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tiktok’s future in limbo as us deadline draws near

TikTok’s future in limbo as US deadline draws near

The future of TikTok in the United States remains precarious as the April 5 deadline for its Chinese parent company,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 01 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
oracle faces backlash over cybersecurity failures

Oracle faces backlash over cybersecurity failures

Oracle faces escalating scrutiny over two major security incidents, with evidence contradicting the company’s denials and raising questions about its...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 01 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
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New loan option eases retirement village entry, delay home sales

Heartland Bank has introduced "Village Access Loans", a bridging finance option that enables retirees to move into a retirement village...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 01 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
‘liberation day’ looms as trade tensions escalate

‘Liberation Day’ looms as trade tensions escalate

President Donald Trump’s forthcoming “Liberation Day” announcement on April 2 has intensified concerns about escalating trade tensions, with reciprocal tariffs...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 01 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
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Centrix: February sees 11,000 fewer Kiwis in arrears

New credit data from Centrix reveals that the number of New Zealanders behind on their payments decreased by 11,000 in...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 01 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
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RBNZ to review capital requirements for banks

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has launched a review of its prudential capital settings, a move that follows...

By Liam Foster | 01 Apr 2025 | 4 min read
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Too many cones? Road cone hotline tackles public frustration and red tape

It’s a scene many Kiwis know too well—an empty road flanked by endless rows of bright orange cones, seemingly without...

By Liam Foster | 01 Apr 2025 | 4 min read
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Auckland withdraws bid to host the 2027 America’s Cup

Auckland will not host the 2027 America’s Cup after the government declined to back the city’s bid, effectively ending hopes...

By Liam Foster | 01 Apr 2025 | 4 min read
elon musk’s xai acquires x in 113 billion deal

Elon Musk’s xAI acquires X in $113 billion deal

Elon Musk has finalised the merger of his artificial intelligence venture xAI with social media platform X (formerly Twitter) in...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 31 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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ComCom: Auckland Airport targets $190 million excess profit

In its final report on Auckland Airport's 2022–2027 price-setting event, the Commerce Commission determined that the airport's forecast revenue is...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 31 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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Details of Cook Strait ferry plan revealed: New vessels by 2029

A major reset is underway for New Zealand’s critical Cook Strait connection, with the government unveiling plans for two new...

By Liam Foster | 31 Mar 2025 | 5 min read
humanoid robot race heats up as china outpaces us

Humanoid robot race heats up as China outpaces US

Humanoid robotics has become a critical technological battleground, with China and the United States locked in a high-stakes competition. While...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 31 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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New Zealand’s surcharge practices demand reform

Kiwis are facing financial burdens due to surcharges on card payments, with estimates suggesting that they pay up to $90...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 31 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
east asian nations unite against us trade policies

East Asian nations unite against US trade policies

South Korea, China, and Japan have revived high-level economic dialogue after a five-year hiatus, pledging to strengthen regional trade collaboration...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 31 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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Economy is on the mend – Insights from ASB’s Quarterly Economic Forecast

New Zealand is beginning to climb out of a deep economic hole dug by last year’s sharp recession. The latest...

By Liam Foster | 31 Mar 2025 | 4 min read
studio ghibli style ai art goes viral as openai eases content restrictions

Studio Ghibli-style AI art goes viral as OpenAI eases content restrictions

OpenAI’s latest update to ChatGPT’s image-generation capabilities has ignited both creative fervour and ethical scrutiny. The platform’s GPT-4o model, now...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 29 Mar 2025 | 2 min read