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Untouched World leads the charge to eliminate textile waste in NZ fashion

Untouched World, a New Zealand fashion label with 30 years of history, creates clothing for both men and women, focusing...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
indian ev startup ather trims ipo target as investor sentiment wanes

Indian EV startup Ather trims IPO target as investor sentiment wanes

Bengaluru-based electric scooter manufacturer Ather Energy has adjusted its public listing strategy, reducing its fundraising target to ₹2,626 crore ($308.3...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 23 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
teacher

Interest in teaching career drops, Ministry of Education data shows

Interest in training for the teaching profession continues to decline, according to recent data from the Ministry of Education. The total...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
marks & spencer cybersecurity breach sparks outages

Marks & Spencer cybersecurity breach sparks outages

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has confirmed it is contending with a cybersecurity breach that disrupted key customer services, including contactless...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 23 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
lodestone energy completes major equity raise, fuels next phase of solar growth

Lodestone Energy completes major equity raise, fuels next phase of solar growth

New Zealand’s leading solar energy provider, Lodestone Energy, has successfully secured an additional $50 million in capital, supplementing the $50...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
pope francis to lie in state before funeral on saturday

Pope Francis to lie in state before funeral on Saturday

The Vatican has confirmed that the funeral Mass for Pope Francis will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 23 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
japan drives asian market rally as us china trade talks show promise

Japan drives Asian market rally as US-China trade talks show promise

Asian markets experienced a notable upswing on Wednesday, with Japan’s stock market leading the gains amid growing optimism over a...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 23 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
roofing

RoofBuddy faces backlash following Auckland roofing disaster

RoofBuddy, a platform that connects homeowners with roofing experts is currently facing serious criticism following a damaging roofing incident in...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 Apr 2025 | 4 min read
tesla shares plunge ahead of first quarter earnings report

Tesla shares plunge ahead of first quarter earnings report

Tesla shares plunged sharply on Monday, falling over 7% as investors braced for the electric vehicle manufacturer’s first-quarter earnings report...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
sustainability

NZ announces enhanced environmental reporting

The New Zealand government is enhancing how it measures and reports the state of the country’s environment, according to Environment...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
thompson spencer x reason

Kiwi powerhouse Thompson Spencer launches Australian offices

Leading New Zealand-based independent advertising agency Thompson Spencer is expanding its footprint into Australia by opening offices in Sydney and...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
china pledges strong response to countries backing us trade pressure

China pledges strong response to countries backing US trade pressure

China has issued a strong warning to countries considering alignment with the United States in its efforts to isolate Beijing...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
dhl

DHL suspends shipments to US individuals over customs clearance concern

Global shipping leader DHL said it is suspending shipping parcels valued over NZ$1,300 from businesses to individuals in the United...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
catholic church mourns as pope francis dies at 88

Catholic Church mourns as Pope Francis dies at 88

Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and a transformative figure in the Roman Catholic Church, has died at the...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Apr 2025 | 4 min read
chatgpt’s personalisation feature raises eyebrows among users

ChatGPT’s personalisation feature raises eyebrows among users

Some ChatGPT users have recently encountered an unexpected behaviour—the AI has started addressing them by their first names during conversations,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 21 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
swiss banks report uptick in american clients seeking safe haven

Swiss banks report uptick in American clients seeking safe haven

An increasing number of wealthy Americans are choosing to open bank accounts in Switzerland, driven by concerns over the stability...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 21 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
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