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New World confirms cyber attack, urges Clubcard members to change passwords

New World, one of the leading supermarket chains in New Zealand, has confirmed it was the target of a cyber...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 14 Jul 2025 | 2 min read
goldman sachs trials autonomous ai software engineer

Goldman Sachs trials autonomous AI software engineer

Goldman Sachs has taken a pioneering step by integrating an autonomous artificial intelligence software engineer into its technology team, marking...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 14 Jul 2025 | 3 min read
trump announces 30% tariffs on eu, mexico starting august

Trump announces 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico starting August

The United States has declared it will introduce a sweeping 30% tariff on all imports from both the European Union...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 14 Jul 2025 | 4 min read
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Fintech investors in NZ prioritise local success before scaling

Global fintech investment is expected to decline by 4% in 2025, prompting New Zealand investors to adopt a more grounded...

By Nicole Valdez | 11 Jul 2025 | 3 min read
t&g global

T&G Global considers restructure after receiving external interest

T&G Global has confirmed it is reviewing its future direction after receiving multiple unsolicited expressions of interest. The NZX-listed exporter...

By Nicole Valdez | 11 Jul 2025 | 3 min read
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Unison publishes first sustainability report covering energy and community

Consumer-owned energy provider Unison Group has published its inaugural Sustainability Report, outlining practical efforts to align its electricity, manufacturing, and...

By Nicole Valdez | 11 Jul 2025 | 3 min read
labourpractices

NZ officials respond to Australian labour breach findings

Labour practices in New Zealand’s primary industries are under renewed focus after Australia's Fair Work Ombudsman found major compliance failures...

By Nicole Valdez | 11 Jul 2025 | 3 min read
major microsoft outlook outage impacts global users

Major Microsoft Outlook outage impacts global users

Microsoft’s popular email service, Outlook, experienced a major outage lasting several hours from Wednesday evening into Thursday, disrupting access for...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 11 Jul 2025 | 3 min read
anthropic joins aws in launching ai agent marketplace

Anthropic joins AWS in launching AI agent marketplace

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is preparing to launch a new AI agent marketplace on July 15 at its New York...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 11 Jul 2025 | 1 min read
new zealand leads in renewable energy

New Zealand pioneers path to 100% renewable electricity

New Zealand leads the journey to achieving 100% renewable electricity, a global leader in electrification and automation said. ABB supplies both...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 11 Jul 2025 | 2 min read
nvidia ceo to meet trump at white house

Nvidia CEO to meet Trump at White House

Jensen Huang, the chief executive officer of Nvidia, is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 11 Jul 2025 | 2 min read
us copper tariffs boost london mining stocks

US copper tariffs boost London mining stocks

London’s FTSE 100 index reached an unprecedented peak on Thursday, buoyed by a sharp rebound in mining shares after the...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 11 Jul 2025 | 2 min read
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Tourist arrivals in New Zealand decline, data reveals

Fewer tourists are choosing New Zealand as their destination, recent figures from Stats NZ indicate.  The overseas visitor arrivals reached 3.37...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 11 Jul 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ government bans crypto ATMs to fight money laundering

The New Zealand government has taken steps to combat financial crime by banning cryptocurrency ATMs and limiting international cash transfers....

By Nicole Valdez | 10 Jul 2025 | 3 min read
yarnnz

Design Spun to end local yarn production in Napier

Napier-based textile manufacturer Design Spun will cease operations at its Husheer Place site by the end of August. The company...

By Nicole Valdez | 10 Jul 2025 | 2 min read
aiplatform

Wellington tech entrepreneur launches AutoHive to simplify AI adoption

AutoHive, a no-code AI automation platform, has been launched by J.D. Trask, the Wellington-based founder of Raygun. Trask describes the...

By Nicole Valdez | 10 Jul 2025 | 3 min read