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Experts share take as OCR reductions signal lower mortgage rates

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is expected to reduce the Official Cash Rate (OCR) from 3.75% to 3.50%...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 08 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
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IR audits uncover half a billion in undeclared taxes

Inland Revenue’s ramped-up compliance push has revealed more than half a billion dollars in undeclared tax uncovered in just six...

By Liam Foster | 08 Apr 2025 | 4 min read
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Gpt-4 faces legal fire over copyright violations

Researchers from the University of Washington, University of Copenhagen, and Stanford have provided new evidence suggesting that OpenAI's models, such...

By Nicole Valdez | 07 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
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New research finds sleep disruptions linked to brain volume loss

Researchers from the Atherosclerosis Risk in the Communities (ARIC) Study have published a long-term investigation in the Journal of Clinical...

By Nicole Valdez | 07 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
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Woolworths stores temporarily close across NZ after pricing glitch

Nearly all 185 Woolworths supermarkets across New Zealand were forced to temporarily close this morning (April 7) due to a...

By Liam Foster | 07 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ Timber dodges tariffs – for now – as U.S. trade probe looms

New Zealand’s timber exporters have secured a crucial, albeit temporary, exemption from the United States’ sweeping new tariff regime, avoiding...

By Liam Foster | 07 Apr 2025 | 4 min read
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IAG faces civil proceedings over Fair Dealing breaches

The Financial Markets Authority – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko has initiated civil proceedings against IAG New Zealand Ltd for alleged...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 07 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
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NZDF revamps hiring to enhance recruitment

The New Zealand Defence Force has simplified its job application process in an effort to increase recruitment and boost its...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 07 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
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“Super-sized granny flats” – Govt eases building rules to unlock housing potential

The Government has confirmed that homeowners will soon be able to build granny flats up to 70 square metres without...

By Liam Foster | 07 Apr 2025 | 4 min read
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Microsoft scales back global data centre expansion

Microsoft has reportedly paused or scaled back multiple data centre projects across several continents while maintaining its commitment to invest...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 06 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
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China slaps 34% tariff on US imports

As trade tensions continue to escalate, China has launched sweeping measures targeting American imports and corporations, including a 34% tariff...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 06 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
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Tech moguls lose billions as trade policies roil global markets

The world’s wealthiest individuals faced staggering financial setbacks this week as Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff strategy sent shockwaves through global...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 06 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
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Treaty principles bill faces collapse amid unprecedented public backlash

A parliamentary committee has recommended that New Zealand’s contentious Treaty Principles Bill, which seeks to redefine the foundational Treaty of...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 06 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
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EU delays key sustainability reporting obligations for businesses

European Union lawmakers voted on 3 April to delay key sustainability reporting requirements, granting businesses additional time to comply with...

By Nicole Valdez | 06 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
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Gallagher Group acquires Gallagher Europe to expand market reach

Hamilton-based agritech leader Gallagher Group has taken a significant step in its global expansion by acquiring the controlling shareholding of...

By Nicole Valdez | 06 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
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NZSEG and Navy collaborate to offer electronics engineering qualification

The New Zealand Skills and Education Group (NZSEG) has announced a new partnership with the Royal New Zealand Navy, enabling...

By Nicole Valdez | 06 Apr 2025 | 4 min read