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ACT Party to back candidates in local elections for the first time

The ACT Party has announced plans to stand candidates in 2025 local elections, marking a significant expansion beyond its traditional...

By Liam Foster | 18 Mar 2025 | 4 min read
canada strikes back with countermeasures against us tariffs

Canada strikes back with countermeasures against US tariffs

In recent months, Canada has witnessed a change in national sentiment, as its traditionally amicable relationship with the United States...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
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Backend collapse: James Pascoe stores hit by IT issues

A series of IT system issues hit James Pascoe-owned stores, leading to disruptions across their operations.  The problems have resulted in...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 18 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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Nearly $1 billion still owed in COVID loan repayments

The issue of unpaid COVID-era business loans was a major talking point on The Mike Hosking Breakfast this morning. Hosking...

By Liam Foster | 18 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
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Global economic growth slows as trade tensions rise

OECD Revises Growth Forecasts Amid Trade Uncertainty The global economy is expected to slow in the coming years as trade tensions...

By Liam Foster | 18 Mar 2025 | 4 min read
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AMI Insurance sees 20% surge in battery fire claims

Fires involving lithium-ion batteries have spiked by 17% over the last year, raising safety concerns from AMI Insurance and Fire...

By Nicole Valdez | 17 Mar 2025 | 4 min read
gemini takes over as google assistant winds down

Gemini takes over as Google Assistant winds down

Google has confirmed plans to discontinue its Google Assistant service later this year, replacing it with Gemini across Android devices...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 17 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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Philips strengthens healthcare leadership with sustainability milestones

Philips continues to solidify its position as a global leader in health technology, achieving notable business and innovation milestones in...

By Nicole Valdez | 17 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
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iPhone 17 Air: thinner, lighter, and almost portless?

Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Air is set to redefine smartphone design, introducing a thinner and sleeker profile while dealing with...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 17 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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Fonterra and Synlait’s financial recovery and growth in FY25

New Zealand’s dairy industry is seeing strong financial momentum from two of its major players, Fonterra and Synlait, as they...

By Liam Foster | 17 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
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Work from home mentions decline in NZ job ads, SEEK data reveals

Terms related to work from home are appearing less frequently in New Zealand job advertisements, SEEK data shows.  Keywords such as...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 17 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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Winston Peters in Washington to meet with Marco Rubio

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has arrived in Washington, D.C., for a high-stakes diplomatic visit, meeting key members of the Trump...

By Liam Foster | 17 Mar 2025 | 4 min read
proposed us travel restrictions target dozens of countries

Proposed US travel restrictions target dozens of countries

The Trump administration is advancing plans for a three-tiered travel restriction framework affecting citizens from up to 43 countries, according...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 17 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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TikTok report reveals marketing strategies for tentpole events

TikTok, in partnership with Magna Global, has released a comprehensive report on how businesses can leverage “tentpole” events to elevate...

By Nicole Valdez | 17 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
us consumer confidence plummets amid tariff fears

US consumer confidence plummets amid tariff fears

The latest University of Michigan data reveals a sharp decline in consumer sentiment, with its index dropping to 57.9 in...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 17 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
home loan

Banks sweeten home loan deals with record cashback offers

Banks are intensifying competition in the home loan market with cash incentives. These are not limited to new customers; even...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 17 Mar 2025 | 2 min read