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kiwisaver saving

Changes to KiwiSaver: The push for private asset investments and its implications

The New Zealand government is proposing a major shift in KiwiSaver regulations, aiming to make it easier for fund managers...

By Liam Foster | 03 Feb 2025 | 4 min read
u.s. senator warns of risks from elon musk's doge

U.S. Senator warns of risks from Elon Musk’s DOGE

Photo source: FMT A U.S. senator has raised national security concerns after Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was granted...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
new trump tariffs threaten stability of global automotive industry

New Trump tariffs threaten stability of global automotive industry

President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25% tariff on goods from Canada and Mexico, along with a 10% tariff on...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
new zealand sheep farm

NZ identifies critical sectors under U.S.-led trade pact as Trump threatens framework

New Zealand has formally identified key sectors and goods essential to its economy under a US-led supply chain agreement—just as...

By Liam Foster | 03 Feb 2025 | 3 min read
unemployment

NZ Labour market data expected to show a challenging Q4

Economists are expecting a challenging fourth-quarter labour market report set to be released on Wednesday, February 7. BNZ's head of research,...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
openai introduces o3 mini reasoning model for chatgpt users

OpenAI introduces o3-mini reasoning model for ChatGPT users

OpenAI has officially launched its new reasoning model, o3-mini, which is now integrated into ChatGPT and its API services. The...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 02 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
everything you need to know about deepseek ai

Everything you need to know about DeepSeek AI

DeepSeek has recently captured the world’s attention. It has made headlines this week as its chatbot application surged to the...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 02 Feb 2025 | 4 min read
u.s. president donald trump speaks in the oval office at the white house

Trump enacts tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China

U.S. President Donald Trump has officially enacted long-anticipated tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. On Saturday, he signed an...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 02 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
fintech company wise hit with major fine for misleading customers

Fintech company Wise hit with major fine for misleading customers

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has imposed a fine of approximately $2.5 million on the remittance service provider Wise,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 01 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
meta embraces solar power in data centre expansion

Meta embraces solar power in data centre expansion

Meta is once again focusing on solar energy as it expands its data centre operations. Recently, technology firms have been vocal...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 01 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
pentagon blocks deepseek ai over security concerns

Pentagon blocks DeepSeek AI over security concerns

The US Department of Defense has swiftly intervened to prevent access to DeepSeek, an AI firm based in China, after...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 01 Feb 2025 | 3 min read
healthcarenz

Rangiora Medical Centre delays frustrate residents

The long-awaited after-hours medical centre for Rangiora is still nowhere in sight, leaving residents exasperated. While approvals, funding, and community...

By Nicole Valdez | 01 Feb 2025 | 3 min read
landrover

1948 Land Rover’s 1,800km journey for heart research

The 1948 Land Rover Series I, New Zealand’s oldest Land Rover, hit the road this morning on a 1,800-kilometre journey...

By Nicole Valdez | 31 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
health minister announces new site for dunedin hospital

Health Minister announces new site for Dunedin Hospital

Health Minister Simeon Brown has officially confirmed that the new inpatient building for Dunedin Hospital will be constructed on the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 31 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
diabetes

Diabetes cases in NZ set to rise 90% by 2044

A new study published in the New Zealand Medical Journal states that New Zealand’s diabetes crisis is set to worsen,...

By Nicole Valdez | 31 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
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U.S. becomes New Zealand’s second-largest export market

The United States has overtaken Australia to become New Zealand’s second-largest export destination, according to new trade data released by...

By Liam Foster | 31 Jan 2025 | 3 min read