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redmeat

NZ’s grass-fed meat gets $8M Shanghai branding campaign

New Zealand’s red meat sector has launched a processor-led revamp of its Taste Pure Nature campaign, targeting affluent consumers in...

By Nicole Valdez | 05 Aug 2025 | 4 min read
china’s byd faces delivery decline amid ev price war

China’s BYD faces delivery decline amid EV price war

China’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer, BYD, experienced its first monthly delivery decline this year in July, indicating a shift in...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Aug 2025 | 2 min read
u.s. tariffs prompt upcoming talks between trump, carney

U.S. tariffs prompt upcoming talks between Trump, Carney

A Canadian official has indicated that Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump are expected to speak in...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Aug 2025 | 2 min read
Shein

Shein fined by Italian regulator for misleading green claims

Italy's competition authority announced it has imposed a fine of $1.15 million on the operator of Shein's European websites for...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Aug 2025 | 2 min read
rbnz

RBNZ seeks Kiwi cash and payment perspectives in new survey

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand—Te Pūtea Matua (RBNZ) is once again conducting the RBNZ Cash Use in New Zealand...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Aug 2025 | 2 min read
big banks lose billions as kiwisaver investors change course

Big banks lose billions as KiwiSaver investors change course

The KiwiSaver market is undergoing a notable shift as investors increasingly move their savings away from large banks towards smaller,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Aug 2025 | 2 min read
simplicityliving

Simplicity Living to start North Shore development

Simplicity Living has received approval for a Build-to-Rent development of 93 homes in Northcote, Auckland. This is the company’s first...

By Nicole Valdez | 04 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
aluminumindustries

Aluminium Industries scales 250% with SYSPRO

Aluminium Industries has scaled its business by 250% without increasing admin headcount, following the implementation of SYSPRO ERP. The Australian...

By Nicole Valdez | 04 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
cyberattack

NZ businesses face escalating AI cyber risks, report says

Aon’s 2025 Cyber Risk Report has identified a 29% rise in cyber incidents across Asia-Pacific in the past year, with...

By Nicole Valdez | 04 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
christchurch casino agrees to pay $5.06 million penalty in compliance case

Christchurch Casino agrees to pay a $5.06 million penalty in a compliance case

Christchurch Casino has agreed to the High Court to pay a $5.06m penalty, as recommended by the Department of Internal...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
expanding geothermal power could support ai, data centre growth

Expanding geothermal power could support AI, data centre growth

Geothermal energy has been utilised for centuries, mainly for heating, but recent advancements are transforming its potential by tapping into...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 04 Aug 2025 | 2 min read
us federal court rules against indiscriminate immigration arrests

US Federal court rules against indiscriminate immigration arrests

A federal appellate court recently upheld a temporary injunction blocking the Trump administration from carrying out immigration raids in Southern...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 04 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
luxon calls for a positive approach to development, job creation

Luxon calls for a positive approach to development, job creation

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon called on New Zealanders to adopt a more positive attitude towards growth and development during the...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 04 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
aviation

SAF as growth path for NZ aviation sector, report says

A new report presented in Wellington suggests New Zealand could gain $1.3 billion and 5,700 jobs by scaling up sustainable...

By Nicole Valdez | 01 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
travel insurance fined for misleading discount claims

Travel insurance fined for misleading discount claims

Southern Cross Travel Insurance has been fined $1.1 million for deceiving consumers regarding discounts. Members of Southern Cross Medical Care Society...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 01 Aug 2025 | 1 min read
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New Zealand launches 2040 geothermal growth strategy draft

The NZ government has set out a new roadmap to expand geothermal generation, with a target to double output by...

By Nicole Valdez | 01 Aug 2025 | 3 min read