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Education Minister confirms ongoing upgrade for challenged school buildings

Education Minister Erica Stanford said the government is improving school infrastructure by investing approximately $300 million to repair and upgrade...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 12 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
uber to add blade helicopters to app in 2026

Uber to add Blade helicopters to app in 2026

Starting in 2026, Uber users near New York City and Southern Europe may be able to book helicopter rides through...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 12 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Surcharge ban may raise prices and strain small businesses, officials warn

Officials warned the government that banning card payment surcharges could lead to higher prices and increased pressure on small businesses. A...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 12 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
oracle’s cloud growth fuels ai tech rally

Oracle’s cloud growth fuels AI tech rally

Oracle’s projection of swift growth in its cloud infrastructure has sparked a strong rally among leading AI technology companies. The...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 12 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Airwork Group owes $145 million to secured creditors

The first receivers' report filed at the Companies Office states that long-established air freight company Airwork Group owes $145 million...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 12 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
air india ceo outlines new focus on safety after deadly crash

Air India CEO outlines new focus on safety after deadly crash

Air India has significantly increased its focus on safety following a tragic crash in June, CEO Campbell Wilson said, describing...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 12 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
european central bank holds rates as tariffs weigh

European Central Bank holds rates as tariffs weigh

The European Central Bank held its key interest rate at 2% on Thursday, maintaining a cautious stance amid ongoing economic...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 12 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
trump supporter, conservative activist charlie kirk dead at 31

Trump supporter, conservative activist Charlie Kirk dead at 31

Charlie Kirk, a key figure in American conservative activism and close ally of President Donald Trump, was tragically shot dead...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 12 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Utah governor labels Charlie Kirk shooting a political assassination

Charlie Kirk, a well-known conservative commentator, was fatally shot while speaking to a large audience at an outdoor event in...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 12 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Rotokawa site selected for New Zealand’s first supercritical geothermal exploration

Land in the Rotokawa Geothermal Reservoir, located in the Taupō Volcanic Zone, has been chosen as the preferred location for...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 11 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
apple introduces iphone 17 family but ai powered siri still on hold

Apple introduces iPhone 17 family but AI-powered Siri still on hold

Apple has unveiled the iPhone 17 series, including the standard iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and the ultra-thin...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 11 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Aucklanders are receiving quicker access to heart specialists, minister says

Health Minister Simeon Brown said the number of people in Auckland waiting to see a cardiologist has dropped by 25%...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 11 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Jetstar announces two new routes with major capacity boost

Jetstar is unveiling two new routes in its largest-ever expansion of its New Zealand and trans-Tasman network. Starting December 1 this...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 11 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Microsoft to add Anthropic AI to Office 365 apps

Microsoft is reducing its reliance on OpenAI by integrating AI technology from competitor Anthropic into its Office 365 suite, according...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 11 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Greener Pastures launches kiwifruit fund for NZ residency visa

Greener Pastures New Zealand has unveiled the Greener Pastures Kiwifruit Fund, created for individuals and families pursuing New Zealand permanent...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 11 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
qualcomm launches bmw driver assist technology for global rollout

Qualcomm launches BMW driver-assist technology for global rollout

Qualcomm is advancing its automotive ambitions with a new driver-assist system developed alongside BMW, indicating growing interest from other car...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 11 Sep 2025 | 1 min read
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