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Bay of Plenty restaurant earns  ‘two hats’ in The Cuisine Good Food Awards

Bay of Plenty restaurant Solera is the first in the area to be awarded 'two hats' in The Cuisine Good...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 08 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
japanese pm ishiba to quit after snap election setback

Japanese PM Ishiba to quit after election setback

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has announced his decision to resign amid growing discord within his ruling Liberal Democratic Party...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 08 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
trump threatens eu with trade probe over tech fines

Trump threatens EU with trade probe over tech fines

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to launch a trade investigation against the European Union over what he calls unfair...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 08 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
us, south korea finalise release of hyundai plant workers

US, South Korea finalise release of Hyundai plant workers

South Korea has reached an agreement with the United States for the release and repatriation of more than 300 of...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 08 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Zambia and New Zealand strengthen tourism partnership

Talks between Zambia and New Zealand on 6 September concluded with a renewed commitment to joint action in tourism, conservation,...

By Nicole Valdez | 08 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Think Solar Group recognised among top NZ solar firms

Think Solar Group has been recognised as one of New Zealand’s leading solar businesses, named runner-up in the best large...

By Nicole Valdez | 08 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Remote work productivity and benefits holds strong, study says

A four-year University of South Australia study has concluded that home-based work delivers health and productivity gains if chosen by...

By Nicole Valdez | 08 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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MyFarm and Hiringa close $13.4m raise

MyFarm Investments and Hiringa Energy have closed a $13.4 million raise to expand solar-to-hydrogen developments. Conducted through the MyFarm Solar...

By Nicole Valdez | 07 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Air New Zealand airline reports $189m earnings as costs rise

Air New Zealand has reported a pre-tax profit of $189 million for the 2025 financial year, down from $222 million...

By Nicole Valdez | 07 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Jetstar fined record NZ $2.25m in New Zealand

Jetstar has been hit with a record NZ $2.25 million fine in New Zealand after the airline misled thousands of...

By Nicole Valdez | 07 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
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Nurox, Interwaste partner on hazardous waste technology

Nurox Hydrothermal and Interwaste have announced a partnership. Backed by support from the medical sector, including Douglas Pharmaceuticals, the initiative...

By Nicole Valdez | 07 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
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NZ to Fast-Track Supermarket Approvals in November

Shoppers could soon see more choice at the checkout as the government moves to clear barriers for supermarket competition. New...

By Nicole Valdez | 07 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
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Economist recommends revising inflation goal to 2.5%

Westpac's chief economist suggests that New Zealand's next Reserve Bank Governor should consider adjusting the inflation target to 2.5% to...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 06 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
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Australia enacts law to accelerate deportation of non-citizens to Nauru

Australia has enacted a law permitting the expedited deportation of non-citizens to third countries, enabling the transfer of hundreds of...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Treasury recommends budget cut for Reserve Bank

The Treasury proposed reducing the Reserve Bank’s combined operating and capital budget to $719 million for the five-year period concluding...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
porsche set to leave germany’s dax index in september

Porsche set to leave Germany’s DAX index in September

Porsche, the renowned German manufacturer of sports and luxury vehicles, is set to be removed from Germany’s premier stock market...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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