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NZ Timber dodges tariffs – for now – as U.S. trade probe looms

New Zealand’s timber exporters have secured a crucial, albeit temporary, exemption from the United States’ sweeping new tariff regime, avoiding...

By Liam Foster | 07 Apr 2025 | 4 min read
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IAG faces civil proceedings over Fair Dealing breaches

The Financial Markets Authority – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko has initiated civil proceedings against IAG New Zealand Ltd for alleged...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 07 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
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NZDF revamps hiring to enhance recruitment

The New Zealand Defence Force has simplified its job application process in an effort to increase recruitment and boost its...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 07 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
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“Super-sized granny flats” – Govt eases building rules to unlock housing potential

The Government has confirmed that homeowners will soon be able to build granny flats up to 70 square metres without...

By Liam Foster | 07 Apr 2025 | 4 min read
microsoft scales back global data centre expansion

Microsoft scales back global data centre expansion

Microsoft has reportedly paused or scaled back multiple data centre projects across several continents while maintaining its commitment to invest...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 06 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
china slaps 34% tariff on us imports

China slaps 34% tariff on US imports

As trade tensions continue to escalate, China has launched sweeping measures targeting American imports and corporations, including a 34% tariff...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 06 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
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Tech moguls lose billions as trade policies roil global markets

The world’s wealthiest individuals faced staggering financial setbacks this week as Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff strategy sent shockwaves through global...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 06 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
treaty principles bill faces collapse amid unprecedented public backlash

Treaty principles bill faces collapse amid unprecedented public backlash

A parliamentary committee has recommended that New Zealand’s contentious Treaty Principles Bill, which seeks to redefine the foundational Treaty of...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 06 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
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EU delays key sustainability reporting obligations for businesses

European Union lawmakers voted on 3 April to delay key sustainability reporting requirements, granting businesses additional time to comply with...

By Nicole Valdez | 06 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
agriculture

Gallagher Group acquires Gallagher Europe to expand market reach

Hamilton-based agritech leader Gallagher Group has taken a significant step in its global expansion by acquiring the controlling shareholding of...

By Nicole Valdez | 06 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
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NZSEG and Navy collaborate to offer electronics engineering qualification

The New Zealand Skills and Education Group (NZSEG) has announced a new partnership with the Royal New Zealand Navy, enabling...

By Nicole Valdez | 06 Apr 2025 | 4 min read
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EBRI study shows financial strain sidelining workers retirement savings

A survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) indicates that financial concerns in the short term are sidelining retirement...

By Nicole Valdez | 05 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
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Researchers develop blood test to track Alzheimer’s progression

A new blood test, developed by researchers from Lund University and Stanford University, could offer a game-changing approach to diagnosing...

By Nicole Valdez | 05 Apr 2025 | 4 min read
openai makes first cybersecurity investment in adaptive security

OpenAI makes first cybersecurity investment in Adaptive Security

OpenAI has made a notable entry into the cybersecurity sector by investing in Adaptive Security, a New York-based startup that...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 04 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
global markets, crypto in chaos as tariffs bite

Global markets, crypto in chaos as tariffs bite

Global markets have been thrown into turmoil following the imposition of sweeping tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump, which triggered...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 04 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
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Ballance Agri-Nutrients fined $420K over conveyor belt death

A devastating workplace accident at Ballance Agri-Nutrients’ Mount Maunganui fertiliser plant has led to a $420,000 fine after the company...

By Liam Foster | 04 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
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