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banks seek government support to combat rising fraud and scam cases

Banks seek government support to combat rising fraud and scam cases

The New Zealand banking sector is facing a significant challenge with the rise of fraud and scam cases. The banking...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
zany zeus 2020 ltd in receivership

Zany Zeus 2020 Ltd. in receivership

Popular boutique cheese-making company Zany Zeus 2020 Ltd was put into receivership by the secured creditor, who also holds the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
microsoft turns to nuclear power to fuel ai data centres

Microsoft turns to nuclear power to fuel AI data centres

Photo source: NBC News The immense energy requirements of data centres that support large language models in artificial intelligence are staggering,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 23 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
fletcher building secures $700 million to strengthen financial position and avoid asset sales

Fletcher Building secures $700 million to strengthen financial position and avoid asset sales

Fletcher Building, a prominent player in the construction sector, has announced its strategic decision to secure $700 million to reduce...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
apple launches password manager in ios 18

Apple launches password manager in iOS 18

Photo source: Apple Apple has introduced its first independent password manager application with the release of iOS 18. The latest update for...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 23 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
majority of employers lack formal alcohol policies in the workplace, report reveals

Majority of employers lack formal alcohol policies in the workplace, report reveals

A recent report by the Work Foundation from Lancaster University reveals that four out of five employers do not have...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 20 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
te kaha stadium contractor faces liquidation, appoints fraudster as director

Te Kaha stadium contractor faces liquidation, appoints fraudster as director

A steel installation company for the Te Kaha stadium has entered liquidation just weeks after appointing a notorious fraudster as...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 20 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
ai workplace

New study finds early autonomy over AI increases employee motivation and learning

A recent study carried out by researchers from the University of Auckland and the University of Western Australia has shown...

By Liam Foster | 19 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
blackbull markets crowned new zealand's premier broker for 2024

BlackBull Markets crowned New Zealand’s premier broker

Broker comparison site CompareForexBrokers has recognised BlackBull Markets as the top forex broker in New Zealand for 2024. This accolade...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 19 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
comcom files charges against the warehouse over dangerous children's toys

ComCom files charges against The Warehouse over dangerous children’s toys

The Commerce Commission is set to file criminal charges against The Warehouse following concerns over the safety of a children's...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 19 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
oracle stock surge elevates larry ellison to second richest status

Oracle stock surge elevates Larry Ellison to second-richest status

Photo source: CNN Oracle's stock experienced a notable increase of 5.1% on Monday, which has led to Larry Ellison, the company's...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 19 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
tupperware brand files for bankruptcy

Tupperware Brand files for bankruptcy

Tupperware Brands Inc. has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The filing, made on September 17, 2024, includes Tupperware...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 19 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
auckland gloomy sky

New Zealand economy contracts 0.2% in Q2 2024, narrowly avoiding recession

New Zealand's economy contracted by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2024, falling short of economist forecasts and escaping a...

By Liam Foster | 19 Sep 2024 | 4 min read
innovative brain implant enables als patient to command alexa

Innovative brain implant enables ALS patient to command Alexa

A patient suffering from a degenerative condition has successfully commanded Amazon's Alexa digital assistant using only his thoughts, as announced...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
charges filed against jetstar for misleading consumers on flight compensation

Charges filed against Jetstar for misleading customers on flight compensation

The Commerce Commission is filing charges against Jetstar for allegedly misleading customers regarding their rights to compensation for flight delays...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 18 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
amazon announces return to office mandate for employees

Amazon announces return to office mandate for employees

Amazon is mandating that corporate employees return to the office five days a week, as stated by CEO Andy Jassy...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Sep 2024 | 2 min read