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IKEA chief discusses green initiatives for NZ store

Last month, IKEA unpacked its Net Zero Transition Plan, reinforcing its commitment to seriously reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
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Auckland’s struggle to enforce traffic fines

Auckland is facing a mounting challenge in enforcing its parking and traffic rules, with only 68% of bus and transit...

By Liam Foster | 24 Mar 2025 | 5 min read
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NZ faces growing energy supply risks ahead of winter

Concerns about New Zealand's energy supply security and affordability are intensifying as winter 2025 approaches, following the crisis of the...

By Nicole Valdez | 22 Mar 2025 | 4 min read
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Zespri’s 2025 kiwifruit harvest breaks production records

New Zealand’s kiwifruit industry has launched its 2025 harvest season with record-breaking production and strong international demand. Zespri, the country’s...

By Nicole Valdez | 22 Mar 2025 | 4 min read
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Adobe launches AI agents for personalised marketing

Adobe introduced a series of AI agents on 18 March designed to enhance website interactions and tailor content to consumer...

By Nicole Valdez | 21 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
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Parkinson’s disease research advances with PINK1 discovery

Researchers at The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research in Australia have discovered new details about the human...

By Nicole Valdez | 21 Mar 2025 | 5 min read
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The Warehouse Group reports half-year results

The Warehouse Group released its half-year financial results for the period ending January 26. In the first half of 2024, The...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 21 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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New Zealand wines mark 16th year of U.S. market growth

New Zealand wines mark their 16th consecutive year of growth in the U.S. market in 2024, as reported by Impact...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 21 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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EU delays retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports amid trade tensions

The European Union has pushed back the implementation of its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods to mid-April, a move aimed...

By Liam Foster | 21 Mar 2025 | 4 min read
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New Zealand exits recession

New Zealand’s economy has officially emerged from recession, with stronger-than-expected GDP growth in the final quarter of 2024 signalling potential...

By Liam Foster | 21 Mar 2025 | 4 min read
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New Zealand breaks solar generation record

New Zealand’s solar generation hit a new peak on 6 March 2025, with 128 megawatts (MW) produced, setting a national...

By Nicole Valdez | 21 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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Delhi-Auckland flight talks amid rising demand

Air India (AI) and Air New Zealand (NZ) have formally entered into a partnership aimed at improving air travel between...

By Nicole Valdez | 21 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
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Night owls face increased depression risk, study finds

A new study suggests that individuals who stay up late—often referred to as "night owls"—may be at a significantly higher...

By Nicole Valdez | 20 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
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Tech startup targets fallen trees for wood recycling

Approximately 36 million trees fall annually in the U.S. due to decay, disease, or urban development, with most ending up...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 20 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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Climate risk disclosure hits 60% among NZX50 companies, CA ANZ reveals

60% of NZX50 companies are disclosing climate-related risks in their financial statements, a study by Chartered Accountants Australia and New...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 20 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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Health NZ and UC launch Associate Psychology Diploma

New Zealand is introducing a new training programme designed to improve mental health access, strengthen the workforce, and offer psychology...

By Nicole Valdez | 20 Mar 2025 | 4 min read
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