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climate

Climate experts criticise methane targets in NZ and Ireland

A group of 26 prominent climate scientists has challenged New Zealand and Ireland over their climate reporting practices, accusing both...

By Nicole Valdez | 05 Jun 2025 | 3 min read
reddit takes anthropic to court for alleged data misuse

Reddit takes Anthropic to court for alleged data misuse

Reddit has initiated legal proceedings against artificial intelligence startup Anthropic, accusing the company of breaching contractual terms and engaging in...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Jun 2025 | 3 min read
trump signs order to prevent foreign students from attending harvard

Trump signs order to prevent foreign students from attending Harvard

President Donald Trump has taken a decisive step to prevent nearly all foreign nationals from entering the United States to...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Jun 2025 | 2 min read
auckland bottle shops suspended for selling alcohol to minors

Auckland bottle shops suspended for selling alcohol to minors

Eleven bottle shops and stores across Auckland have had their alcohol-selling licences suspended after being found selling alcohol to under-18s...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Jun 2025 | 2 min read
stuff nz

Trade Me takes half ownership of Stuff Digital

Stuff Digital, the publisher of one of New Zealand’s largest news websites, is set to become half-owned by Trade Me. The...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Jun 2025 | 2 min read
ambulancestation

Light the Way campaign aims to upgrade NZ ambulance stations

Hato Hone St John has kicked off its 2025 Annual Appeal, aiming to raise $4.5 million for ambulance stations across...

By Nicole Valdez | 04 Jun 2025 | 3 min read
partnership

Tourplan wins backing from Insight Partners

Tourplan, a Christchurch-based provider of software for inbound tour operators and DMCs, has secured investment from global firm Insight Partners....

By Nicole Valdez | 04 Jun 2025 | 2 min read
drinking coffee

Drinking coffee may aid ageing well, study says

Midlife coffee habits could play a role in ageing well, new research suggests. A study led by the Harvard T.H....

By Nicole Valdez | 04 Jun 2025 | 3 min read
meta signs nuclear power deal with constellation energy

Meta signs nuclear power deal with Constellation Energy

Meta has signed a 20-year contract with Constellation Energy to purchase nuclear power, which shows the technology sector’s growing reliance...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 04 Jun 2025 | 2 min read
Climate Change Can Hurt Students’ Spelling Skills, Research Shows

Climate change can hurt students’ spelling skills, research shows

New research, titled The Impact of Climate Change on Australia’s Schools, has revealed that extreme heat can affect students' academic...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 Jun 2025 | 2 min read
foodstuffs’ live facial recognition trial successful but withprivacy concerns

Foodstuffs’ live facial recognition trial successful but with privacy concerns

The live facial recognition technology trial conducted by Foodstuffs North Island has been deemed successful and compliant with the Privacy...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 Jun 2025 | 3 min read
nvidia takes crown as ‘most valuable company’

Nvidia takes crown as ‘Most Valuable Company’

Nvidia has once again surpassed Microsoft to become the most valuable publicly traded company in the world, reclaiming a position...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 04 Jun 2025 | 3 min read
meridian energy nz

Meridian Energy announces partnership with UK’s Kraken

Meridian Energy has selected UK-based Kraken as the core technology partner for its retail business. The company’s retail division serves 400,000...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 Jun 2025 | 3 min read
pbs files lawsuit to block trump’s funding cuts

Pbs files lawsuit to block Trump’s funding cuts

The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) has launched a lawsuit against President Donald Trump following his executive order that aims to...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 04 Jun 2025 | 4 min read
export prices rise march 2025 quarter, led by higher dairy prices – stats nz

Export prices rise March 2025 quarter, led by higher dairy prices – Stats NZ

Export prices increased by 7.1% in the March 2025 quarter, primarily driven by higher dairy prices, according to data released...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 Jun 2025 | 2 min read
linkedincreator

LinkedIn creators reshape industry communication, study says

LinkedIn’s role in professional life is expanding beyond networking and employment updates. A new report from the influencer marketing factory...

By Nicole Valdez | 04 Jun 2025 | 3 min read