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huawei launches first ever tri fold smartphone

Huawei launches first-ever tri-fold smartphone

Photo source: Huawei Huawei has introduced what it claims to be the world's first tri-fold smartphone, just hours after Apple launched...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
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Defaults on business loans up 33%, family homes used as collateral

As more small business owners in New Zealand face financial difficulties, an increasing number are putting their family homes at...

By Liam Foster | 18 Sep 2024 | 4 min read
consumer optimism grows as economic outlook improves

Consumer optimism grows as economic outlook improves

Consumer confidence for the September quarter has improved by 9 points, reaching a total of 90.8 points, the Westpac McDermott...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 18 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
telco company spark nz plans making some roles redundant

Telco company Spark NZ plans to make some roles redundant

Spark, a major telecommunications company in New Zealand, has announced plans to reduce the number of virtual customer service advisor...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 17 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
pfizer's experimental drug shows promise in treating cancer cachexia

Pfizer’s experimental drug shows promise in treating cancer cachexia

Pfizer has announced positive results from a midstage clinical trial of its experimental drug, ponsegromab, intended to treat cancer cachexia,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 17 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
auckland airport and hawkins

Auckland Airport and Hawkins partner for new domestic terminal

Auckland Airport is partnering with Hawkins, a subsidiary of Downer Group, to construct a new domestic jet terminal.  The total cost...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 17 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
new world supermarkets face 48 hour alcohol licence suspension for advertising violations

New World supermarkets face alcohol licence suspension for advertising violations

The Alcohol Regulation and Licensing Authority (ARLA) has ordered a 48-hour suspension of off-licences for 32 New World supermarkets across...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 17 Sep 2024 | 2 min read
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IRD intensifies focus on cryptocurrency tax compliance and overdue student loan debt

Image source: QuoteInspector.com The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has ramped up enforcement, honing in on undeclared cryptocurrency holdings and overdue...

By Liam Foster | 17 Sep 2024 | 5 min read
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New Zealand takes step towards smoke-free future with Amendment Bill

The government of New Zealand is actively pushing forward with its vision for a smoke-free future, marked by the recent...

By Nicole Valdez | 16 Sep 2024 | 4 min read
new zealand's ev market struggles after incentive changes

New Zealand’s EV market struggles after incentive changes

The electric vehicle (EV) market in New Zealand is experiencing a significant downturn, primarily attributed to the end of the...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 16 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
apple takes visual search to the next level

Apple takes visual search to the next level

Photo source: Apple Apple has once again demonstrated its knack for enhancing existing technologies with the introduction of the Visual Intelligence...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 16 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
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New Zealand government plans to revise contractor vs employee laws

The New Zealand government has announced proposed amendments to the Employment Relations Act that aim to clarify the distinction between...

By Liam Foster | 16 Sep 2024 | 5 min read
openai debuts highly anticipated o1 ai model

OpenAI debuts highly anticipated o1 AI model

OpenAI has officially launched its highly anticipated AI model, previously referred to by the code name "Strawberry." The newly introduced...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 16 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
google under investigation for privacy compliance in generative ai

Google under investigation for privacy compliance in generative AI

Google’s generative AI is under investigation by its primary European Union privacy regulator to determine if it complies with data...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 15 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
apple airpods receive fda nod as over the counter hearing aids

Apple AirPods receive FDA nod as over-the-counter hearing aids

Photo source: Apple During the recent "Glowtime" event, while many Apple enthusiasts were focused on the forthcoming iPhone 16 Pro, attention...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 15 Sep 2024 | 3 min read
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Unilever’s Dove brand criticised by Greenpeace for contributing to plastic waste crisis

Unilever's Dove brand is facing criticism from Greenpeace for its substantial contribution to global plastic pollution. The environmental group has...

By Nicole Valdez | 13 Sep 2024 | 3 min read