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finds rising cyber threats among nz small and medium businesses

Study finds rising cyber threats among SMEs

A recent study, commissioned by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and carried out by The Research Agency (TRA), revealed...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Solar energy could fully power NZ households by 2032, data shows

New research indicates that a rapid increase in solar capacity is positioning New Zealand to produce enough solar energy to...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
jet2 shares slide after profit forecast cut

Jet2 shares slide after profit forecast cut

European stock markets delivered mixed results on Thursday as investors assessed the ongoing uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade tariffs imposed by...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
court finds trump’s harvard funding freeze unconstitutional

Court finds Trump’s Harvard funding freeze unconstitutional

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration unlawfully suspended over $2.2 billion in federal research funding to Harvard...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
putin, kim join xi at china’s historic parade

Putin, Kim join Xi at China’s historic parade

China’s President Xi Jinping addressed a massive gathering in Beijing on Wednesday, warning the world is at a pivotal moment...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Consumer NZ reveals New Zealand’s most and least favourite brands

In its latest retailer survey, Consumer NZ has revealed the shops with the most satisfied customers and those falling short...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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IKEA announces opening date for Auckland’s Sylvia Park store

Swedish furniture giant IKEA revealed that the store at Auckland's Sylvia Park would open to the public on December 4. The...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
covid 19 vaccine

Pharmac secures new supply agreement with Pfizer for Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine

Pharmac has finalised a new supply contract with Pfizer to maintain funding for the Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine. This means that Comirnaty...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Chemist Warehouse set to open in central Christchurch alongside another major retailer

A Chemist Warehouse is opening in central Christchurch, accompanied by another major retailer nearby. The Press said the pharmacy will open...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
alphabet stock jumps as google wins antitrust ruling

Alphabet stock jumps as Google wins antitrust ruling

Alphabet Inc. saw its shares jump nearly 9% after a landmark court ruling in the long-running antitrust case against Google....

By Mike Jerome Infante | 04 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
bison bbq

 Bison BBQ in Ferrymead set to close this month

A barbecue-style restaurant in Ferrymead, Bison BBQ is set to serve its last meals before closing its doors later this...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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New improvements boost support for disabled Kiwis

From early next year, disabled individuals, along with their families and carers, will have greater choice and control over flexible...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
us, indian investors join forces to back india’s deep tech startups

US, Indian investors join forces to back India’s deep tech startups

A group of eight prominent venture capital and private equity firms from the U.S. and India—including Accel, Blume Ventures, Celesta...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 04 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
trump to seek fast supreme court ruling on tariffs

Trump to seek fast Supreme Court ruling on tariffs

President Donald Trump has announced plans to swiftly appeal to the United States Supreme Court following a federal appeals court...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 04 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
carmel sepuloni

Labour’s Sepuloni claims PM took credit for Amazon data centre announcement

Labour's deputy leader has accused the Prime Minister of taking undue credit for the Auckland Amazon data centre announcement. Amazon hosted...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ workers reconsider lifestyle as costs climb

A new survey by job platform SEEK reveals that while most New Zealand workers value lifestyle over money, rising living...

By Nicole Valdez | 03 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
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