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Government to invest $70 million to boost New Zealand’s AI capabilities

Dr Shane Reti, Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, said the government will invest up to $70 million to enhance...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 19 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
zoom introduces cross platform ai assistant, new avatars

Zoom introduces cross-platform AI assistant, new avatars

Zoom has rolled out a major update featuring AI enhancements that aim to improve the meeting experience across multiple platforms....

By Mike Jerome Infante | 19 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Griffin’s Snacks to close Nelson’s Proper Crisps factory

Griffin's Snacks plans to shut down its Proper Crisps factory in Nelson. A company spokesperson said staff in Nelson and Wellington...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 19 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Fisher & Paykel calls for patent legislation reform

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare has called on New Zealand Parliament to act quickly to close a loophole in the country’s...

By Nicole Valdez | 19 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ GDP misses forecasts, currency falls

New Zealand’s second-quarter GDP dropped 0.9%, signalling a slowdown that outpaced market expectations. Annual growth also fell 0.6%, intensifying pressure...

By Nicole Valdez | 19 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ updates laws to resolve offshore wind disputes

The government of New Zealand plans legal changes to settle disputes over offshore wind and seabed mining, with the goal...

By Nicole Valdez | 19 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Alibaba stock jumps on China Unicom AI chip deal

Alibaba’s shares rose sharply after the company secured a major contract for its AI chips, reflecting China’s drive to boost...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 19 Sep 2025 | 1 min read
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Climate news cuts prices of premium wines

Climate-related news can meaningfully influence the prices people are willing to pay for fine wine, according to research by University...

By Nicole Valdez | 19 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Meta launches Ray-Ban Display smart glasses with neural band

Meta has introduced its new Ray-Ban Display smart glasses priced at $799, featuring a compact digital screen embedded in the...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 19 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Top workplaces in New Zealand revealed

New Zealand’s best workplaces have been announced.  In the small business category, property website realestate.co.nz claimed the top spot, while Cisco,...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 19 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel show indefinitely over controversial comments

ABC has indefinitely pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" following controversial comments by its host linking the accused killer of conservative activist...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 19 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Federal Reserve approves quarter-point rate reduction

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points on Wednesday and signalled two more reductions could...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 19 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Starmer seeks trade progress during Trump visit

Britain is seeking more than just business deals during U.S. President Donald Trump’s second state visit, viewing the occasion as...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 19 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Agribusiness executive joins Reserve Bank’s monetary policy committee

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has appointed an agribusiness executive to join the Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee, the body responsible...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 19 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ joins Singapore, UAE, Switzerland in FIT partnership

New Zealand, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, and Switzerland have launched the Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership, a...

By Nicole Valdez | 18 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Singapore and NZ confirm comprehensive strategic partnership

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that Singapore and New Zealand will establish a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP), elevating...

By Nicole Valdez | 18 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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