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keytruda

NZ launches free access to Keytruda for advanced cancer patients

On Tuesday, October 1, 2024, New Zealand made a meaningful leap forward in cancer care by launching free access to...

By Nicole Valdez | 02 Oct 2024 | 5 min read
a new kiwi innovation is set to help farmers expedite routine livestock counts

A new Kiwi innovation is set to help farmers expedite routine livestock counts

PGG Wrightson has collaborated with Inde Technology to create a new application called SkyCount, which integrates drone technology with Microsoft's...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 02 Oct 2024 | 2 min read
anz announces cuts to fixed mortgage and term deposit rates

ANZ announces cuts to fixed mortgage and term deposit rates

ANZ has lowered most of its fixed mortgage rates, particularly affecting those with less than 20% equity. The majority of...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 02 Oct 2024 | 1 min read
commerce commission rejects foodstuffs proposed merger

Commerce Commission rejects Foodstuffs proposed merger

The New Zealand Commerce Commission has recently blocked a proposed merger between Foodstuffs North Island and Foodstuffs South Island, two...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 01 Oct 2024 | 2 min read
one in four employees not satisfied with their onboarding experience, report says

One in four employees not satisfied with their onboarding experience, report says

One in four new employees is not satisfied with their onboarding experience, a report released by onboarding platform Enboarder has...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 01 Oct 2024 | 2 min read
brazil's supreme court orders new fine for x to lift ban

Brazil’s Supreme Court orders new fine for X to lift ban

Photo source: CNN X (previously known as Twitter) is on the verge of potentially resuming its operations in Brazil, but only...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 30 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
meta faces $101.5 million fine for 2019 password breach

Meta faces €91 million fine for 2019 password breach

Meta has been penalised with a fine of €91 million (approximately NZD $159.9 million) following a lengthy investigation by Ireland’s...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 30 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
nzretire

NZ climbs to second place as best country for retirement

Are you contemplating a return to Aotearoa after years of working and living abroad? Perhaps you’ve always envisioned retiring in...

By Nicole Valdez | 28 Sep 2024 | 4 min read
classroom

The challenges ahead with adopting AI into the classroom

Artificial intelligence is increasingly reshaping education systems around the world, and New Zealand is no exception. AI-driven lesson planning tools...

By Liam Foster | 27 Sep 2024 | 6 min read
meta's ray ban smart glasses receive major ai upgrades

Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses get major AI upgrades

Photo source: Ray-Ban Meta has enhanced its Ray-Ban smart glasses with new AI capabilities, which allows users to set reminders based...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 27 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
amazon employees push back against return to office mandate

Amazon employees push back against return to office mandate

Photo source: NBC News Amazon employees are expressing their discontent regarding the company's recent decision to end remote work as they...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 27 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
new zealand gears up for offshore wind farms

Recognising the challenges and opportunities in NZ’s offshore wind development

Carlos Martin Rivals, the CEO of global offshore wind company BlueFloat Energy, recently visited New Zealand following the government's announcement...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 27 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
weatherforecasting

Upgraded weather forecasting system set to revolutionise NZ’s climate response

Business leaders who rely on weather updates for smooth daily operations can look forward to improved weather forecasting in New...

By Nicole Valdez | 27 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
woolsworth

What can we learn from Woolworths’ price-gouging controversy?

Amanda Bardwell, the newly appointed CEO of Woolworths, is facing significant backlash over accusations of price gouging in the supermarket's...

By Nicole Valdez | 27 Sep 2024 | 5 min read
windfarms

New Zealand government launches consultation for offshore wind farms

New Zealand is taking crucial steps towards offshore wind energy development, with the government launching a formal consultation in September....

By Nicole Valdez | 27 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
nzuae

New Zealand and UAE forge trade pact to capitalise on surging halal meat market

New Zealand has successfully finalised a new trade agreement with the UAE, a development expected to significantly enhance halal meat...

By Nicole Valdez | 26 Sep 2024 | 6 min read