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Meridian Energy and Nova Energy join forces to develop Te Rahui Solar Farm

Meridian Energy and Nova Energy have announced a partnership to develop the Te Rahui solar farm near Taupō, which is...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 20 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
anthropic study reveals ai models can deceive by faking alignment

Anthropic study reveals AI models can deceive by faking alignment

Photo source: Glow Blogs - Education Scotland Recent research by Anthropic reveals that AI models are capable of deceptive behaviour, particularly...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 20 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
new zealand's economy ranks low in oecd comparison

New Zealand’s economy ranks low in OECD comparison

New Zealand's economy has received a ranking of 33rd out of 37 in an international comparison conducted by The Economist,...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 20 Dec 2024 | 3 min read
putin warns of alarming inflation concerns in russia

Putin warns of alarming inflation concerns in Russia

Photo source: Flickr Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged inflation as a critical concern for Russia during his annual "Direct Line" Q&A...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 20 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
uk launches strict online safety law for tech firms

UK launches strict online safety law for tech firms

Photo source: Light Reading On Monday, the United Kingdom officially implemented its online safety legislation, introducing stricter oversight for harmful online...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 20 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
canterbury businesses show strong optimism for 2025

Canterbury businesses show strong optimism for 2025

Canterbury businesses are entering 2025 with a renewed sense of optimism, as highlighted by the latest quarterly survey conducted by...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 19 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
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ProLink NZ enters liquidation

Photo source: ProLink NZ, Facebook Auckland labour-hire company ProLink NZ has entered liquidation, resulting in the loss of approximately 190 jobs...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 19 Dec 2024 | 3 min read
nz economy braces for gradual recovery

NZ economy braces for gradual recovery

Photo source: Flickr The recently released Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update (HYEFU) 2024 for New Zealand paints a picture of...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 19 Dec 2024 | 3 min read
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One NZ launches Starlink direct to mobile service

Photo source: One NZ, Youtube One NZ has officially launched its Starlink Direct to Mobile service, a texting service powered by...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 19 Dec 2024 | 3 min read
google, cassava technologies join forces to drive digital growth in africa

Google, Cassava Technologies join forces to drive digital growth in Africa

Photo source: Condia Tech giants are intensifying efforts to meet the growing demand for digital infrastructure, particularly in light of the...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 19 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
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NZ Government to scrap wellbeing provisions

Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons The New Zealand government is set to remove four wellbeing provisions from the Local Government Act in...

By Nicole Valdez | 19 Dec 2024 | 4 min read
health ai startup partners with google cloud to improve patient care

Health AI startup partners with Google Cloud to improve patient care

Photo source: Flickr Healthcare AI startup Suki has announced an expanded collaboration with Google Cloud to improve its assistive technology offerings...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 19 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
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NZ fast-track approvals bill faces backlash

Photo Source: Gaurav Kumar New Zealand’s Fast-Track Approvals Bill became law on 17 December after passing its third and final reading....

By Nicole Valdez | 18 Dec 2024 | 3 min read
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NZ to attract skilled migrants with new AEWV rules

Photo Source: Anna Tarazevich New Zealand businesses facing severe labour shortages are set for relief as Immigration Minister Erica Stanford announces...

By Nicole Valdez | 18 Dec 2024 | 4 min read
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Economists: NZ’s current account deficit narrows but still unsustainably wide

New Zealand’s current account deficit, which measures the difference between what a country earns from overseas and what it spends,...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 18 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
new feature allows instagram users to schedule dms

New feature allows Instagram users to schedule DMs

Photo source: Pexels Instagram has just introduced a new feature that allows users to schedule direct messages (DMs). The new tool,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Dec 2024 | 2 min read