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mountaindew

Mountain Dew’s new look: A fresh take on nature and nostalgia marketing

Mountain Dew, the PepsiCo-owned beverage, is set to introduce a new logo and packaging design on Wednesday, moving away from...

By Nicole Valdez | 12 Oct 2024 | 6 min read
universitiesranking

Three NZ universities drop in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025

Three major universities in New Zealand, namely The University of Auckland, Victoria University of Wellington, and the University of Otago,...

By Nicole Valdez | 12 Oct 2024 | 6 min read
whoopingcough

Whooping cough outbreak triggers urgent calls for action across NZ

New Zealand is currently facing a public health crisis, with a dramatic increase in whooping cough (pertussis) cases rising from...

By Nicole Valdez | 11 Oct 2024 | 3 min read
christopher luxon meets indian pm, to meet with australian and canadian leaders (2)

Christopher Luxon meets Indian PM, to meet with Australian and Canadian leaders

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is scheduled to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for their first encounter in Vientiane, Laos...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 11 Oct 2024 | 2 min read
crypto copy trading

Risks and regulatory concerns surrounding copy trading in New Zealand

Copy trading, an investment practice where novice traders replicate the trades of more experienced investors, has become increasingly popular in...

By Liam Foster | 11 Oct 2024 | 4 min read
jobinsecurity

Survey reveals 44% of Kiwi employees anxious about job security

A recent survey conducted by Nib Insurance and the Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) has uncovered a troubling trend: 44%...

By Nicole Valdez | 11 Oct 2024 | 5 min read
auckland development

Government’s fast track approvals bill targets economic growth and infrastructure boost

The New Zealand government announced on Sunday 149 priority projects under its Fast Track Approvals Bill, aimed at jump-starting economic...

By Liam Foster | 11 Oct 2024 | 4 min read
electricity prices set to increase starting 2025

Electricity prices set to increase starting 2025

Officials are warning of a significant rise in electricity prices. This anticipated increase raises concerns about energy affordability and its...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 11 Oct 2024 | 3 min read
kiwibank cuts variable home loan rates by 0.50%

Kiwibank cuts variable home loan rates by 0.50%

Kiwibank has announced a significant reduction of 0.50% in its variable home loan rates. Following this change, the rates for...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 10 Oct 2024 | 2 min read
fma takes legal action against asb bank for overcharging claims

FMA takes legal action against ASB Bank for overcharging claims

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has initiated civil action against ASB Bank for alleged misrepresentation concerning insurance and banking services.  The...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 10 Oct 2024 | 2 min read
tesla set to launch its robotaxi

Tesla set to launch its robotaxi

Photo source: Electrek On Thursday at 7 PM Pacific Time, Tesla will finally unveil its self-driving robotaxi, known as the Cybercab,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 10 Oct 2024 | 2 min read
most borrowers opting for short term fixes, quick impact of falling interest rates expected

Most borrowers opting for short-term fixes, quick impact of falling interest rates expected

The share of "non-performing" loans—those at least 90 days overdue or deemed impaired—has risen to 0.6 percent of all mortgages,...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 10 Oct 2024 | 2 min read
long covid

Long COVID still prevalent in NZ, sufferers feel neglected

Most of us have shifted our focus away from the acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic - it’s no longer...

By Liam Foster | 10 Oct 2024 | 6 min read
psychological

Study reveals racial bias against Māori, Pacific, and Asian psychologists in NZ

Mental health awareness is on the rise, emphasising support for those in need. However, we must consider: who looks after...

By Nicole Valdez | 10 Oct 2024 | 5 min read
menopausecareer

NZ introduces first fully funded menopause care programme to support working women

In New Zealand, 12% of women have left their jobs due to menopause symptoms. Eight in ten women aged 45...

By Nicole Valdez | 09 Oct 2024 | 5 min read
uber introduces new ev focused ai assistant

Uber introduces new EV-focused AI assistant

Photo source: Flickr Uber is set to improve its ride-hailing and delivery services by introducing an AI assistant powered by OpenAI’s...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 09 Oct 2024 | 2 min read