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ASB slashes mortgage rates – What it means for borrowers and the market

ASB has cut its mortgage rates for the fourth time this year, offering a two-year fixed home loan at 4.99%—a...

By Liam Foster | 24 Feb 2025 | 4 min read
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Key reforms to the Overseas Investment Act

Associate Finance Minister David Seymour has revealed the government's initiative to simplify the process for New Zealand businesses to attract...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Feb 2025 | 3 min read
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Ryman Healthcare’s $1 billion capital raise: strategy, impact, and future outlook

Ryman Healthcare, New Zealand’s largest retirement village operator, has announced a $1 billion capital raise aimed at reducing debt and...

By Liam Foster | 24 Feb 2025 | 3 min read
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US agencies resist Musk’s workforce demand

Several US agencies are advising their employees to disregard an email from Elon Musk, an advisor to President Donald Trump,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Feb 2025 | 3 min read
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Genesis Energy eyes SolarZero acquisition amid complex challenges

Genesis Energy has expressed interest in acquiring the embattled solar power company SolarZero, but its chief executive, Malcolm Johns, has...

By Liam Foster | 24 Feb 2025 | 4 min read
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Kiwis value work-life balance most, report shows

88% of Kiwis prioritised work-life balance above all else in their current employment, the latest Randstad Workmonitor report has revealed.  The...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
tesla trials virtual queues for superchargers

Tesla trials virtual queues for Superchargers

In response to conflicts at Supercharger stations, Tesla has announced it will be trialling virtual queuing at selected locations. The...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 21 Feb 2025 | 1 min read
openai defies competition with massive user growth

OpenAI defies competition with massive user growth

Despite rising competition, OpenAI is experiencing rapid growth. The company's COO, Brad Lightcap, revealed that weekly active users hit 400...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 21 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ, Australia monitor Chinese warships’ unusual course

Defence ministers from Australia and New Zealand are monitoring the "unusual" movement of three Chinese naval vessels along Australia's eastern...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 21 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
sky tv's half year results show drop in net profit

Sky TV’s half-year results show drop in net profit

Sky TV has reported its half-year results, revealing a 106% drop in net profit, resulting in a loss of $1.7...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 21 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
amazon edges out walmart in quarterly revenue

Amazon edges out Walmart in quarterly revenue

Amazon has recently outperformed Walmart in quarterly revenue for the first time. Amazon reported $187.8 billion in revenue for the...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 21 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
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Auckland Airport CEO: NZ must enhance efforts to attract tourists

New Zealand needs to enhance its efforts to attract tourists, Auckland Airport chief executive Carrie Hurihanganui said, following the company's...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 21 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
trump media sues brazilian justice over censorship concerns

Trump Media sues Brazilian Justice over censorship concerns

On Wednesday, Trump Media, along with the social media company Rumble, initiated legal proceedings against a Brazilian Supreme Court justice...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 20 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
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Spark and Microsoft unite for the country’s largest public cloud partnership

Spark and Microsoft have declared what they describe as New Zealand's “largest-ever Microsoft public cloud partnership.”  The agreement will enable Spark...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 20 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
apple launches cheaper iphone 16e with ai capabilities

Apple launches cheaper iPhone 16e with AI capabilities

On Wednesday, Apple introduced the iPhone 16e, a more budget-friendly addition to its iPhone lineup, traditionally refreshed in September. This...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 20 Feb 2025 | 2 min read
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Fast-track Approvals Bill under scrutiny

New Zealand’s Fast-track Approvals Act has sparked significant controversy, with critics alleging that the government disregarded parliamentary rules to push...

By Liam Foster | 20 Feb 2025 | 4 min read
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