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china pledges strong response to countries backing us trade pressure

China pledges strong response to countries backing US trade pressure

China has issued a strong warning to countries considering alignment with the United States in its efforts to isolate Beijing...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
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DHL suspends shipments to US individuals over customs clearance concern

Global shipping leader DHL said it is suspending shipping parcels valued over NZ$1,300 from businesses to individuals in the United...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
catholic church mourns as pope francis dies at 88

Catholic Church mourns as Pope Francis dies at 88

Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and a transformative figure in the Roman Catholic Church, has died at the...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Apr 2025 | 4 min read
chatgpt’s personalisation feature raises eyebrows among users

ChatGPT’s personalisation feature raises eyebrows among users

Some ChatGPT users have recently encountered an unexpected behaviour—the AI has started addressing them by their first names during conversations,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 21 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
swiss banks report uptick in american clients seeking safe haven

Swiss banks report uptick in American clients seeking safe haven

An increasing number of wealthy Americans are choosing to open bank accounts in Switzerland, driven by concerns over the stability...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 21 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
nz chicken trade rebounds as otago bird flu outbreak contained

NZ chicken trade rebounds as Otago bird flu outbreak contained

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has announced that New Zealand chicken exports are returning to normal following a suspension...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 21 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
trump administration plans major shakeup of us state department

Trump administration plans major shakeup of US State Department

The Trump administration is reportedly preparing a major overhaul of the U.S. State Department, according to a leaked 16-page draft...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 21 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
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AI-generated fake job postings flood the market, confusing job seekers

Artificial intelligence is being used to create highly realistic but deceptive job postings, complicating the job search process for many...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 21 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
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OpenAI develops social network prototype to rival X and Meta

OpenAI is preparing to step into the social media arena. A prototype in internal testing combines AI content creation tools...

By Nicole Valdez | 17 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
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Regulatory delays put NZ farmers at risk

New Zealand’s farming sector is under pressure as critical agricultural innovations remain stuck in regulatory limbo. Farmers are losing access...

By Nicole Valdez | 17 Apr 2025 | 4 min read
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TikTok pilots Footnotes to combat misinformation

TikTok has launched a pilot of a new feature called Footnotes, aimed at curbing misinformation by inviting users to contribute...

By Nicole Valdez | 17 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
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Lodestone Energy: A new retailer shaking up NZ’s energy market

New Zealand’s electricity sector has a new player disrupting the status quo. Lodestone Energy, already known for building the country’s...

By Liam Foster | 17 Apr 2025 | 4 min read
interislander ferry, aratere loading at picton panoramio

KiwiRail’s legal reckoning over 2023 ferry failures

On a March afternoon in 2023, ferry passengers stood stranded on Picton wharf. Among them was one passenger who was...

By Liam Foster | 17 Apr 2025 | 4 min read
reserve bank

Reserve Bank funding slashed by 25%

The Reserve Bank's operating budget for the upcoming year has been reduced by approximately 25%. This spending cut, seemingly influenced...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 17 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
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LinkedIn launches Create Hub to grow audience

LinkedIn is expanding its content strategy playbook with the launch of “Create on LinkedIn,” a new hub offering tools and...

By Nicole Valdez | 16 Apr 2025 | 4 min read
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Adobe invests in Synthesia to enhance AI-powered video tools

Synthesia, a U.K.-based startup specialising in AI video generation, has secured a significant investment from Adobe as part of an...

By Nicole Valdez | 16 Apr 2025 | 3 min read