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New improvements boost support for disabled Kiwis

From early next year, disabled individuals, along with their families and carers, will have greater choice and control over flexible...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
us, indian investors join forces to back india’s deep tech startups

US, Indian investors join forces to back India’s deep tech startups

A group of eight prominent venture capital and private equity firms from the U.S. and India—including Accel, Blume Ventures, Celesta...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 04 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
trump to seek fast supreme court ruling on tariffs

Trump to seek fast Supreme Court ruling on tariffs

President Donald Trump has announced plans to swiftly appeal to the United States Supreme Court following a federal appeals court...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 04 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
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Labour’s Sepuloni claims PM took credit for Amazon data centre announcement

Labour's deputy leader has accused the Prime Minister of taking undue credit for the Auckland Amazon data centre announcement. Amazon hosted...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ workers reconsider lifestyle as costs climb

A new survey by job platform SEEK reveals that while most New Zealand workers value lifestyle over money, rising living...

By Nicole Valdez | 03 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
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Fonterra divests consumer, foodservice to Lactalis

Lactalis has announced plans to acquire Fonterra’s global consumer and related businesses, marking one of the biggest shake-ups in New...

By Nicole Valdez | 03 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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UAE–NZ trade agreement now active

The UAE–New Zealand Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) came into effect on 28 August 2025. The accord delivers duty-free access for...

By Nicole Valdez | 03 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
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AWS data centres power NZ$7.5B investment in NZ

New Zealand has secured a multibillion-dollar commitment from Amazon Web Services (AWS) with the launch of the AWS Asia Pacific...

By Nicole Valdez | 03 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
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58% of Kiwi firms prioritise nature for business, study says

A nationwide business survey has identified an increase in nature-focused initiatives. Conducted in July 2025, the poll of 64 firms...

By Nicole Valdez | 03 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Gold prices reach all-time highs, up 45% year-on-year

Gold prices have hit all-time record highs, rising roughly 45% compared to last year and increasing by over 100% in...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
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$6.5 million committed to advance livestock methane emission solutions

AgriZeroNZ and the Ag Emissions Centre are committing $4 million and $2.5 million, respectively, to speed up research aimed at...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Government takes steps to ease event regulations

The coalition government has announced plans to reform special licensing regulations, making it simpler for organisers to run events across...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Hallenstein Glasson’s CEO resigns

Hallenstein Glasson’s group chief executive, Chris Kinraid, has resigned.  The company released an announcement to the NZX from its chairman stating...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
japanese ai startup layerx secures major funding

Japanese AI startup LayerX secures major funding

Japan’s ageing population and ongoing labour shortages are driving businesses to automate back-office functions such as finance, taxation, procurement, and...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Baby wipes recalled due to mould contamination risk

Product Safety NZ reported that some individual sachets of the Bunjie Peek-A-Boo Probiotic Baby Eye Wipes were not properly sealed...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
starmer appoints former boe deputy as chief economic adviser

Starmer appoints former BOE deputy as chief economic adviser

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has made a notable change to his economic advisory team by appointing Minouche Shafik, a...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Sep 2025 | 2 min read