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ComCom finalises move to reduce interchange fees for Kiwi businesses

The Commerce Commission issued its final decision to lower interchange fees for New Zealand businesses accepting Visa and Mastercard payments.  These...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 17 Jul 2025 | 2 min read
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Roofbuddy disrupts roofing with tech and supply integration

Auckland-based startup Roofbuddy has scaled nationwide since its launch three years ago by James Logan, targeting inefficiencies in New Zealand’s...

By Nicole Valdez | 17 Jul 2025 | 3 min read
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Plaintiffs seek $300+ million class action settlement, ANZ says no

Plaintiffs in the class action against ANZ and ASB banks are prepared to resolve the four-year dispute for over $300...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 17 Jul 2025 | 3 min read
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Goldman Sachs tops forecasts as trading revenue surges

Goldman Sachs exceeded expectations in its second-quarter results announced on Wednesday, driven strongly by its trading operations. The bank reported earnings...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 17 Jul 2025 | 2 min read
trump to notify smaller countries of new us tariffs

Trump to notify smaller countries of new US tariffs

President Donald Trump has indicated that his government will soon begin formally contacting several smaller nations about forthcoming American tariffs,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 17 Jul 2025 | 3 min read
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Nissan confirms new strategy for NZ market

Nissan is taking steps to re-establish its position in New Zealand, launching a strategy that includes upcoming model releases. The...

By Nicole Valdez | 17 Jul 2025 | 3 min read
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InDebted Strengthens NZ Operations with Debtworks Deal

InDebted, an Australia-founded fintech firm, has entered the New Zealand market through the acquisition of Debtworks. The Auckland-based company becomes...

By Nicole Valdez | 17 Jul 2025 | 2 min read
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Mediterranean Diet Eases Bowel Issues, Study Says

Constipation risk in older adults may be eased through diet, according to a major new study. Published in the Gastroenterology...

By Nicole Valdez | 17 Jul 2025 | 3 min read
mark zuckerberg reveals meta’s massive new ai data centre

Mark Zuckerberg reveals Meta’s massive new AI data centre

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced plans for Hyperion, a vast new AI data centre designed to provide five gigawatts...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 16 Jul 2025 | 2 min read
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Pounamu Tourism Group acquires longtime operator Leisure Tours

Pounamu Tourism Group (PTG), a leading New Zealand rail tourism operator, has continued its expansion by acquiring Leisure Tours, a...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 16 Jul 2025 | 2 min read
nvidia to resume h20 chip sales to china after us approval

Nvidia to resume H20 chip sales to China after US approval

Nvidia has revealed plans to resume sales of its H20 AI processors to China following assurances from the U.S. government. The...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 16 Jul 2025 | 2 min read
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KiwiRail bans sleeps aids for thousands of employees over safety concerns

KiwiRail has prohibited around 2,500 of its employees from taking melatonin and Zopiclone due to concerns about workplace safety. According to...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 16 Jul 2025 | 3 min read
tesla launches model y in india with premium pricing

Tesla launches Model Y in India with premium pricing

Tesla has officially entered the Indian market with the launch of its Model Y electric SUV, priced at approximately ₹60...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 16 Jul 2025 | 2 min read
trump administration wins supreme court backing for education job cuts

Trump administration wins Supreme Court backing for education job cuts

The United States Supreme Court has authorised the Trump administration to move forward with extensive staff cuts at the Department...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 16 Jul 2025 | 3 min read
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Hotel fined for illegal crayfish sales and recordkeeping failures

The Rees Management Limited, operating as The Rees Hotel, has been fined $22,000 for violating the Fisheries Act 1996 and...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 16 Jul 2025 | 2 min read
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National Road Carriers Wants Freight Council in NZ

New Zealand’s freight sector is pushing for the creation of a national freight council to improve coordination between industry and...

By Nicole Valdez | 15 Jul 2025 | 3 min read
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