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trade tensions persist as trump refuses to lower china tariffs

Trade tensions persist as Trump refuses to lower China tariffs

President Donald Trump has categorically dismissed any possibility of reducing the United States’ substantial tariffs on Chinese imports ahead of...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 08 May 2025 | 3 min read
nz rugby

New Zealand Rugby reports $19.5 million loss

New Zealand Rugby has reported a $19.5 million loss for the most recent financial year. In a statement, NZ Rugby explained...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 08 May 2025 | 2 min read
black smoke signals no pope chosen as conclave enters second day

Black smoke signals no pope chosen as conclave enters second day

The papal conclave has entered its second day without a decision, as cardinals remain unable to elect a new pope...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 08 May 2025 | 3 min read
unemployment

Unemployment rate reveals continued financial challenges for companies

Stats NZ’s latest figures show New Zealand’s unemployment rate remained steady at 5.1% in the March 2025 quarter, unchanged from...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 08 May 2025 | 2 min read
unemployment rate holds steady in march 2025 quarter, data shows

Unemployment rate holds steady in March quarter, data shows

Recent data from Stats NZ shows that the unemployment rate remained steady at 5.1% in the March quarter, unchanged from...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 07 May 2025 | 2 min read
ev maker rivian faces setback due to trade tariffs

EV maker Rivian faces setback due to trade tariffs

Rivian has lowered its vehicle delivery forecast for 2025, attributing the revision to the financial strain caused by tariffs introduced...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 07 May 2025 | 3 min read
business founder

New report uncovers key insights on Kiwi founder pay

Gender pay disparities among business founders continue, the New Zealand Founder Pay Report 2025 released by LiveRem and Oxygen Advisors...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 07 May 2025 | 2 min read
majority of trump token holders face losses as few make millions

Majority of Trump Token holders face losses as few make millions

President Donald Trump’s $TRUMP meme coin has stirred controversy in the cryptocurrency space, generating enormous profits for a small group...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 07 May 2025 | 3 min read
004 new zealand roll on roll off ferry between north island and south island interislander

Six shipyards shortlisted to build new Cook Strait rail ferries

Six international shipbuilders have been shortlisted to construct two new Cook Strait ferries, a critical step in the government’s renewed...

By Liam Foster | 07 May 2025 | 2 min read
uk, india agree on trade pact to slash tariffs, expand markets

UK, India agree on trade pact to slash tariffs, expand markets

The United Kingdom and India have reached a comprehensive free trade agreement—a milestone in their economic partnership and a new...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 07 May 2025 | 3 min read
social media, tik tok

National Party pushes to ban social media for under-16s

In a move igniting national debate, Tukituki MP Catherine Wedd has introduced a member’s bill aiming to ban under-16s from...

By Liam Foster | 07 May 2025 | 5 min read
qantas

Qantas’ routes from Perth to Auckland and Johannesburg set for December

Qantas has announced the launch of two new international routes from Perth, with direct flights to Auckland and Johannesburg set...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 07 May 2025 | 2 min read
home loan

ASB prepares for home loan refix wave by recruiting 80 new specialists

ASB is actively recruiting 80 new homeownership specialists to support an expected increase in home loan applications. Although the majority of...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 06 May 2025 | 2 min read
microsoft ends skype after 22 years of service

Microsoft ends Skype after 22 years of service

Microsoft has officially ended support for Skype, the once-groundbreaking internet voice and video calling service that has been a cornerstone...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 06 May 2025 | 3 min read
avatar movie

NZ film industry wary of “100% tariff” on films made outside the U.S.

NZ’s thriving film sector has been plunged into uncertainty following President Trump’s surprise announcement of a 100% tariff on all...

By Liam Foster | 06 May 2025 | 4 min read
ford pulls 2025 financial guidance following 2.5 billion tariff blow

Ford pulls 2025 financial guidance following $2.5 billion tariff blow

Ford Motor Company has withdrawn its financial guidance for 2025 amid mounting challenges posed by tariffs imposed by the United...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 06 May 2025 | 3 min read