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Electricity Authority endorses Power Manifesto

The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has publicly endorsed the Electrification Manifesto released today by Rewiring Aotearoa, a document that...

By Nicole Valdez | 27 May 2025 | 3 min read
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NZ–Japan universities unite to address rural and Indigenous health

The University of Waikato and Hiroshima University are deepening academic ties through a cross-cultural health partnership focused on rural and...

By Nicole Valdez | 27 May 2025 | 3 min read
dairyfarm

a2 Milk silent as takeover talk builds around NZ plant

Industry chatter suggests a2 Milk is preparing to deploy over A$350 million toward a New Zealand acquisition, a move that...

By Nicole Valdez | 27 May 2025 | 3 min read
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Better land use could add $10 billion to NZ economy, report shows

New Zealand must rethink its approach to using agricultural land in order to boost farmers’ productivity and economic returns, a...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 27 May 2025 | 2 min read
kiwis wary of ai job impact but continue to use ai services, new survey shows
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Kiwis wary of AI job impact but continue to use AI services, new survey shows

65% of Kiwis are concerned about job losses caused by artificial intelligence, yet a large percentage still  used AI services...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 27 May 2025 | 2 min read
bnz cuts home loan rates ahead of expected ocr reduction

BNZ cuts home loan rates ahead of expected OCR decision

BNZ has announced cuts to both its fixed and variable home loan rates across all terms, moving ahead of the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 27 May 2025 | 2 min read
solarfarm

Transpower CEO flags risk despite renewable energy gains

Solar farms are scaling up and wind generation is surging, but the man overseeing the national grid is looking at...

By Nicole Valdez | 26 May 2025 | 3 min read
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Smbs still prioritise social media over AI

Artificial intelligence may be making headlines, but for small and medium-sized businesses in the U.S., social media still commands a...

By Nicole Valdez | 26 May 2025 | 2 min read
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Title: TIAs may leave lasting effects, study says

TIAs, commonly dismissed as fleeting “mini-strokes,” may leave a lasting mark, according to a new study from Aalborg University Hospital....

By Nicole Valdez | 26 May 2025 | 3 min read
hospital

Historic Mercy Hospital reopens as Allevia Epsom

Allevia Hospitals has completed its $190 million redevelopment of Mercy Hospital, officially launching Allevia Hospital Epsom with a blend of...

By Nicole Valdez | 26 May 2025 | 3 min read
nz cash

RBNZ poised to cut OCR by 25 basis points in Wednesday’s policy statement

Another 25-basis-point cut to the Official Cash Rate (OCR) appears almost certain in the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s upcoming...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 26 May 2025 | 2 min read
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New Zealand’s most trusted brands revealed

The results of the 2025 Most Trusted Brands survey have been announced, with iconic New Zealand chocolate maker Whittaker’s being...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 26 May 2025 | 2 min read
chandelier

Designer chandelier sees rise in showroom visits

Designer Chandelier Australia is seeing a surge in foot traffic and showroom consultations in Geelong and Sydney, pointing to a...

By Nicole Valdez | 24 May 2025 | 2 min read
grapeharvest

New Zealand’s 2025 grape harvest surges

New Zealand winemakers have produced their largest grape harvest on record in 2025, aided by optimal growing conditions across key...

By Nicole Valdez | 24 May 2025 | 3 min read
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Investment boost offers 20% deduction for Kiwi SMEs

New Zealand’s Budget 2025 has introduced the “Investment Boost” tax incentive, allowing small businesses to immediately deduct 20% of eligible...

By Nicole Valdez | 24 May 2025 | 4 min read
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Coca-Cola recommits to WPP’s Open X globally in 2025

The Coca-Cola Company and WPP have re-inked their alliance announced in May 2025, with Open X continuing its role as...

By Nicole Valdez | 24 May 2025 | 3 min read