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Amazon expands ad capabilities with InfoSum and Magnite

Amazon is expanding its advertising infrastructure through new partnerships with data collaboration platform InfoSum and sell-side tech provider Magnite. The...

By Nicole Valdez | 30 May 2025 | 3 min read
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Schneider Electric launches Agentic AI for sustainability

Schneider Electric has launched an initiative to build a scalable agentic AI platform, reinforcing its position at the intersection of...

By Nicole Valdez | 30 May 2025 | 3 min read
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EU opens investigation into Shein consumer breaches

The European Union has launched an investigation into Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein after its consumer rights enforcer found multiple breaches...

By Nicole Valdez | 30 May 2025 | 3 min read

Green Cross Health delivers $16M profit in tough market

Green Cross Health has lifted its net profit after tax to $16 million, despite what it described as a challenging...

By Nicole Valdez | 30 May 2025 | 3 min read
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UC Riverside finds toxic metals in U-Cigarettes, study says

A University of California, Riverside study has detected harmful metals in the fluid and vapour of ultrasonic cigarettes, raising concerns...

By Nicole Valdez | 30 May 2025 | 3 min read
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X launches X Originals to push into video

X, formerly known as Twitter, is ramping up its efforts to become a destination for original video content with the...

By Nicole Valdez | 30 May 2025 | 3 min read
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Udemy launches AI-focused innovation studio

EdTech heavyweight Udemy is ramping up its AI credentials with the formation of the Udemy Innovation Studio. This new arm...

By Nicole Valdez | 29 May 2025 | 3 min read
survey reveals kiwi firms’ silent struggle over soaring energy prices

Survey reveals Kiwi firms’ silent struggle over soaring energy prices

Kiwi businesses are struggling with increasing energy costs, and many are hesitant to voice their concerns due to fears of...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 29 May 2025 | 2 min read
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Early childhood education salaries decided by centres, not government policy

The Associate Education Minister, David Seymour, is shifting the responsibility for setting the starting salaries of new Early Childhood Education...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 29 May 2025 | 2 min read
building consent approvals launches to speed up low risk house projects

‘Building consent approvals’ launches to speed up low-risk house projects

A new private building consent service, Building Consent Approvals, has officially launched, reducing waiting times and costs for "low-risk" house-building...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 29 May 2025 | 2 min read
asb, kiwibank cut interest rates following ocr decision

ASB, Kiwibank cut interest rates following OCR decision

ASB is lowering interest rates for personal, business, and rural loans, while Kiwibank is updating its variable home loan and...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 29 May 2025 | 2 min read
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RBNZ lowers OCR by 25 basis points to 3.25%

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) lowered the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points, bringing it to...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 28 May 2025 | 2 min read
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Mark Stirton appointed CEO of The Warehouse Group

The Warehouse Group (TWG) has announced the appointment of Mark Stirton as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, effective August...

By Liam Foster | 28 May 2025 | 2 min read
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Powerswitch: Electricity prices increase higher than inflation

According to Powerswitch data, the fixed daily charge for gas increased by an average of 25% year over year, while...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 28 May 2025 | 2 min read
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Boring oat milk expands Down Under with Woolworths distribution agreement

Boring Oat Milk, New Zealand’s leading plant-based oat milk producer, has secured a distribution agreement with Woolworths, Australia’s largest supermarket...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 28 May 2025 | 3 min read
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Willis Bond buys $161M Manukau Supa Centa

Wellington investment firm Willis Bond is expanding its footprint into large-format retail, confirming a $161 million deal to acquire Manukau...

By Nicole Valdez | 27 May 2025 | 3 min read