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Uber disputes drivers’ rights in Supreme Court appeal

Uber is seeking to reverse a major legal setback by appealing to New Zealand’s Supreme Court, following two lower court...

By Nicole Valdez | 08 Jul 2025 | 3 min read
inland revenue

Businesses urged to get financials in order as tax compliance focus sharpens

Companies are being encouraged to organise their financial records and prepare for detailed enquiries as the tax authorities strengthen their...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 08 Jul 2025 | 2 min read
tesla loses billions after musk announces political party

Tesla loses billions after Musk announces political party

Elon Musk’s announcement of a new political party has caused Tesla’s shares to drop nearly 7%, wiping over $68 billion...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 08 Jul 2025 | 2 min read
anti money laundering reforms will simplify kids’ bank account applications

Anti-money laundering reforms will simplify kids’ bank account applications

Updates to anti-money laundering laws will make it easier to open bank accounts for children.  The change responds to banks’ concerns...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 08 Jul 2025 | 3 min read
trump threatens extra tariffs on brics allies

Trump threatens extra tariffs on BRICS allies

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that countries aligning with the policies of the BRICS bloc will face an additional...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 08 Jul 2025 | 2 min read
musk announces ‘america party’ amid fallout with trump

Musk announces ‘America Party’ amid fallout with Trump

Elon Musk has announced the creation of a new political party in the United States called the "America Party," indicating...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 07 Jul 2025 | 2 min read
solar

Victoria Uni solar tech may break 30-year efficiency barrier

New research out of Victoria University suggests that the long-standing cap on solar panel efficiency might be surpassed. Dr Nate...

By Nicole Valdez | 07 Jul 2025 | 3 min read
agritech

New agri-safety platform launches in NZ and Australia

A new digital platform targeting multi-party safety accountability in agriculture has launched across New Zealand and Australia. Onside, an agri-tech...

By Nicole Valdez | 07 Jul 2025 | 3 min read
peter thiel, tech leaders launch erebor to support startups

Peter Thiel, tech leaders launch Erebor to support startups

A group of influential technology entrepreneurs, including Peter Thiel and Palmer Luckey, has established Erebor, a groundbreaking digital bank that...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 07 Jul 2025 | 3 min read
prestigementorship

Prestige bias influences hiring and job security decisions, study says

A study spanning four decades of data has found that prestige-based connections can shield underperformance and dampen recognition of genuine...

By Nicole Valdez | 07 Jul 2025 | 2 min read
bolt founder and ceo ryan breslow
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Tech company ditches unlimited PTO due to misuse by certain employees

One-click payment company Bolt has discontinued its unlimited paid holiday policy after reporting that "B-performers" were taking advantage of the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 07 Jul 2025 | 2 min read
china hits eu medical device imports with new restrictions

China hits EU medical device imports with new restrictions

China has introduced new restrictions on the import of medical devices from the European Union, targeting government procurement contracts valued...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 07 Jul 2025 | 3 min read
crypto

NZ pushes crypto regulation with reforms and OECD compliance

New Zealand is advancing its crypto regulation into 2026, reinforcing its property-based classification of digital assets through a wave of...

By Nicole Valdez | 07 Jul 2025 | 3 min read
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Massive blaze forces New World Victoria Park closure, staff redundancies loom

Workers at New World Victoria Park supermarket may face redundancy following a massive blaze that left the building severely damaged.  On...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 07 Jul 2025 | 2 min read
trump signs tariff letters to 12 countries

Trump signs tariff letters to 12 countries

President Donald Trump has intensified the United States’ trade offensive by signing and preparing to send formal notices to 12...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 07 Jul 2025 | 3 min read
tiktok cuts jobs in us e commerce division

TikTok cuts jobs in US e-commerce division

TikTok’s e-commerce initiative in the United States, TikTok Shop, is reportedly encountering difficulties, resulting in several rounds of staff reductions....

By Mike Jerome Infante | 04 Jul 2025 | 2 min read
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