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Denheath Desserts faces liquidation

Denheath Desserts, known for its popular custard squares, has been put into liquidation. Over 12% of Denheath shares were held by...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 02 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Residential construction costs increased by only 1.2% in the 12 months to August

According to QV's Costbuilder database, the average cost of constructing a standard residential home rose by only 1.2% over the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 02 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Marbecks record store closing after over 90 years

Auckland music institution Marbecks has announced the closure of its physical store after more than 90 years.  The record shop announced...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 02 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
alibaba stock surges as cloud unit gains momentum

Alibaba stock surges as cloud unit gains momentum

Alibaba’s shares listed in Hong Kong surged over 19% on Monday, reaching their highest levels since March, driven by strong...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 02 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Ministry of Education tackles inaccurate student absence records

The Education Ministry said some schools were inaccurately marking students as absent, and there is a nationwide effort to ensure...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 02 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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UK secures £10 billion warship deal with Norway

The United Kingdom has secured a landmark £10 billion deal to supply Norway with at least five Type 26 frigates,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 02 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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PM announces Amazon Web Services investment in New Zealand

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has revealed an investment by tech giant Amazon Web Services (AWS) valued at $7.5...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 02 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
sco summit in tianjin sees push for multilateral ties, peace

SCO summit in Tianjin sees push for multilateral ties, peace

In Tianjin, China recently hosted the largest ever summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), attracting more than 20 world...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 02 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Metal filing contamination prompts recall of salad products nationwide

A widely enjoyed selection of Speirs Foods brand salads and Woolworths brand coleslaw have been urgently withdrawn from supermarkets throughout...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 02 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ cabinet is ‘one of the most complex’, report says

New Zealand’s Cabinet has become “one of the most complex systems of executive government in the developed world,” according to...

By Nicole Valdez | 02 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Safetrac faces backlash for covert remote staff surveillance

Allegations have surfaced that Australian firm Safetrac conducted undisclosed audio surveillance on remote workers. The company, which has a presence...

By Nicole Valdez | 01 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
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NZ hospitality sector closures up 19% in a year

Centrix data reveals 2,564 hospitality businesses shut down in the past 12 months, marking a 19% year-on-year increase. Liquidations in...

By Nicole Valdez | 01 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
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Sea-Flux secures NZ$3M backing for global expansion

New Zealand maritime technology company Sea-Flux has raised nearly NZ$3 million to accelerate its global expansion, with plans to strengthen...

By Nicole Valdez | 01 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
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PMG Funds reports tangible gains from portfolio upgrades

PMG Funds has released its latest Sustainability Report, detailing the impact of targeted upgrades across its property portfolio. The company...

By Nicole Valdez | 01 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
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Nelson volunteers help NZ surpass carton recycling milestone

A Nelson-based volunteer group has helped New Zealand surpass a major recycling threshold. Grassroots Recycling, established by local resident Jemima...

By Nicole Valdez | 01 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
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TVNZ reports profit for the 2025 financial year

TVNZ recorded a profit of $10.7 million in the financial year 2025. Total revenue decreased by 2.7% to $281.1 million compared...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 01 Sep 2025 | 1 min read
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