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Economist says KiwiSaver contribution hike key, but tax cuts hard to implement

Simplicity chief economist Shamubeel Eaqub said NZ First's pledge to raise the KiwiSaver contribution rate to 10% is essential, though...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 09 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Nokia launches first commercial 5G solution for railways

Nokia has introduced the first commercial 5G radio solution tailored to railway networks, supporting the global adoption of FRMCS. The...

By Nicole Valdez | 08 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Toyota NZ reaches 100,000 hybrid vehicle milestone

Toyota New Zealand has reached a major milestone, selling 100,000 hybrid vehicles. The company says this fleet is saving an...

By Nicole Valdez | 08 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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New Zealand researchers electrify heavy transport and aviation

New Zealand researchers are advancing new frontiers in clean transport technology. The Robinson Research Institute is leading a project to...

By Nicole Valdez | 08 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Contact Energy revives Southland windfarm plan

Contact Energy has revived its plans for a Southland windfarm, this time seeking approval through a fast-track scheme. The earlier...

By Nicole Valdez | 08 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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New Zealand regulators agree MoU on gas and electricity transparency

New Zealand’s energy security challenges have prompted regulators to sign a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The Electricity Authority (EA)...

By Nicole Valdez | 08 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ’s GravityLab named world’s best in B Corp category

New Zealand consultancy GravityLab has been recognised as the world’s top-ranked company in its B Corp category, beating out international...

By Nicole Valdez | 08 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Miraka sold to Open Country Dairy in fire sale

Miraka has been sold to Open Country Dairy following what sources describe as a “fire sale.” The Māori-owned company, once...

By Nicole Valdez | 08 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Nintex Partners with FUJIFILM in Australia

Global automation company Nintex has announced a new partnership with FUJIFILM Business Innovation Australia. The agreement will bring AI-driven process...

By Nicole Valdez | 08 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Winston Peters outlines plan to raise KiwiSaver contributions to 10%

NZ First leader Winston Peters said his party plans to reform KiwiSaver by raising the contribution rates for both employers...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 08 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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ERA rules against man in shareholding dispute

A man who claimed he was entitled to five years of wages and compensation after his relationship with a window...

By Nicole Valdez | 08 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Earth Sciences NZ and SPREP formalise Pacific MoU

Earth Sciences New Zealand and the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) have formalised their long-standing cooperation with...

By Nicole Valdez | 08 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
education minister erica stanford

Government announces LSCs to benefit 101,000 students

Next year, 101,000 Year 1-8 students and their teachers will gain from the expertise and assistance of a Learning Support...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 08 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
auckland museum could cut up to 30 jobs amid financial struggles

Auckland Museum could cut up to 30 jobs amid financial struggles

Auckland Museum may face a reduction of up to 30 roles as it faces financial challenges. Its financial year projections show...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 08 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Commercial fishing firm Sealord to close Nelson factory

Commercial fishing company Sealord plans to shut down its coated fish factory in Nelson. The company announced it is starting consultations...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 08 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
google faces $3.5 billion penalty over adtech abuse

Google faces $3.5 billion penalty over adtech abuse

The European Commission has fined Google €2.95 billion for breaching antitrust rules by favouring its own advertising services. The regulator...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 08 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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