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apple, pear sector’s revenue hits $2 billion

Apple, pear sector’s revenue reaches $2 billion

New Zealand’s apple and pear sector contributes almost $2 billion to the country’s national economy in 2023, new research has...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 Oct 2024 | 2 min read
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Darleen Tana removed from New Zealand Parliament following waka-jumping vote

Image source: Terry Feuerborn Darleen Tana, former Green Party MP, has been officially removed from New Zealand Parliament following the Green...

By Liam Foster | 22 Oct 2024 | 3 min read
elon musk faces lawsuit over ai generated imagery at robotaxi event

Elon Musk faces lawsuit over AI-generated imagery at Robotaxi event

Photo source: Flickr Elon Musk is facing a lawsuit for allegedly utilising AI-generated imagery reminiscent of the movie Blade Runner 2049...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Oct 2024 | 2 min read
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NZ’s healthcare system prepares for 450 job cuts amid budget reductions

Image Resource: Thirdman What Are the Consequences of the 450 Job Losses in New Zealand's Healthcare? New Zealand's healthcare system is set...

By Nicole Valdez | 22 Oct 2024 | 2 min read
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Google revamps online shopping platform with AI-driven technologies

Image Resource: FirmBee.com What Are the Key Features of Google’s Revamped Shopping Platform? Google has recently launched its redesign of its shopping...

By Nicole Valdez | 22 Oct 2024 | 3 min read
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Zendesk launches advanced AI-powered tools to revolutionise customer support

Image Resource: Andrea Piacquadio What Are the Key Features of Zendesk’s New AI Tools? Zendesk has launched a new suite of advanced AI-powered...

By Nicole Valdez | 21 Oct 2024 | 3 min read
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Semrush acquired Third Door Media

Image Resource: Visual Tag Mx How Semrush Decided to Acquire Third Door Media? Semrush has recently taken a bold yet strategic step...

By Nicole Valdez | 21 Oct 2024 | 3 min read
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Jason Books is closing after 55 years, highlighting challenges for independent bookshops

What Factors Contributed to the Decision for Jason Books to Close in Auckland? Image source: Pixabay Jason Books, Auckland’s oldest surviving bookstore,...

By Nicole Valdez | 21 Oct 2024 | 3 min read
microsoft launches ai tools to support healthcare workers

Microsoft launches AI tools to support healthcare workers

Photo source: FedScoop Last week, Microsoft announced a range of new artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to alleviate the workload of...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 21 Oct 2024 | 2 min read
new zealand falls to last place in global infrastructure delivery rankings

New Zealand falls to last place in global infrastructure delivery rankings

New Zealand has been ranked at the bottom of a global survey regarding its performance in delivering national infrastructure, Ipsos'...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 21 Oct 2024 | 2 min read
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Job ads and applications continue to decline, SEEK says

The most recent report from SEEK indicates that job advertisements are continuing to decline, with a half-percent decrease in September...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 21 Oct 2024 | 2 min read
cybercab launch fails to impress as tesla stock takes a hit

Cybercab launch fails to impress as Tesla stock takes a hit

Photo source: Flickr Tesla's stock experienced a significant decline of nearly 9% following the company's much-anticipated robotaxi event, which left many...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 21 Oct 2024 | 3 min read
alliance group’s smithfield plant set to close, leaving 600 staff out of work

Alliance Group’s Smithfield plant set to close, leaving 600 staff out of work

Alliance’s 139-year-old Smithfield plant in Timaru is set to close, resulting in the loss of 600 jobs. Sheepmeat, calf, and night...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 18 Oct 2024 | 2 min read
new zealand triggers mandatory negotiations in dairy dispute with canada

New Zealand triggers mandatory negotiations in dairy dispute with Canada

New Zealand announced today that it has informed the Canadian government and other members of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 18 Oct 2024 | 2 min read
nz tech sector surges ahead of broader market

NZ tech sector surges ahead of broader market

Photo source: RNZ New Zealand Tech Companies Outperform Broader Market in September Quarter New Zealand’s technology sector has shown impressive resilience as...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Oct 2024 | 2 min read
amd launches new ai chip to challenge nvidia

Amd launches new AI chip to challenge Nvidia

Photo source: Flickr On Thursday, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) announced the launch of its new artificial intelligence chip, the Instinct MI325X....

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Oct 2024 | 4 min read
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