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Petition launched to preserve NZ’s iconic golf destination

Under a new proposal by Auckland Council, more than half of Takapuna Golf Course, which attracts approximately 200,000 visitors each...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
nz expands education opportunities for vietnamese students

NZ expands education opportunities for Vietnamese students

In his recent Vietnam visit, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon highlighted the contributions of Vietnamese students to New Zealand’s education sector...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
data centres struggle to meet ai energy demands

Data centres struggle to meet AI energy demands

As cloud computing continues to expand, data generation accelerates, and AI adoption surges, the demand for data centres as the...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
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Auckland’s luxury InterContinental hotel sold in a NZ$180M deal

NZX-listed landlord Precinct Properties has finalised an agreement to sell the newly developed InterContinental Auckland hotel to Singapore-based Hotel Properties...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
trade tensions escalate as tariffs hit canada, mexico

Trade tensions escalate as tariffs hit Canada, Mexico

The imposition of tariffs by the United States on Canada and Mexico has sent shockwaves through the global economy, with...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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Pak’nSave stores face charges for misleading promotions, inaccurate pricing

The Commerce Commission confirms that charges have been filed against Pak'nSave Silverdale in Auckland and Pak'nSave Mill Street in Hamilton...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
water quality concerns plague marlborough's lake elterwater

Water quality concerns plague Marlborough’s Lake Elterwater

Marlborough's lakes have been under scrutiny following recent water quality assessments, revealing a mixed picture of health across the region. The...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 04 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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Trade Me survey reveals record growth in second-hand economy

A recent survey conducted by Trade Me Marketplace has revealed that the second-hand market experienced a notable increase in value...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
fonterra abandons carbon zero claims for simply milk range

Fonterra abandons carbon zero claims for Simply Milk range

Fonterra, New Zealand's largest dairy exporter, has announced the discontinuation of its "carbon zero milk" claim for its Simply Milk...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
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38% surge in company liquidations as economic pressures mount

New Zealand is witnessing a sharp rise in company liquidations, with businesses across all sectors struggling to navigate economic headwinds....

By Liam Foster | 04 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
tiktok, reddit face uk investigation over child safety

TikTok, Reddit face UK investigation over child safety

The United Kingdom's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has initiated investigations into TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur, in a move to safeguard...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 04 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
anthropic raises $3.5 billion in largest ai funding round

Anthropic raises $3.5 billion in largest AI funding round

Anthropic has just secured a substantial $3.5 billion investment, catapulting its valuation to an impressive $61.5 billion. The major funding...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 04 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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Auckland-based Canadian investor James Grenon becomes major NZME shareholder

Auckland-based Canadian billionaire James Grenon has been identified as a major shareholder in NZME, holding a 9.3% stake in the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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Harvard research shows citrus may lower depression risk

Photo Source: Aleksandar Pasaric A recent study from Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital suggests a potential link between citrus...

By Nicole Valdez | 04 Mar 2025 | 4 min read
citigroup under fire following enormous transaction error

Citigroup under fire following enormous transaction error

Citigroup recently found itself at the centre of attention after an extraordinary error led to a customer's account being credited...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
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EPEAT overhaul by GEC targets sustainability and ethics

Photo Source: pexels.com The Global Electronics Council® (GEC) has announced a major overhaul of the EPEAT® (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool)...

By Nicole Valdez | 03 Mar 2025 | 3 min read