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big banks lose billions as kiwisaver investors change course

Big banks lose billions as KiwiSaver investors change course

The KiwiSaver market is undergoing a notable shift as investors increasingly move their savings away from large banks towards smaller,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Aug 2025 | 2 min read
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Simplicity Living to start North Shore development

Simplicity Living has received approval for a Build-to-Rent development of 93 homes in Northcote, Auckland. This is the company’s first...

By Nicole Valdez | 04 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
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Aluminium Industries scales 250% with SYSPRO

Aluminium Industries has scaled its business by 250% without increasing admin headcount, following the implementation of SYSPRO ERP. The Australian...

By Nicole Valdez | 04 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
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NZ businesses face escalating AI cyber risks, report says

Aon’s 2025 Cyber Risk Report has identified a 29% rise in cyber incidents across Asia-Pacific in the past year, with...

By Nicole Valdez | 04 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
christchurch casino agrees to pay $5.06 million penalty in compliance case

Christchurch Casino agrees to pay a $5.06 million penalty in a compliance case

Christchurch Casino has agreed to the High Court to pay a $5.06m penalty, as recommended by the Department of Internal...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
expanding geothermal power could support ai, data centre growth

Expanding geothermal power could support AI, data centre growth

Geothermal energy has been utilised for centuries, mainly for heating, but recent advancements are transforming its potential by tapping into...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 04 Aug 2025 | 2 min read
us federal court rules against indiscriminate immigration arrests

US Federal court rules against indiscriminate immigration arrests

A federal appellate court recently upheld a temporary injunction blocking the Trump administration from carrying out immigration raids in Southern...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 04 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
luxon calls for a positive approach to development, job creation

Luxon calls for a positive approach to development, job creation

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon called on New Zealanders to adopt a more positive attitude towards growth and development during the...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 04 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
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SAF as growth path for NZ aviation sector, report says

A new report presented in Wellington suggests New Zealand could gain $1.3 billion and 5,700 jobs by scaling up sustainable...

By Nicole Valdez | 01 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
travel insurance fined for misleading discount claims

Travel insurance fined for misleading discount claims

Southern Cross Travel Insurance has been fined $1.1 million for deceiving consumers regarding discounts. Members of Southern Cross Medical Care Society...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 01 Aug 2025 | 1 min read
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New Zealand launches 2040 geothermal growth strategy draft

The NZ government has set out a new roadmap to expand geothermal generation, with a target to double output by...

By Nicole Valdez | 01 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
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NZ exporters hit by unexpected U.S. tariff hike to 15%

New Zealand exporters are facing a new trade hurdle after the United States confirmed a 15% tariff on New Zealand...

By Nicole Valdez | 01 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
moderna to cut 10% of global workforce this year

Moderna to cut 10% of global workforce this year

Moderna has announced plans to cut around 10% of its global workforce by the end of 2025, responding to declining...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 01 Aug 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ sees third monthly decline in property listings, report shows

National property listings in New Zealand have decreased by nearly 2,000 for the third month in a row, the July...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 01 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
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Uber NZ fights final battle as Supreme Court reviews driver roles

Uber has completed its final appeal to the Supreme Court over whether its drivers are employees under the Employment Relations...

By Nicole Valdez | 01 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
shell reports strong q2 results despite market challenges

Shell reports strong Q2 results despite market challenges

London-listed oil and gas giant Shell reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings, with adjusted net income reaching $4.26 billion for April to...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 01 Aug 2025 | 2 min read
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