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trump’s meme coin launch shakes crypto community

Trump’s meme coin launch shakes crypto community

President Donald Trump’s standing in the cryptocurrency world has taken a hit after he and First Lady Melania Trump introduced...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
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2025 immigration policy reforms to combat Kiwi exodus

Over the past year, New Zealand has grappled with a significant emigration challenge as record numbers of citizens, particularly young...

By Liam Foster | 24 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
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Luxon’s state of the nation address: ‘Growth Is Priority Number One’

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon delivered his State of the Nation address on Thursday, focusing on economic growth as the cornerstone...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Jan 2025 | 5 min read
motorsport championship brings in sustainable racing with fossil free fuel

Motorsport championship brings in sustainable racing with fossil-free fuel

The 2025 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship (CTFROC) is setting a new standard in motorsport, showcasing an exciting season...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
troops sent to us mexico border as immigration crackdown intensifies

Troops sent to US-Mexico border as immigration crackdown intensifies

As part of President Donald Trump's executive actions to tighten immigration controls, the U.S. military has initiated the deployment of...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 23 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
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Chinese tourism to NZ remains below pre-COVID levels

Tourism operators in New Zealand might face disappointment as Chinese visitor numbers are still below pre-COVID levels, despite the anticipated...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
trump withdraws us from paris climate agreement again

Trump withdraws US from Paris climate agreement again

On his first day back in office, President Donald Trump initiated the process to withdraw the United States from the...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 23 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
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Infrastructure investment needed to support tourism growth, Queenstown mayor says

The new Minister for Economic Growth, Nicola Willis, is determined to steer New Zealand towards a wealthier economy by focusing...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
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New Zealand revives free trade negotiations with India after a decade-long hiatus

New Zealand and India are rekindling their efforts to establish a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) after a decade of...

By Liam Foster | 23 Jan 2025 | 4 min read
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Fiji leads global call for plastics treaty by 2025

The battle against plastic pollution is intensifying, and Fiji is stepping up as a key player. The Pacific island nation...

By Nicole Valdez | 23 Jan 2025 | 4 min read
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Harvard’s free courses in tech skills open to all

Harvard University is opening doors to cutting-edge education with a new array of free, self-paced courses. The online courses are...

By Nicole Valdez | 23 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ’s services industry struggles with productivity issues

New Zealand’s services sector shows no signs of recovery, with the latest data revealing a tenth straight month of contraction....

By Nicole Valdez | 23 Jan 2025 | 4 min read
the body shop

The Body Shop NZ enters voluntary administration

Cosmetic and beauty retailer The Body Shop New Zealand has entered voluntary administration. This decision follows a similar fate faced by...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
trump's second term begins with flurry of executive actions

Trump’s second term begins with flurry of executive actions

Donald Trump initiated his second term as the 47th President of the United States by signing a series of executive...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Jan 2025 | 5 min read
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Labour overtakes National in latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll

Labour has overtaken National for the first time in almost two years, according to the latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia Poll. The poll,...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
billionaires, business leaders flock to trump's inauguration

Billionaires, business leaders flock to Trump’s inauguration

Donald Trump was inaugurated as the President of the United States for a second term on Monday, with a notable...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Jan 2025 | 2 min read