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AI could threaten 8 million UK jobs, report warns

AI’s swift integration into industries across the UK could put millions of jobs at risk, according to new research from...

By Nicole Valdez | 28 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
nz visa for digital nomads attracts foreign interest

NZ visa for digital nomads attracts foreign interest

The New Zealand government has recently announced that it will loosen visitor visa regulations for "digital nomads," to boost tourism...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 28 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
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David Seymour’s state of the nation address: “Our country is at a tipping point.”

Seymour’s message, delivered against the backdrop of a 1% economic contraction in 2024 and rising public debt, targeted what he...

By Liam Foster | 28 Jan 2025 | 6 min read
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Kiwibank’s rate cuts and New Zealand’s broader interest rate trends in 2025

Kiwibank has kicked off 2025 with a series of interest rate reductions, offering much-needed relief to borrowers grappling with high...

By Liam Foster | 28 Jan 2025 | 6 min read
nz eases visa requirements for ‘digital nomads’

NZ eases visa requirements for ‘digital nomads’

New Zealand has officially relaxed its visa requirements to attract "digital nomads," a move aimed at boosting tourism and stimulating...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 28 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
hospitality sector urges reforms to address labour shortages

Hospitality sector urges reforms to address labour shortages

The hospitality industry is still grappling with the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, sector leaders say. A choppy recovery is...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 28 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
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Netflix expands with price hike, subscriber growth

Netflix has announced an increase in subscription prices following a record surge in subscribers. During its Q4 2024 earnings call,...

By Nicole Valdez | 28 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
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Samsung sets sustainability standard at Tech Forum

Samsung continues to set the standard for sustainability in the tech industry, leveraging its Galaxy technology to address pressing environmental...

By Nicole Valdez | 28 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
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ACT’s private insurance plan for NZ healthcare faces backlash

ACT Party leader David Seymour has put forward a contentious proposal aimed at overhauling New Zealand’s healthcare system. During his...

By Nicole Valdez | 27 Jan 2025 | 4 min read
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NZ’s economic recovery faces fiscal hurdles in 2025

New Zealand’s economic outlook for 2025 is cautiously optimistic, driven by a drop in inflation and an uptick in business...

By Nicole Valdez | 27 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
crypto investors reap rewards from trump support

Crypto investors reap rewards from Trump support

The cryptocurrency sector is experiencing an outstanding return on investment following their substantial financial backing of Donald Trump's 2024 presidential...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 27 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
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Recent data identifies sectors with biggest and smallest pay in 2024

Infometrics chief executive Brad Olsen has recently analysed data to identify the sectors experiencing the biggest and smallest pay increases...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 27 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
u.s. imposes tariffs, sanctions on colombia over blocked deportation flights

U.S. imposes tariffs, sanctions on Colombia over blocked deportation flights

President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that his administration would impose a series of retaliatory measures against Colombia. This decision...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 27 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ proposes major reform of the Companies Act

The New Zealand government has laid out its plan for reforming the Companies Act, focused on modernising governance and reducing...

By Nicole Valdez | 27 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
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Alpine Drinks Ltd. enters liquidation

Alpine Drinks Ltd., a water bottling firm located in Hawke's Bay, has entered liquidation following a High Court ruling last...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 27 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
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Luxon’s “Invest New Zealand”: Everything you need to know

In a bold move to reinvigorate New Zealand’s economy and position the nation as a global investment hub, Prime Minister...

By Liam Foster | 27 Jan 2025 | 6 min read