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RBNZ to review capital requirements for banks

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has launched a review of its prudential capital settings, a move that follows...

By Liam Foster | 01 Apr 2025 | 4 min read
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Too many cones? Road cone hotline tackles public frustration and red tape

It’s a scene many Kiwis know too well—an empty road flanked by endless rows of bright orange cones, seemingly without...

By Liam Foster | 01 Apr 2025 | 4 min read
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Auckland withdraws bid to host the 2027 America’s Cup

Auckland will not host the 2027 America’s Cup after the government declined to back the city’s bid, effectively ending hopes...

By Liam Foster | 01 Apr 2025 | 4 min read
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Elon Musk’s xAI acquires X in $113 billion deal

Elon Musk has finalised the merger of his artificial intelligence venture xAI with social media platform X (formerly Twitter) in...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 31 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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ComCom: Auckland Airport targets $190 million excess profit

In its final report on Auckland Airport's 2022–2027 price-setting event, the Commerce Commission determined that the airport's forecast revenue is...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 31 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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Details of Cook Strait ferry plan revealed: New vessels by 2029

A major reset is underway for New Zealand’s critical Cook Strait connection, with the government unveiling plans for two new...

By Liam Foster | 31 Mar 2025 | 5 min read
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Humanoid robot race heats up as China outpaces US

Humanoid robotics has become a critical technological battleground, with China and the United States locked in a high-stakes competition. While...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 31 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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New Zealand’s surcharge practices demand reform

Kiwis are facing financial burdens due to surcharges on card payments, with estimates suggesting that they pay up to $90...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 31 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
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East Asian nations unite against US trade policies

South Korea, China, and Japan have revived high-level economic dialogue after a five-year hiatus, pledging to strengthen regional trade collaboration...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 31 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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Economy is on the mend – Insights from ASB’s Quarterly Economic Forecast

New Zealand is beginning to climb out of a deep economic hole dug by last year’s sharp recession. The latest...

By Liam Foster | 31 Mar 2025 | 4 min read
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Studio Ghibli-style AI art goes viral as OpenAI eases content restrictions

OpenAI’s latest update to ChatGPT’s image-generation capabilities has ignited both creative fervour and ethical scrutiny. The platform’s GPT-4o model, now...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 29 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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Elon Musk ordered to face shareholder lawsuit alleging securities fraud

A federal judge has ruled that a class-action lawsuit against Elon Musk and his family office, Excession, may proceed in...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 29 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
trump’s auto tariffs spark price surge fears

Trump’s auto tariffs spark price surge fears

President Donald Trump’s newly imposed 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and components could trigger a shift in the US automotive...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 29 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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Stralis, Fabrum, and Ara Ake launch hydrogen flight project

Stralis Aircraft, Fabrum, and Ara Ake are joining forces to advance the future of green aviation in Australasia. Their collaborative...

By Nicole Valdez | 29 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
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NZ consumer confidence under pressure amid economic concerns

Consumer confidence in New Zealand remains under pressure as economic uncertainty continues to weigh on households. The latest data from...

By Nicole Valdez | 29 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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Strategy to boost supermarket competition set for announcement

Finance Minister Nicola Willis is set to unveil the government's strategy to challenge the supermarket duopoly in the country. The...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 28 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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