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chinese robotics firm x square raises $100 million from alibaba

Chinese robotics firm X Square raises $100 million from Alibaba

Chinese humanoid robotics firm X Square Robot has raised about $100 million in a funding round led by Alibaba Cloud,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 09 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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ANZ agrees to multi-million dollar settlement over false representations

ANZ bank has acknowledged that it made false representations to customers in two distinct cases, leading to overcharges exceeding $4...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 09 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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New Zealand rental prices hit lowest point in two years, data reveals

According to data from realestate.co.nz, rental prices have dropped to their lowest point in two years. The average weekly rental price...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 09 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
kenvue stock falls after claims of prenatal tylenol risks

Kenvue stock falls after claims of prenatal Tylenol risks

Kenvue’s shares dropped over 10% on Friday after reports emerged that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 09 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
china’s exports to us fall sharply in august

China’s exports to US fall sharply in August

China’s exports to the United States plunged 33% in August, as trade tensions and rising U.S. tariffs weighed heavily on...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 09 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Economist says KiwiSaver contribution hike key, but tax cuts hard to implement

Simplicity chief economist Shamubeel Eaqub said NZ First's pledge to raise the KiwiSaver contribution rate to 10% is essential, though...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 09 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Nokia launches first commercial 5G solution for railways

Nokia has introduced the first commercial 5G radio solution tailored to railway networks, supporting the global adoption of FRMCS. The...

By Nicole Valdez | 08 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Toyota NZ reaches 100,000 hybrid vehicle milestone

Toyota New Zealand has reached a major milestone, selling 100,000 hybrid vehicles. The company says this fleet is saving an...

By Nicole Valdez | 08 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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New Zealand researchers electrify heavy transport and aviation

New Zealand researchers are advancing new frontiers in clean transport technology. The Robinson Research Institute is leading a project to...

By Nicole Valdez | 08 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Contact Energy revives Southland windfarm plan

Contact Energy has revived its plans for a Southland windfarm, this time seeking approval through a fast-track scheme. The earlier...

By Nicole Valdez | 08 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
electricityproviders

New Zealand regulators agree MoU on gas and electricity transparency

New Zealand’s energy security challenges have prompted regulators to sign a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The Electricity Authority (EA)...

By Nicole Valdez | 08 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ’s GravityLab named world’s best in B Corp category

New Zealand consultancy GravityLab has been recognised as the world’s top-ranked company in its B Corp category, beating out international...

By Nicole Valdez | 08 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
miraka

Miraka sold to Open Country Dairy in fire sale

Miraka has been sold to Open Country Dairy following what sources describe as a “fire sale.” The Māori-owned company, once...

By Nicole Valdez | 08 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Nintex Partners with FUJIFILM in Australia

Global automation company Nintex has announced a new partnership with FUJIFILM Business Innovation Australia. The agreement will bring AI-driven process...

By Nicole Valdez | 08 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Winston Peters outlines plan to raise KiwiSaver contributions to 10%

NZ First leader Winston Peters said his party plans to reform KiwiSaver by raising the contribution rates for both employers...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 08 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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ERA rules against man in shareholding dispute

A man who claimed he was entitled to five years of wages and compensation after his relationship with a window...

By Nicole Valdez | 08 Sep 2025 | 2 min read