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Fletcher Building reports $134M half-year net loss

Fletcher Building has posted a net loss of $134 million for the first half of the 2025 financial year (HY25),...

By Liam Foster | 19 Feb 2025 | 4 min read
fda faces layoffs in food safety, medical device divisions

FDA faces layoffs in food safety, medical device divisions

The Trump administration's efforts to reduce the federal workforce have led to layoffs at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA),...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 19 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
survey reveals surge in farmer confidence

Survey reveals surge in farmer confidence

Farmer confidence has reached its highest point in more than ten years, recovering from the lows experienced in recent times,...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 19 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
rbnz responds to slowing growth with interest rate cut

RBNZ responds to slowing growth with interest rate cut

In an effort to stimulate its decelerating economy, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) implemented a substantial reduction in...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 19 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ Post to staff: Voluntary redundancy and hour reductions on the table

Employees at NZ Post, the nation's largest postal service, have once more been presented with the option of voluntary redundancy...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 19 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
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Top leadership books for executives in 2025

Photo Source: Pexels.com Leaders must stay ahead by continuously refining their skills, learning from the experiences of others, and embracing change...

By Nicole Valdez | 19 Feb 2025 | 5 min read
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Kolsquare tackles digital carbon emissions with new tool

Photo Source: Ivan Samkov Kolsquare and SAMI are leading the charge to measure the environmental impact of influencer marketing with the...

By Nicole Valdez | 19 Feb 2025 | 3 min read
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Potassium salt may reduce stroke risk

Photo Source: Castorly Stock According to a new study in JAMA Cardiology, a dietary change as simple as swapping salt could...

By Nicole Valdez | 19 Feb 2025 | 4 min read
japan sets new emissions reduction targets through 2040

Japan sets new emissions reduction targets through 2040

Japan is setting new climate, energy, and industry policies with targets extending to 2040. These measures are designed to provide...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
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Auckland edtech startup Polymath secures $1M to transform maths learning through gaming

Polymath, a kid-tech startup focused on making maths education more engaging through gamification, has secured $1 million in funding to...

By Liam Foster | 18 Feb 2025 | 4 min read
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MBIE slashes Big Four consultancy spending by 63% amid government cost-cutting push

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has significantly reduced its spending on the Big Four consulting firms, cutting...

By Liam Foster | 18 Feb 2025 | 4 min read
mars, fonterra team up for sustainable dairy farming

Mars, Fonterra team up for sustainable dairy farming

Mars, Incorporated has announced the Farmer Forward Program, a collaboration with Fonterra, a major dairy supplier, committing US$27 million to...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Feb 2025 | 3 min read
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Christchurch Airport unveils New Zealand’s first electric fire truck

Christchurch Airport has made a notable advancement in its dedication to operational excellence and sustainability by acquiring New Zealand's first...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 18 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
ai startups see massive funding surge amidst market downturn

AI startups see massive funding surge amidst market downturn

In 2024, artificial intelligence startups experienced a substantial surge in funding, while the broader startup ecosystem saw a decline. Venture...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Feb 2025 | 3 min read
eranz launches resource to aid consumers with electricity bill challenges

ERANZ launches resource to aid consumers with electricity bill challenges

The Electricity Retailers' Association of New Zealand (ERANZ) has launched a new online platform designed to assist consumers who are...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 18 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ’s marine economy set for growth amid major RMA reforms

New Zealand’s marine economy is poised for significant expansion, driven by recent reforms to the Resource Management Act (RMA) that...

By Liam Foster | 18 Feb 2025 | 4 min read