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Nicola Willis prioritises tourism as new Minister for Economic Growth

In her new role as Minister for Economic Growth, Nicola Willis has identified increasing tourism numbers as a top priority...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
dairymilk

NZ dairy achieves five-year high in 2024 milk solids output

New Zealand’s dairy industry achieved a remarkable milestone in 2024, producing 1.92 billion kilograms of milk solids (kgMS)—its highest output...

By Nicole Valdez | 21 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
migration

Australia outpaces NZ in attracting skilled migrants

New Zealand’s post-Covid immigration trends are witnessing a dramatic shift, with a sharp decline in migrants from the United Kingdom...

By Nicole Valdez | 21 Jan 2025 | 4 min read
trump’s first day in office sees no action on tariff promises

Trump’s first day in office sees no action on tariff promises

President Trump is not expected to impose the tariffs he threatened on his first day, raising concerns about price increases...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 21 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
banking

Westpac calls for urgent action to improve banking for disabled New Zealanders

A recent report commissioned by Westpac New Zealand and conducted by ThinkPlace has revealed that nearly one in four New...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 21 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
trump declares national emergency, new policies in inaugural speech

Trump declares national emergency, new policies in inaugural speech

In a powerful and assertive inaugural address on January 20, 2025, President Trump laid out his vision for a revitalised...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 21 Jan 2025 | 4 min read
unemployment

Rising unemployment to challenge New Zealand’s workforce in 2025

New Zealand’s labour market is preparing for a challenging year ahead in 2025, with rising unemployment and an increase in...

By Nicole Valdez | 21 Jan 2025 | 4 min read
us steel tariff

Australian government to invest $2.1 billion in green aluminium initiative

The Albanese Labor Government has announced a landmark $2 billion AUD investment in Australia’s aluminium sector, a move that aims...

By Liam Foster | 21 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
aiboom

AI hype mirrors past tech booms, experts say

Industries around the world are caught in an AI frenzy, with technology leaders, educators, and corporations pushing forward with adoption...

By Nicole Valdez | 21 Jan 2025 | 4 min read
ubco

Electric motorcycle company UBCO enters receivership

UBCO, a Tauranga-based electric motorcycle manufacturer, has entered receivership.  The receivership is being managed by Stephen Keen and David Ruscoe from...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 21 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
productivity

NZ faces talent exodus amid productivity crisis, survey finds

New Zealand is at a crossroads as a talent exodus and ongoing productivity struggles threaten its economic recovery, according to...

By Nicole Valdez | 21 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
inauguration ceremony for trump's second presidential term

Trump promises ‘Golden Age’ as he takes office for second term

Photo source: PBS President Donald J. Trump has officially taken the oath of office as the 47th president of the United...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 21 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
chris luxon

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announces major Cabinet reshuffle

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced a cabinet reshuffle to boost economic growth, enhance the well-being of citizens, and...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 21 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
meta launches new video editing app edits

Meta launches new video editing app Edits

Meta has introduced a new video editing application named Edits, following the removal of ByteDance's CapCut from both the Apple...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 21 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
perplexity ai pursues merger with tiktok u.s.

Perplexity AI pursues merger with TikTok U.S.

Perplexity AI has initiated a move to merge with TikTok U.S. by submitting a bid to its parent company, ByteDance....

By Mike Jerome Infante | 21 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
tiktok resumes service in the u.s. after brief shutdown

TikTok resumes service in the U.S. after brief shutdown

TikTok has resumed services for its U.S. users after a brief voluntary shutdown that lasted less than a day. The...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 21 Jan 2025 | 2 min read