SPONSORED
Elevate Magazine

Archives: News

Explore our coverage of New Zealand and World politics, economics, business and culture.

openai introduces o3 mini reasoning model for chatgpt users

OpenAI introduces o3-mini reasoning model for ChatGPT users

OpenAI has officially launched its new reasoning model, o3-mini, which is now integrated into ChatGPT and its API services. The...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 02 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
everything you need to know about deepseek ai

Everything you need to know about DeepSeek AI

DeepSeek has recently captured the world’s attention. It has made headlines this week as its chatbot application surged to the...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 02 Feb 2025 | 4 min read
u.s. president donald trump speaks in the oval office at the white house

Trump enacts tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China

U.S. President Donald Trump has officially enacted long-anticipated tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. On Saturday, he signed an...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 02 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
fintech company wise hit with major fine for misleading customers

Fintech company Wise hit with major fine for misleading customers

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has imposed a fine of approximately $2.5 million on the remittance service provider Wise,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 01 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
meta embraces solar power in data centre expansion

Meta embraces solar power in data centre expansion

Meta is once again focusing on solar energy as it expands its data centre operations. Recently, technology firms have been vocal...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 01 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
pentagon blocks deepseek ai over security concerns

Pentagon blocks DeepSeek AI over security concerns

The US Department of Defense has swiftly intervened to prevent access to DeepSeek, an AI firm based in China, after...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 01 Feb 2025 | 3 min read
healthcarenz

Rangiora Medical Centre delays frustrate residents

The long-awaited after-hours medical centre for Rangiora is still nowhere in sight, leaving residents exasperated. While approvals, funding, and community...

By Nicole Valdez | 01 Feb 2025 | 3 min read
landrover

1948 Land Rover’s 1,800km journey for heart research

The 1948 Land Rover Series I, New Zealand’s oldest Land Rover, hit the road this morning on a 1,800-kilometre journey...

By Nicole Valdez | 31 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
health minister announces new site for dunedin hospital

Health Minister announces new site for Dunedin Hospital

Health Minister Simeon Brown has officially confirmed that the new inpatient building for Dunedin Hospital will be constructed on the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 31 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
diabetes

Diabetes cases in NZ set to rise 90% by 2044

A new study published in the New Zealand Medical Journal states that New Zealand’s diabetes crisis is set to worsen,...

By Nicole Valdez | 31 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
hamburger

U.S. becomes New Zealand’s second-largest export market

The United States has overtaken Australia to become New Zealand’s second-largest export destination, according to new trade data released by...

By Liam Foster | 31 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
shane jones

Coal, gold added to critical minerals list, Resources Minister threatens regulatory action against banks

Resources Minister Shane Jones has officially announced the addition of coking coal and gold to the Critical Minerals List. The...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 31 Jan 2025 | 4 min read
mortgage

Record mortgage switching as borrowers seek lower rates

New Zealand homeowners scrambled to refinance their mortgage debt in December 2024, with more than $2 billion shifting between banks...

By Nicole Valdez | 31 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
meta sets bold targets for ai expansion amid market changes

Meta sets bold targets for AI expansion amid market changes

Meta is making giant strides in its artificial intelligence initiatives, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg predicting that 2025 will be a...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 31 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
wellington view from mt victoria

Wellington City Council under pressure: Key insights from Crown Observer’s first report

Wellington City Council’s Crown observer, Lindsay McKenzie, has released his first report, offering a critical assessment of the council’s challenges...

By Liam Foster | 31 Jan 2025 | 4 min read
period care

AWWA joins Somedays to expand sustainable menstrual products

New Zealand’s AWWA Periodcare has entered into an acquisition deal with Somedays, the shift that will introduce its sustainable, Māori-led...

By Nicole Valdez | 31 Jan 2025 | 4 min read
Subscribe for weekly news

Subscribe For Weekly News

* indicates required