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NZ Post says shipping to US becomes complex due to Trump tariffs

NZ Post had temporarily suspended parcel services to the US due to confusion surrounding the tariff system. This suspension affected...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 27 Aug 2025 | 2 min read
german auto industry faces steep workforce decline

German auto industry faces steep workforce decline

Germany’s automotive sector has seen a sharp decline in employment, cutting around 51,500 jobs over the year to June 2025,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 27 Aug 2025 | 2 min read
trump warns of 200% tariffs if china limits magnet exports

Trump warns of 200% tariffs if China limits magnet exports

President Donald Trump warned on Monday that the United States might impose tariffs as high as 200% on China if...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 27 Aug 2025 | 2 min read
french stocks dip as govt teeters on no confidence vote

French stocks dip as govt teeters on no-confidence vote

European stock markets fell sharply on Tuesday morning, with French shares leading the decline amid growing political uncertainty in Paris....

By Mike Jerome Infante | 27 Aug 2025 | 2 min read
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Ticketing company Eventfinda acquired by Ticketek

New Zealand-based ticketing and event listing company Eventfinda has been acquired by Ticketek. Ticketek Entertainment Group (TEG), the company operating Ticketek,...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 27 Aug 2025 | 2 min read
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FedEx launches new Asia Pacific sustainability actions

Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) has confirmed new actions in Asia Pacific aimed at accelerating progress towards carbon neutrality. The company...

By Nicole Valdez | 26 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
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Fonterra clears Bega hurdle, Lactalis deal secured

A licence dispute between Fonterra and Bega Cheese has been settled, and it was confirmed last week, allowing a multi-billion-dollar...

By Nicole Valdez | 26 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
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Air NZ flight attendants lose Covid vaccine-related case

A group of six Air New Zealand international flight attendants has failed in their attempt to claim unjustified dismissal after...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 26 Aug 2025 | 4 min read
apple introduces new chatgpt settings for enterprise ai

Apple introduces new ChatGPT settings for enterprise AI

Apple is expanding its enterprise AI offerings with new tools that give businesses finer control over how their staff access...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 26 Aug 2025 | 2 min read
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Genesis Energy profit up 14% on stronger output

Genesis Energy’s profit jumped to $169m for the June year, up from $131m a year earlier. The company said the...

By Nicole Valdez | 26 Aug 2025 | 2 min read
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New Zealand retail sales increase in June 2025 quarter, Stats NZ says

According to figures released by Stats NZ, the total volume of retail sales in New Zealand rose by 0.5% in...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 26 Aug 2025 | 2 min read
canada eases trade tensions by dropping many us tariffs

Canada eases trade tensions by dropping many US tariffs

Canada has announced a rollback of many of the retaliatory tariffs it imposed on American goods earlier this year, indicating...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 26 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
russian official says no summit set between putin, zelenskyy

Russian official says no summit set between Putin, Zelenskyy

Sergey Lavrov, the Russian foreign minister, has confirmed that there are no immediate plans for a meeting between President Vladimir...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 26 Aug 2025 | 2 min read
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Reserve Bank opens review on bank capital rules

The Reserve Bank is suggesting a reduction in the capital banks are required to maintain but quickly minimised the potential...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 26 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
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Ballance writes down Kapuni plant by $88m

Ballance Agri-Nutrients has written down the value of its Taranaki plant by $88 million after failing to secure affordable long-term...

By Nicole Valdez | 25 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
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Mercury NZ sees profit fall, dividends rise

Mercury NZ has posted a profit crash, reporting just $1 million in earnings for the year ended June. Management said hydro...

By Nicole Valdez | 25 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
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