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New Zealand unveils AI guidelines for public sector to ensure safe and ethical use

The New Zealand government has introduced a new set of guidelines aimed at ensuring the responsible and transparent use of...

By Liam Foster | 05 Feb 2025 | 3 min read
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New Zealand set to end 30-year ban on gene technology

New Zealand’s decades-long ban on gene technology outside laboratory settings is set to end. The Government’s Gene Technology Bill 2024,...

By Liam Foster | 05 Feb 2025 | 4 min read
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Canterbury pool gets AI assistance to enhance drowning prevention

Lifeguards at Selwyn Aquatic Centre in Canterbury now have additional support from a newly implemented AI system designed to assist...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
u.s. plans to redevelop gaza as trump calls for relocation of palestinians

U.S. plans to redevelop Gaza as Trump calls for relocation of Palestinians

President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday evening that the United States plans to "take over the Gaza Strip," asserting that...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
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New Zealand housing market might face stagnation in the coming years

A period of stagnation is likely to happen for New Zealand's housing market, with house prices expected to remain broadly...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
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Government introduces new non-financial sanctions for beneficiaries

The New Zealand government is expanding its beneficiary traffic light system by introducing two new non-financial sanctions aimed at increasing...

By Liam Foster | 05 Feb 2025 | 3 min read
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Government seeks private sector involvement in Cook Strait ferry procurement

The New Zealand Government has launched a new initiative to procure two modern Cook Strait ferries, inviting private sector proposals...

By Liam Foster | 05 Feb 2025 | 4 min read
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Highland Park Pak’nSave opens this month

Highland Park Pak’nSave, New Zealand’s biggest new supermarket, is set to open on Tuesday, February 25. A spokesman for developer Foodstuffs...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
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Government’s plan to “Get Kāinga Ora back on track”

The New Zealand Government has announced a sweeping turnaround plan for Kāinga Ora, the country’s largest social housing provider, in...

By Liam Foster | 04 Feb 2025 | 5 min read
canada, u.s. agree to pause tariffs amid fentanyl crisis

Canada, U.S. agree to pause tariffs amid fentanyl crisis

President Donald Trump has decided to delay the enforcement of proposed tariffs on Canadian imports for a minimum of 30...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 04 Feb 2025 | 3 min read
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Mas and FMG lead in customer satisfaction, Consumer NZ reveals

Consumer NZ has announced the results of its annual insurance satisfaction survey, revealing that MAS (Medical Assurance Society) and FMG...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
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AI-assisted Beatles song wins Grammy for Best Rock Performance

The Beatles have made history once again by winning their eighth competitive Grammy Award, this time for their 2023 track...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 04 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
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RBNZ to announce OCR decision this month

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is set to announce its next Official Cash Rate (OCR) on February 19,...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ public service work from home data released

A new report from the Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission (PSC) provides a detailed look at remote work trends...

By Liam Foster | 04 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
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What could Trump’s tariffs mean for New Zealand’s economy?

Donald Trump’s recent decision to impose tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China has sparked concerns of a global...

By Liam Foster | 04 Feb 2025 | 4 min read
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OpenAI launches deep research AI agent

OpenAI has introduced a new AI agent named Deep Research, following the recent launch of Operator. This new tool is...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Feb 2025 | 2 min read