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Hydrogen-powered trucks launched to decarbonise heavy transport

In collaboration with Global Bus Ventures (GBV) and Toyota New Zealand, truck rental agency TR Group has launched a hydrogen-powered...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 27 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
waze scraps google assistant for ios, promises new voice features

Waze scraps Google Assistant for iOS, promises new voice features

Waze has permanently withdrawn Google Assistant integration from its iOS app following persistent technical instability, with the company confirming the...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 27 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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Deel data shows growing preference for hiring closer to home

Hiring may have gone global, but many businesses are now turning their attention back to local talent—and the numbers back...

By Liam Foster | 27 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
trump’s 25% tariffs on foreign cars exempt us made models

Trump’s 25% tariffs on foreign cars exempt US-made models

President Donald Trump has escalated trade tensions with a sweeping 25% tariff on all foreign-made vehicles entering the U.S., effective...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 27 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
health minister simeon brown

Plans for New South Auckland hospital revealed

A new hospital project in South Auckland is under consideration, with plans expected to materialise in the 2030s, Health Minister...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 27 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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Luxon announces overhaul of Resource Management Act

The Prime Minister has unveiled the government's long-awaited reform of the Resource Management Act (RMA). Framing it as the end...

By Liam Foster | 26 Mar 2025 | 4 min read
tesla’s stock plummets as byd dominates ev race

Tesla’s stock plummets as BYD dominates EV race

China’s BYD has emerged as the world’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer, achieving unprecedented growth while Tesla grapples with political backlash...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 26 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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Auckland Uni makes Treaty / Mātauranga Māori course compulsory

Graham Adams, writing for Centrist, explains how Auckland University has introduced a compulsory first-year course on the Treaty of Waitangi...

By Liam Foster | 26 Mar 2025 | 1 min read
russia, ukraine agree to ceasefire in black sea, energy facilities

Russia, Ukraine agree to ceasefire in Black Sea, energy facilities

Following three days of U.S.-mediated negotiations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Russia and Ukraine have reached separate agreements with Washington to...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 26 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
aimarketing

LinkedIn reveals AI literacy as critical skill for marketers

LinkedIn’s Marketing Skills on the Rise UK data reveals that AI proficiency is now a top priority for marketers, who...

By Nicole Valdez | 26 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
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New Zealand’s cruise industry facing 40% booking decline

New Zealand’s cruise industry is facing a steep decline, with port bookings expected to fall by more than 40% in...

By Nicole Valdez | 26 Mar 2025 | 4 min read
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Tourism New Zealand partners with Minecraft for digital tourism

Tourism New Zealand has teamed up with Māori game developers Piki Studios, Mojang Studios, and Warner Bros. to create an...

By Nicole Valdez | 25 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
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AI attacks top cybersecurity concerns in new Datacom report

A new cybersecurity report from Datacom exposes troubling discrepancies in how New Zealand and Australian organisations perceive and prepare for...

By Nicole Valdez | 25 Mar 2025 | 4 min read
automotive, pharma sectors face imminent us tariffs

Automotive, pharma sectors face imminent US tariffs

President Donald Trump has intensified his trade strategy by prioritising tariffs on automobiles, pharmaceuticals, and other industries, while maintaining ambiguity...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 25 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
thousands of kiwis over 90 still in the workforce, data finds

Over a thousand Kiwis over 90 still in the workforce

New Zealanders are continuing to work beyond typical retirement ages, even in sectors that are physically demanding and often associated...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 25 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
tesla owners abandon brand as trade ins hit record high

Tesla owners abandon brand as trade-ins hit record high

Tesla is facing its most severe crisis yet as consumer defections and political controversies converge to threaten the electric vehicle...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 25 Mar 2025 | 2 min read