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the brand experience gap

Majority of Kiwis believe brands are falling short on promises

72% of Kiwi consumers believe companies are not fulfilling the promises they make, the Brand Experience Gap study has found. Created...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 19 Aug 2025 | 2 min read
dfc

UAE climate law drives gulf green finance initiatives

The United Arab Emirates is deepening its role in sustainable finance through a mix of regulation and financial partnerships, as...

By Nicole Valdez | 19 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
crypto market tumbles as bitcoin slips from record peak

Crypto market tumbles as Bitcoin slips from record peak

The cryptocurrency market faced considerable volatility at the start of this week, with Bitcoin experiencing a notable fall following its...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 19 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
strike

Reasons Behind the August 2025 New Zealand Secondary School Teachers Strike

The nationwide secondary school teacher strike on the 20th of August had backing from the Post Primary Teachers Association (PPTA),...

By Shelly Sweeny | 19 Aug 2025 | 4 min read
european leaders meet trump to back ukraine’s future

European leaders meet Trump to back Ukraine’s future

European leaders have convened in Washington, D.C., alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for critical talks with U.S. President Donald Trump. This...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 19 Aug 2025 | 2 min read
nz restaurants

New data reveals growth in food and drink spending across New Zealand’s major cities

According to new analysis from Dot Loves Data, there is a rise in food and drink expenses across New Zealand’s...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 19 Aug 2025 | 2 min read
nzavocado

FernMark Licence unites New Zealand avocados for global growth

New Zealand’s avocado exporters have successfully secured a collective FernMark Licence, a historic first for the horticulture sector. This country-of-origin...

By Nicole Valdez | 18 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
plasterwood

Hawke’s Bay builders trial plasterboard recycling

A collaborative trial in Hawke’s Bay is offering a new solution to construction waste. Builders have been using labelled bags...

By Nicole Valdez | 18 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
bluesky updates policies to improve safety, user experience

Bluesky updates policies to improve safety, user experience

Emerging as a promising alternative to mainstream social networks such as X and Threads, Bluesky is undergoing a comprehensive revision...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
bakehouse cafe

Bakery owner and company ordered to pay for migrant worker violations

The owner of a bakery in the Bay of Plenty town of Murupara and his company have been ordered to...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 18 Aug 2025 | 2 min read
air canada flights to resume after strike intervention

Air Canada flights to resume after strike intervention

Canada’s federal government intervened to end the strike by Air Canada’s cabin crew, ordering binding arbitration to resolve the contract...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Aug 2025 | 2 min read
trump shifts us stance after alaska summit with putin

Trump shifts US stance after Alaska summit with Putin

The recent summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska has unsettled Ukraine and its allies,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Aug 2025 | 2 min read
nz trade minister to discuss us tariffs in washington

NZ trade minister to discuss US tariffs in Washington

New Zealand's Trade Minister, Todd McClay, is preparing to visit Washington in response to the U.S. government's sudden decision to...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
globalenergy

NZ ranks fifth in global energy benchmark, report says

A BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) report has placed New Zealand fifth out of 16 countries in a comparative analysis of...

By Nicole Valdez | 15 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
cinema popcorn

Vista Group reports decline in interim losses

Cinema software company Vista Group has reduced its interim losses, thanks to higher revenue and improved margins, while concentrating on...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 15 Aug 2025 | 2 min read
marketplace

NZBizBuySell joins Bizstats in marketplace merger

NZBizBuySell, the independent business-for-sale platform operating since 2000, has been sold to Bizstats. The Christchurch-based site, along with NZFranchises and...

By Nicole Valdez | 15 Aug 2025 | 3 min read