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meta to spend billions on ai despite market jitters

Meta to spend billions on AI despite market jitters

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, remains undeterred by the potential threat posed by DeepSeek's AI models, which have sparked concerns...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 30 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
tauhei solar farm construction to begin this year

Tauhei solar farm construction to begin this year

Construction of the Tauhei Solar Farm project in Te Aroha, Waikato, is set to commence this year. The joint venture...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 30 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
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Will the New Zealand economy bounce back in 2025?

New Zealand's economy is set for a slow but steady recovery in 2025 after enduring one of its toughest economic...

By Liam Foster | 30 Jan 2025 | 4 min read
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Shane Jones slams banks for cutting fossil fuel services, calls move ‘Woke’

New Zealand First MP and Associate Minister for Energy, Shane Jones, has launched a scathing attack on banks reducing their...

By Liam Foster | 30 Jan 2025 | 4 min read
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Senior executives lead in AI adoption, study finds

Generative AI is no longer solely the domain of younger, tech-savvy professionals. Senior marketing executives are now taking the lead...

By Nicole Valdez | 30 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
u.s. navy bans deepseek ai over security concerns

U.S. Navy bans DeepSeek AI over security concerns

The U.S. Navy has issued a directive to its personnel to avoid using DeepSeek AI, a technology developed by a...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 29 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
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New Zealand unemployment rate expected to rise to pandemic-era levels

Unemployment in New Zealand is projected to rise, reaching levels reminiscent of the pandemic era. According to recent forecasts, the unemployment...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 29 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
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Government’s 2025 budget to focus on growth and productivity

The Government's 2025 budget, titled the "Growth Budget," will be announced on May 22. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance...

By Nicole Valdez | 29 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
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Solomon Airlines to debut direct Auckland–Brisbane flight

Solomon Airlines will debut its first-ever non-stop flight from Auckland to Brisbane on 21st February, signalling a new chapter for...

By Nicole Valdez | 29 Jan 2025 | 4 min read
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Economist Bryce Wilkinson defends Regulatory Standards Bill

As debate over the proposed Regulatory Standards Bill (RSB) intensifies, economist Dr Bryce Wilkinson has stepped forward to defend the...

By Liam Foster | 29 Jan 2025 | 4 min read
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Could NZ benefit from DeepSeek’s disruption of the AI industry?

The emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup that has upended the global AI market with its groundbreaking R1 model,...

By Liam Foster | 29 Jan 2025 | 4 min read
deepseek shakes up tech market

DeepSeek shakes up tech market

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has recently made headlines by launching an AI model that rivals U.S. competitors like ChatGPT,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 29 Jan 2025 | 4 min read
concerns rise over new zealand’s ‘digital nomad’ visa impact

Concerns emerge over New Zealand’s eased visa rules for digital nomads

New Zealand has officially relaxed its visa regulations to attract ‘digital nomads,’ a strategy designed to enhance tourism and stimulate...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 29 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
trump's early moves spark divided reactions

Trump’s early moves spark divided reactions

A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that many Americans are sceptical about some of President Donald Trump's initial executive actions. Since...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 29 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
fonterra plans to shift to electric power

Fonterra plans to shift to electric power, cutting fossil gas use by 38%

Dairy company Fonterra has recently announced plans to convert two of its gas boilers on the North Island to electric...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 29 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
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Study exposes greenwashing by UK water firms

A new study published in Nature Water has accused water companies in England of employing greenwashing tactics to downplay their...

By Nicole Valdez | 29 Jan 2025 | 3 min read