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Primary schools to implement new math curriculum

A refreshed Mathematics and Statistics curriculum for years zero to eight is set to be implemented in schools across New...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 12 Feb 2025 | 3 min read
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Google drops cultural events from default calendar

Google has ceased to automatically include cultural events such as Black History Month and Pride Month in its calendar. The...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 12 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
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How to cultivate a startup culture in your business

Photo Source: Canva Studio When companies move beyond the startup phase, they often face the challenge of staying nimble. The same...

By Nicole Valdez | 12 Feb 2025 | 6 min read
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Kāinga Ora tightens rent debt policy

Kāinga Ora, New Zealand’s largest public housing provider, is taking a firmer stance on rent debt, introducing a stricter policy...

By Liam Foster | 12 Feb 2025 | 4 min read
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Musk defends role in Trump’s administration

During a recent visit to the Oval Office, Elon Musk vigorously defended his role in leading the Department of Government...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 12 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
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Tū Ātea to launch New Zealand’s first commercial private 5G network for CentrePort

CentrePort in Wellington is partnering with iwi-owned communications provider Tū Ātea Network Services to establish New Zealand's first commercial private...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 12 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
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Meridian Energy’s Ruakākā solar farm project approved

Meridian Energy has received the go-ahead to construct a 120 MW solar farm in Ruakākā, Northland, after the Environment Court...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 12 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
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ANZ’s KiwiSaver underperformance raises concerns for investors

ANZ, New Zealand’s largest KiwiSaver provider, has been identified as one of the worst-performing managers in the latest KiwiSaver survey...

By Liam Foster | 12 Feb 2025 | 4 min read
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Lycopene could help alleviate depression, study shows

Photo Source: Pixabay A recent study suggests that lycopene, a powerful antioxidant found in tomatoes and other red fruits, may offer...

By Nicole Valdez | 12 Feb 2025 | 3 min read
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IAB forecasts 7.3% ad spend growth for 2025

Photo Source: Pixabay The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) has created its latest report, offering a detailed look at ad spending trends...

By Nicole Valdez | 12 Feb 2025 | 3 min read
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Cyberattacks in healthcare cost patient care, study shows

Photo Source: Mikhail Nilov The rise of cybercrime in 2024 has placed healthcare organisations in a precarious position. Nearly a quarter...

By Nicole Valdez | 12 Feb 2025 | 4 min read
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Auckland to host foreign investors summit in March 2025

Photo Source: RDNE Stock project Auckland is preparing to host a major event in March 2025, bringing together 100 global investors...

By Nicole Valdez | 12 Feb 2025 | 3 min read
iss advises against scrapping apple's diversity initiatives

ISS advises against scrapping Apple’s diversity initiatives

Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), a prominent proxy advisory firm, has advised Apple investors to reject a proposal to potentially dismantle...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 11 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
openai rejects musk led group’s multibillion dollar bid

OpenAI rejects Musk-led group’s multibillion dollar bid

A monumental bid has been made by a consortium of investors, spearheaded by Elon Musk, to acquire OpenAI for a...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 11 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
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New Zealand Taiwan Business Council announces new chair

Chris Tse, a seasoned business and marketing consultant from Wellington, has been chosen as the new Chair of the New...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 11 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
trump pauses crackdown on foreign bribery

Trump pauses crackdown on foreign bribery

On Monday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that temporarily halts the enforcement of a decades-old law that prevents...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 11 Feb 2025 | 2 min read