPI Anticipated to Fall Back into RBNZ's Target Range In recent years, inflation in New Zealand has surged...

By Liam Foster | 15 Oct 2024 | 4 min read
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Assessing the Reserve Bank’s impact on inflation amidst global disinflation

Image source: Wikimedia Commons Inflation is back within the target range, but can the Reserve Bank take all the credit? Tomorrow, Q3...

By Liam Foster | 15 Oct 2024 | 6 min read
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European business payments firm Ebury expands its reach with new office in NZ

European business payments firm Ebury has recently opened an office in New Zealand, aiming to address a gap in banking...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 15 Oct 2024 | 2 min read
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U.K. attracts billions in AI investments from U.S. tech giants

Photo source: Flickr ServiceNow and CoreWeave, along with other tech firms, are poised to invest a significant USD $8.2 billion in...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 15 Oct 2024 | 2 min read
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Improved sentiment among Synlait Milk’s South Island suppliers amid financial recovery efforts

Sentiment among Synlait Milk’s South Island suppliers has significantly improved, as the company gives farmers ample time to decide whether...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 15 Oct 2024 | 3 min read
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Govt reveals conflicts of interest in Fast-Track Approvals Bill selection process

Image source: Martin Lopatka The government's Fast-Track Approvals Bill, which aims to expedite critical infrastructure and development projects across the country,...

By Liam Foster | 15 Oct 2024 | 5 min read
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NZ Government’s commitment to addressing retail crime through legislative reform

A distressing 33% spike in violent crime is sweeping through Aotearoa’s retail sector, as reported by David Johnston from the...

By Nicole Valdez | 15 Oct 2024 | 6 min read
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Government to reform anti-money laundering laws

The government has announced its intentions to reform anti-money laundering laws in order to support small businesses. According to Associate Justice...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 14 Oct 2024 | 2 min read
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Tesla’s Cybercab is finally here

Photo source: Free Malaysia Today Tesla has officially launched its Cybercab at the “We, Robot” event, a compact and stylish two-seater...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 14 Oct 2024 | 3 min read
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New Zealand’s sole manufacturer of respirators and surgical masks is now for sale

New Zealand's sole manufacturer of respirators and surgical masks is now available for sale, with an auction starting at just...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 14 Oct 2024 | 2 min read