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Pak’nSave stores face charges for misleading promotions, inaccurate pricing

The Commerce Commission confirms that charges have been filed against Pak'nSave Silverdale in Auckland and Pak'nSave Mill Street in Hamilton...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
water quality concerns plague marlborough's lake elterwater

Water quality concerns plague Marlborough’s Lake Elterwater

Marlborough's lakes have been under scrutiny following recent water quality assessments, revealing a mixed picture of health across the region. The...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 04 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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Trade Me survey reveals record growth in second-hand economy

A recent survey conducted by Trade Me Marketplace has revealed that the second-hand market experienced a notable increase in value...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
fonterra abandons carbon zero claims for simply milk range

Fonterra abandons carbon zero claims for Simply Milk range

Fonterra, New Zealand's largest dairy exporter, has announced the discontinuation of its "carbon zero milk" claim for its Simply Milk...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
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38% surge in company liquidations as economic pressures mount

New Zealand is witnessing a sharp rise in company liquidations, with businesses across all sectors struggling to navigate economic headwinds....

By Liam Foster | 04 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
tiktok, reddit face uk investigation over child safety

TikTok, Reddit face UK investigation over child safety

The United Kingdom's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has initiated investigations into TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur, in a move to safeguard...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 04 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
anthropic raises $3.5 billion in largest ai funding round

Anthropic raises $3.5 billion in largest AI funding round

Anthropic has just secured a substantial $3.5 billion investment, catapulting its valuation to an impressive $61.5 billion. The major funding...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 04 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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Auckland-based Canadian investor James Grenon becomes major NZME shareholder

Auckland-based Canadian billionaire James Grenon has been identified as a major shareholder in NZME, holding a 9.3% stake in the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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Harvard research shows citrus may lower depression risk

Photo Source: Aleksandar Pasaric A recent study from Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital suggests a potential link between citrus...

By Nicole Valdez | 04 Mar 2025 | 4 min read
citigroup under fire following enormous transaction error

Citigroup under fire following enormous transaction error

Citigroup recently found itself at the centre of attention after an extraordinary error led to a customer's account being credited...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
electronics

EPEAT overhaul by GEC targets sustainability and ethics

Photo Source: pexels.com The Global Electronics Council® (GEC) has announced a major overhaul of the EPEAT® (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool)...

By Nicole Valdez | 03 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
trump administration intensifies federal workforce cuts

Trump administration intensifies federal workforce cuts

The Trump administration is intensifying its drive to reduce the federal workforce, prompting concerns about the impact on essential government...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
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Study finds exercise slows colon cancer progression

Photo Source: pexels.com A recent study published in Cancer, the journal of the American Cancer Society, reveals a potentially life-saving benefit...

By Nicole Valdez | 03 Mar 2025 | 4 min read
french ai startup mistral ai challenges industry leaders

French AI startup Mistral AI challenges industry leaders

Mistral AI, a French firm, has quickly ascended as a notable player in the artificial intelligence arena, positioning itself as...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Mar 2025 | 4 min read
the warehouse

The Warehouse Group warns of further losses amid weak economic recovery

The Warehouse Group has forecast another tough financial year, warning investors of continued earnings losses amid sluggish economic recovery and...

By Liam Foster | 03 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
concert

ComCom investigates Juicy Fest refund delays amid complaints

The Commerce Commission has launched an investigation into the cancelled Juicy Fest NZ music festival following hundreds of complaints and...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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