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77% of NZ business leaders commit to green CapEx, survey says

New Zealand businesses are committing substantial resources to decarbonisation, according to new survey data. The ABB Asia Pacific Energy Transition...

By Nicole Valdez | 28 Jul 2025 | 3 min read
us, china race to dominate ai technology

US, China race to dominate AI technology

China has recently launched its global artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, intensifying the technological rivalry with the United States, which introduced...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 28 Jul 2025 | 2 min read
thailand, cambodia agree to talks amid border clashes

Thailand, Cambodia agree to talks amid border clashes

The longstanding border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia has once again erupted into deadly violence despite international calls for peace. Since...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 28 Jul 2025 | 2 min read
fema set to allocate $608 million for migrant detention centres

FEMA set to allocate $608 million for migrant detention centres

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that it will allocate $608 million to states to aid in the...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 28 Jul 2025 | 2 min read
economic recovery gains ground in south but stalls in north

Economic recovery gains ground in south but stalls in north

Recent analysis reveals a sharp economic contrast between New Zealand’s South and North Islands, with the South advancing while many...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 28 Jul 2025 | 3 min read
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Fonterra CEO committed to uniform butter prices globally

Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell said the cooperative cannot and will not set different butter prices for domestic and international...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 25 Jul 2025 | 2 min read
tesla revenue falls as competition heats up

Tesla revenue falls as competition heats up

Tesla’s shares dropped sharply in premarket trading on Thursday following the release of disappointing second-quarter results that highlighted ongoing struggles...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 25 Jul 2025 | 2 min read
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Air NZ inks partnership with OpenAI

Air New Zealand announced its partnership with OpenAI, the organisation behind ChatGPT, marking the first collaboration of its kind in...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 25 Jul 2025 | 2 min read
nestlé expects more price increases amid soaring costs

Nestlé expects more price increases amid soaring costs

Nestlé, the Swiss multinational food and beverage company, has warned that consumers may face further price rises for popular products...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 25 Jul 2025 | 3 min read
deutsche bank shares jump after strong second quarter

Deutsche Bank shares jump after strong second quarter

Deutsche Bank’s shares rose nearly 6% on Thursday after the bank reported second-quarter profits that exceeded market expectations, reinforcing its...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 25 Jul 2025 | 2 min read
eu china relations test resilience at latest summit

EU-China relations test resilience at latest summit

The 25th EU-China summit, held in Beijing, exposed ongoing tensions characterising the complex relationship between the European Union and China....

By Mike Jerome Infante | 25 Jul 2025 | 2 min read
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Do scary health ads work? Researcher says it’s time for a kinder approach

We frequently encounter graphic smoking warnings and alarming obesity statistics in health advertisements. While these ads typically use fear to...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 25 Jul 2025 | 3 min read
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Moderate copper intake supports brain function, study says

A newly published study based on national US health data has found a link between moderate dietary copper intake and...

By Nicole Valdez | 24 Jul 2025 | 3 min read
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NZ beef exporters shielded from Brazil-US tensions

The US is set to impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian beef from 1 August, lifting the total to over...

By Nicole Valdez | 24 Jul 2025 | 2 min read
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NZX chief executive resigns

Mark Peterson, CEO of the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX), has announced his resignation and will step down in April...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Jul 2025 | 2 min read
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Rents decline nationally for the first time since 2009

Rental prices have dropped year-over-year for the first time since late 2009, according to property research firm Cotality. The most recent...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Jul 2025 | 2 min read
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