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NZ to Fast-Track Supermarket Approvals in November

Shoppers could soon see more choice at the checkout as the government moves to clear barriers for supermarket competition. New...

By Nicole Valdez | 07 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
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Economist recommends revising inflation goal to 2.5%

Westpac's chief economist suggests that New Zealand's next Reserve Bank Governor should consider adjusting the inflation target to 2.5% to...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 06 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
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Australia enacts law to accelerate deportation of non-citizens to Nauru

Australia has enacted a law permitting the expedited deportation of non-citizens to third countries, enabling the transfer of hundreds of...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Treasury recommends budget cut for Reserve Bank

The Treasury proposed reducing the Reserve Bank’s combined operating and capital budget to $719 million for the five-year period concluding...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
porsche set to leave germany’s dax index in september

Porsche set to leave Germany’s DAX index in September

Porsche, the renowned German manufacturer of sports and luxury vehicles, is set to be removed from Germany’s premier stock market...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
finds rising cyber threats among nz small and medium businesses

Study finds rising cyber threats among SMEs

A recent study, commissioned by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and carried out by The Research Agency (TRA), revealed...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
solar energy

Solar energy could fully power NZ households by 2032, data shows

New research indicates that a rapid increase in solar capacity is positioning New Zealand to produce enough solar energy to...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
jet2 shares slide after profit forecast cut

Jet2 shares slide after profit forecast cut

European stock markets delivered mixed results on Thursday as investors assessed the ongoing uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade tariffs imposed by...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
court finds trump’s harvard funding freeze unconstitutional

Court finds Trump’s Harvard funding freeze unconstitutional

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration unlawfully suspended over $2.2 billion in federal research funding to Harvard...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
putin, kim join xi at china’s historic parade

Putin, Kim join Xi at China’s historic parade

China’s President Xi Jinping addressed a massive gathering in Beijing on Wednesday, warning the world is at a pivotal moment...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Consumer NZ reveals New Zealand’s most and least favourite brands

In its latest retailer survey, Consumer NZ has revealed the shops with the most satisfied customers and those falling short...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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IKEA announces opening date for Auckland’s Sylvia Park store

Swedish furniture giant IKEA revealed that the store at Auckland's Sylvia Park would open to the public on December 4. The...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
covid 19 vaccine

Pharmac secures new supply agreement with Pfizer for Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine

Pharmac has finalised a new supply contract with Pfizer to maintain funding for the Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine. This means that Comirnaty...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Chemist Warehouse set to open in central Christchurch alongside another major retailer

A Chemist Warehouse is opening in central Christchurch, accompanied by another major retailer nearby. The Press said the pharmacy will open...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
alphabet stock jumps as google wins antitrust ruling

Alphabet stock jumps as Google wins antitrust ruling

Alphabet Inc. saw its shares jump nearly 9% after a landmark court ruling in the long-running antitrust case against Google....

By Mike Jerome Infante | 04 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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 Bison BBQ in Ferrymead set to close this month

A barbecue-style restaurant in Ferrymead, Bison BBQ is set to serve its last meals before closing its doors later this...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 Sep 2025 | 2 min read