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japan’s exports drop sharply as shipments to us plunge

Japan’s exports drop sharply as shipments to US plunge

Japan’s export sector experienced a downturn in May, with shipments falling by 1.7% compared to the same month last year....

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Jun 2025 | 3 min read
oil markets on edge amid escalating strikes between israel, iran

Oil markets on edge amid escalating strikes between Israel, Iran

Tensions between Israel and Iran have reached new heights, sending ripples of concern throughout the global oil industry. As military...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Jun 2025 | 3 min read
food price rise hits 4.4% in may, stats nz reveals

Food price rise hits 4.4% in May, Stats NZ reveals

Food prices rose by 4.4% in the year to May, an increase from the 3.7% annual rise recorded in April,...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 18 Jun 2025 | 2 min read
journalism

DoubleVerify launches Publisher Council to back journalism

DoubleVerify has launched a new industry council under its News Accelerator programme, bringing together leading publishers to strengthen the relationship...

By Nicole Valdez | 17 Jun 2025 | 3 min read
cancercare

St Vincent’s teams up with Veriphi in oncology deal

A new partnership between St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne and New Zealand firm Veriphi is bringing advanced technology into cancer care....

By Nicole Valdez | 17 Jun 2025 | 3 min read
forestry

Forestry firm wins court backing in legal dispute

A High Court ruling has reopened the door for Scott Forestry in litigation over the Port Hills fires. The company,...

By Nicole Valdez | 17 Jun 2025 | 3 min read
airbnb (2)

Methven resident calls for Airbnb regulation

Methven’s suburban calm is being replaced by a pattern of short stays and transient guests. Paul Dixey, a resident in...

By Nicole Valdez | 17 Jun 2025 | 3 min read
google pulls back from scale ai following meta’s major stake

Google pulls back from Scale AI following Meta’s major stake

Google is preparing to end its partnership with Scale AI, a leading company specialising in human-labelled data essential for training...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 17 Jun 2025 | 2 min read
us defense department taps openai for major ai project

US Defense Department taps OpenAI for major AI project

OpenAI has secured a substantial contract worth $200 million from the United States Department of Defense (DoD) to deliver advanced...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 17 Jun 2025 | 3 min read
flour mill

Mill sale awaits regulatory green light from ComCom

The sale of a farmer-owned flour mill in Washdyke, South Canterbury, requires approval from the Commerce Commission to proceed. George Weston...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 17 Jun 2025 | 2 min read
uk, us finalise trade deal while steel tariffs remain contentious

UK, US finalise trade deal while steel tariffs remain contentious

The United States and United Kingdom have taken a stride in their economic partnership, launching a new trade arrangement that...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 17 Jun 2025 | 4 min read
potential changes to sick leave under consideration

Potential changes to sick leave under consideration

There is a possibility that the amount of sick leave could be changed, with reductions for part-time staff being considered.  In...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 17 Jun 2025 | 2 min read
shein

Shein’s carbon emissions hit 8.52M tonnes

Shein’s 2024 sustainability report reveals a 13.7% surge in emissions from product transport. The company attributed 8.52 million metric tons...

By Nicole Valdez | 16 Jun 2025 | 3 min read
pizzadominos

NZ Domino’s outlets enter liquidation

Seven Domino’s pizza franchise businesses across New Zealand have been placed into liquidation since late 2023, owing a combined $2.29...

By Nicole Valdez | 16 Jun 2025 | 3 min read
nzfarm

NZ farmers face silent mental health crisis

Paddocks and milking sheds are producing record profits, but the people behind them are not thriving. Farmers are contending with...

By Nicole Valdez | 16 Jun 2025 | 3 min read
airlines cancel flights, change routes after israel strikes iran

Airlines cancel flights, change routes after Israel strikes Iran

Following Israel’s extensive missile strikes on Iranian targets on last week, the global aviation sector has experienced disruption, with many...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 16 Jun 2025 | 3 min read