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chatgpt sees explosive growth in user base

ChatGPT sees explosive growth in user base

Since its launch in November 2022, ChatGPT has achieved unprecedented milestones, becoming the fastest app to reach 100 million monthly...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 07 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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High Court overturns Whakaari Management Ltd conviction

The New Zealand High Court has overturned the conviction of Whakaari Management Limited (WML), the company responsible for granting access...

By Liam Foster | 07 Mar 2025 | 5 min read
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Golden Visa program to take effect April 1st

New Zealand is set to introduce major changes to its Active Investor Plus (AIP) Visa on April 1, 2025, making...

By Liam Foster | 07 Mar 2025 | 5 min read
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Consumer NZ pushes for ban on card payment surcharges

Consumer NZ has urged the Commerce Commission to consider banning card payment surcharges due to concerns about excessive and opaque...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 06 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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Trump and Musk’s government efficiency overhaul

In what may be the largest federal restructuring effort in modern U.S. history, President Trump and Elon Musk have launched...

By Liam Foster | 06 Mar 2025 | 6 min read
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New Zealand property market shows signs of recovery in 2025

New Zealand’s property market is showing signs of recovery in early 2025, with national house prices rising for consecutive months....

By Liam Foster | 06 Mar 2025 | 4 min read
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Google leads in AI-powered sustainability reporting

Photo source: pexels.com Google is setting a new standard in sustainability reporting by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its 2024 report....

By Nicole Valdez | 06 Mar 2025 | 4 min read
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Air New Zealand chief executive resigns

Air New Zealand's chief executive officer, Greg Foran, has announced his resignation from the position. Foran is set to leave...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 06 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
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Global tariff wars could hit KiwiSaver balances, “Don’t panic” says expert

New Zealand investors may soon feel the effects of US President Donald Trump’s sweeping trade tariffs, with financial experts warning...

By Liam Foster | 06 Mar 2025 | 4 min read
ai startup ataraxis raises funds to revolutionise cancer care

AI startup Ataraxis raises funds to revolutionise cancer care

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in cancer care, primarily focusing on early detection....

By Mike Jerome Infante | 06 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
google's ai mode brings advanced search to users

Google’s AI mode brings advanced search to users

Google has introduced a groundbreaking "AI Mode" for its search engine, allowing its users to ask complex queries. This experimental...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 06 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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Petition launched to preserve NZ’s iconic golf destination

Under a new proposal by Auckland Council, more than half of Takapuna Golf Course, which attracts approximately 200,000 visitors each...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
nz expands education opportunities for vietnamese students

NZ expands education opportunities for Vietnamese students

In his recent Vietnam visit, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon highlighted the contributions of Vietnamese students to New Zealand’s education sector...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
data centres struggle to meet ai energy demands

Data centres struggle to meet AI energy demands

As cloud computing continues to expand, data generation accelerates, and AI adoption surges, the demand for data centres as the...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
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Auckland’s luxury InterContinental hotel sold in a NZ$180M deal

NZX-listed landlord Precinct Properties has finalised an agreement to sell the newly developed InterContinental Auckland hotel to Singapore-based Hotel Properties...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
trade tensions escalate as tariffs hit canada, mexico

Trade tensions escalate as tariffs hit Canada, Mexico

The imposition of tariffs by the United States on Canada and Mexico has sent shockwaves through the global economy, with...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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