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automakers see shares climb as trump floats tariff adjustment plans

Automakers see shares climb as Trump floats tariff adjustment plans

Automotive stocks across the United States witnessed notable gains on Monday as President Donald Trump signalled potential flexibility in his...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 15 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
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Glad Bags’ ‘Ocean Plastic’ claims cost Clorox Australia $8.87M fine

An Australian court has fined Glad owner Clorox Australia A$8.25 million ($8.87m) for making false or misleading claims that certain...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 15 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
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Which NZ exports are hit hardest by Trump’s tariffs?

While the 10% headline rate imposed on Kiwi exports may appear modest compared to the 145% levy slapped on Chinese...

By Liam Foster | 15 Apr 2025 | 4 min read
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Japan tests ship powered by cooking oil

A cargo ship glided between Mikawa Bay and Tokyo Bay for weeks, its engine fuelled by an unusual combination: heavy...

By Nicole Valdez | 14 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
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Danish study links antidepressants to heart death

A Danish study presented at EHRA 2025 is spotlighting potential cardiovascular risks tied to long-term antidepressant use. Led by Dr...

By Nicole Valdez | 14 Apr 2025 | 5 min read
fertility startup cuts egg freezing costs via donor sharing

Fertility startup cuts egg-freezing costs via donor sharing

A groundbreaking approach to fertility preservation is gaining traction as women increasingly seek alternatives to traditional egg-freezing models. Cofertility, a...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 14 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
streaming services brace for tariff impact

Streaming services brace for tariff impact

President Trump’s expansive tariffs on global imports, including a blanket 10% levy on goods from numerous trading partners, may indirectly...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 14 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
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Supermarket turf wars: Woolworths, land banking, and the battle for grocery market control

In Australia and New Zealand’s supermarket sector, Woolworths has long reigned as a key player. With an extensive footprint and...

By Liam Foster | 14 Apr 2025 | 4 min read
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DoorDash, Costco launch membership-free home delivery for Kiwis

DoorDash and Costco teamed up to launch home delivery services, allowing Kiwis to gain access to Costco’s broad selection of...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 14 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
smartphones, semiconductors spared in latest us tariff adjustments

Smartphones, semiconductors spared in latest US tariff adjustments

The Trump administration has announced that smartphones, computers, semiconductors, and other electronic devices will be exempt from the newly implemented...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 14 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
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Springs Flat roundabout and Gillingham Rd bridge projects move ahead

The Whangārei District Council has officially approved two significant infrastructure projects—the Springs Flat roundabout and the Gillingham Road bridge—improving access...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 14 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
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Peer-reviewed study validates ChatGPT in psychiatry

A peer-reviewed study published in the Asian Journal of Psychiatry has reported that ChatGPT-3.5 achieved a high level of diagnostic...

By Nicole Valdez | 12 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
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Acclime acquires Auckland’s The Advisory Group

Acclime is accelerating its expansion across Australasia with a fresh acquisition in New Zealand, picking up Auckland-based accounting firm The...

By Nicole Valdez | 12 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
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OpenAI adds memory to ChatGPT for smarter chats

OpenAI revealed on Thursday that it is introducing a memory feature to ChatGPT, allowing it to adapt responses based on...

By Nicole Valdez | 12 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
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Govt to abolish 30-day rule for new employment agreements

The government has confirmed plans to abolish the long-standing “30-day rule” that currently requires new employees to adhere to union-negotiated...

By Liam Foster | 11 Apr 2025 | 4 min read
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Survey reveals consumer hesitation toward AI in insurance

The insurance industry continues to face consumer reluctance toward artificial intelligence, even though many users report favourable experiences with the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 11 Apr 2025 | 2 min read