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Increasing financial strain for New Zealanders, survey says

A new survey by Revolut has found that 42% of New Zealanders feel financially worse off than a year ago....

By Nicole Valdez | 22 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
nzrental

NZ luxury rental shortage turns visitors away

New Zealand is facing a shortage of luxury residential rentals, with high-end accommodation agencies forced to decline around half of...

By Nicole Valdez | 22 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
investor

ASB investor confidence plummets to 1% in June quarter

The most recent ASB Investor Confidence Survey indicates that net investor confidence dropped from 9% in Q1 to just 1%...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
peaches

Foreign canned peaches fill market gap after cyclone, undercut local options

A production shortfall following Cyclone Gabrielle opened the door for Chinese canned peaches to enter the market.  Now they are undercutting...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Air NZ reveals premier aircraft maintenance facility in Auckland

Air New Zealand has launched Hangar 4, a state-of-the-art aircraft maintenance facility, which is part of the airline’s maintenance hub...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
cyberattack disrupts major european airports

Cyberattack disrupts major European airports

A cyberattack on Collins Aerospace has caused widespread flight delays and cancellations at major European airports including Heathrow, Brussels, and...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
uk, canada, australia recognise palestine as a state

UK, Canada, Australia recognise Palestine as a state

The United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia formally recognised the State of Palestine on Sunday, displaying a notable change in Western...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Trump imposes new $100,000 fee on H-1b visas

President Donald Trump’s new $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications has caused an immediate stir among major U.S. tech companies...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
tasti

Tasti brand snacks recalled over possible metal contamination

More than 20 popular snack products under the Tasti brand are being urgently recalled across New Zealand due to the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
carbnnz

Carbn transitions to full private ownership after MBO

Carbn has transitioned to full private ownership following a management buyout (MBO) that saw New Zealand Green Investment Finance (NZGIF)...

By Nicole Valdez | 20 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
sustainability

NZ pushes for sustainable growth with SDG 8 focus

New Zealand is committed to advancing the United Nations’ SDG 8, which targets sustained economic growth, productive employment, and decent...

By Nicole Valdez | 20 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Agribusiness saved from NCEA curriculum cuts

The New Zealand Government has backed down on its controversial proposal to eliminate Agribusiness and Agricultural and Horticultural Science as...

By Nicole Valdez | 20 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
cx

Liquidations up 26% as Kiwi businesses struggle with CX investment

According to the latest Centrix Credit Indicator data, New Zealand businesses are under growing pressure, with company liquidations rising 26%...

By Nicole Valdez | 20 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Luxon backs Willis amid pressure following GDP decline

New Zealand’s GDP slipped by 0.9% in the June quarter. The larger-than-expected drop prompted calls for Willis to step down from...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 20 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
woolworths

Woolworths faces charges over rat infestation at Dunedin South store

Woolworths New Zealand has been formally charged over a rodent infestation that forced the closure of its Dunedin South supermarket...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 19 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
train

Alstom wins contract for Wellington’s first BEMUs

Alstom has secured a €538 million (NZ$1.065 billion) contract to supply Wellington with 18 battery-electric multiple unit (BEMU) trains. The...

By Nicole Valdez | 19 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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