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GDP falls 0.9% in June quarter

Stats NZ data reveals that gross domestic product (GDP), a broad indicator of economic growth, declined by 0.9% in the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 18 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ First confirms Shane Jones as Deputy Leader

Shane Jones has been officially appointed as the deputy leader of NZ First, confirming a role many had previously mistaken...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 18 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Consumer confidence remains weak, data shows

The Westpac-McDermott Miller Consumer Confidence Index slipped by 0.3 percentage points in September to 90.9, remaining essentially steady since the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 18 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
tesla recalls powerwall 2 batteries in australia over fire risk

Tesla recalls Powerwall 2 batteries in Australia over fire risk

Tesla has recalled its Powerwall 2 home battery units in Australia following reports of fires that caused minor damage to...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Dunedin’s Scott Technology announces  “Destination 2030” 

Dunedin-based automation and robotics firm Scott Technology has revealed its five-year plan, "Destination 2030.” In a statement to the New Zealand...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 18 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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OpenAI tightens ChatGPT rules for users under 18

OpenAI is introducing stricter rules for ChatGPT users under 18 to improve safety, especially around sexual topics and self-harm. CEO Sam...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
microsoft launches ai tools to support healthcare workers

Tech giants commit over $40 billion to UK AI development

Leading tech firms plan to invest over $40 billion in the UK’s artificial intelligence sector by 2028, boosting the country’s...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
singapore’s non oil exports slump unexpectedly in august

Singapore’s non-oil exports slump unexpectedly in August

Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports dropped 11.3% in August compared with the same month last year, official data showed on Wednesday,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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European companies struggle as China limits rare earth exports

China’s firm hold on rare earth minerals is causing substantial financial losses for foreign companies, with the European Chamber of...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Four arrested after images of Trump, Epstein shown at Windsor Castle

During President Donald Trump's state visit to the United Kingdom, four individuals were apprehended after unauthorised images were beamed onto...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
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NZ ed-tech company Kami buys UK-based Book Creator

Auckland-based edtech company Kami has purchased UK firm Book Creator for an undisclosed amount. The ed-tech platform anticipates expanding its reach...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 18 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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New Zealand and Saudi Arabia move to deepen investment links

Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment, met with His Excellency Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Investment,...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 17 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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More than 100 jobs at risk as Carter Holt Harvey plans Tokoroa plant closure

Over 100 jobs are at risk in Tokoroa as Carter Holt Harvey intends to close its local plywood manufacturing plant. "It’s...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 17 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
spotify free users can now pick and play any song

Spotify free users can now pick and play any song

Spotify has rolled out a major update to its free streaming service, now allowing users without a subscription to select...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 17 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Government temporarily halts recognition of unsafe international adoptions

Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has announced that the government is acting swiftly to suspend recognition of unsafe international adoptions,...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 17 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
paypal rolls out personalised payment links with crypto features

PayPal rolls out personalised payment links with crypto features

PayPal has introduced a new feature designed to make sending money between individuals faster and simpler by using personalised, single-use...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 17 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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