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us china trade tensions hit consumer pockets

US-China trade tensions hit consumer pockets

The recent imposition of a 10% tariff on all Chinese imports by the U.S. is set to increase prices for...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 07 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
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Cook Islands PM’s visit to China sparks diplomatic concerns

On February 10, Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown will arrive in Beijing for a five-day state visit to China,...

By Liam Foster | 07 Feb 2025 | 3 min read
margie apa health nz

Health New Zealand chief executive quits

Fepulea'i Margie Apa, the chief executive of Health New Zealand, has announced her resignation from the role. This decision comes...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 07 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
argentina pulls back from who after u.s. exit

Argentina pulls back from WHO after U.S. exit

Argentina has announced its intention to leave the World Health Organization (WHO), citing ideological disparities with the global health body....

By Mike Jerome Infante | 07 Feb 2025 | 1 min read
christchurch airport

ACT Party supports selling Crown’s stake in Christchurch Airport, government unmoved

The ACT Party has reiterated its support for selling the Crown’s 25% stake in Christchurch International Airport, arguing that government...

By Liam Foster | 07 Feb 2025 | 4 min read
google scraps ambitious diversity targets

Google scraps ambitious diversity targets

Google is ending its diversity goals, joining other tech companies in revising their hiring strategies amid recent political shifts. The...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 07 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
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ComCom raises concerns over Contact Energy’s $1.9 billion Manawa takeover

The Commerce Commission has raised significant concerns about Contact Energy’s proposed $1.9 billion acquisition of Manawa Energy, citing potential risks...

By Liam Foster | 07 Feb 2025 | 4 min read
gemini gets smarter with google's latest ai model releases

Gemini gets smarter with Google’s latest AI model releases

On Wednesday, Google launched its highly anticipated flagship AI model, the Gemini 2.0 Pro Experimental, alongside a series of other...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 06 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
auckland new dwelling completions show signs of settling

Auckland new dwelling completions show signs of settling

Auckland's new home construction seems to be steadying around 1,400 to 1,500 completions per month, based on recent data.  Auckland Council's...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 06 Feb 2025 | 1 min read
who calls on u.s. to rethink exit amid budget concerns

WHO calls on U.S. to rethink exit amid budget concerns

The World Health Organization (WHO) has once again appealed to the United States to rethink its choice to exit the...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 06 Feb 2025 | 3 min read
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Westpac NZ offers debt consolidation loan amidst this year’s rising financial pressures

Westpac NZ is assisting customers in accelerating their debt repayment by offering a special debt consolidation personal loan rate of...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 06 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
nz stock market rebounds after trade policy shift

NZ stock market rebounds after trade policy shift

The S&P/NZX 50 Index ended the session at 12,905.04, gaining 94.72 points (0.74%), with 27.47 million shares traded for $147.58...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 06 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
youth severely hit by rising unemployment, stats nz reveals

Youth severely hit by rising unemployment, Stats NZ reveals

Stats NZ data released today indicates that the economic downturn is disproportionately impacting New Zealand's youth. Data reveals that the unemployment...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 06 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
amazon bolsters sustainability efforts with wind, solar power deals

Amazon bolsters sustainability efforts with wind, solar power deals

Amazon has made significant strides in renewable energy by entering into agreements to acquire 476 megawatts (MW) of wind and...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
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Retailer fined for selling non-compliant pyjamas and hot water bottles

A statement released by the Commerce Commission said home goods chain Bed, Bath & Beyond has been fined $230,000 for...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
james fuller, hnry

This NZ-based fintech is set to make waves in the UK

Fintech company Hnry officially launches in the UK five years after introducing its innovative service in Australia. The company is...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Feb 2025 | 2 min read