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New Zealand power past Australia but miss out on Rugby Championship title
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New Zealand Unveils New Defence Industry Strategy Focus on Tech Fund and 2% GDP Goal
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New Zealand announced a Defence Industry Strategy with a NZ$100–300m military technology fund and stricter “buy local” rules, alongside NZ$9b in near-term defence spending. The plan targets ~2% of GDP for defence within eight years, reshaping...
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Bledisloe Cup: New Zealand claim record 11th-straight win over Wallabies with 28-14 win at Optus Stadium
New Zealand have extended their Bledisloe Cup Test-winning streak over the Wallabies to a record 11 games after prevailing 28-14 in a pulsating clash at Optus Stadium. Amid multiple downpours, the All Blacks were able to stave off early Australian...
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New Zealand controversially block bold Rugby Championship shift as Australia tables Six Nations alignment – report
There is an appetite to move the Rugby Championship to the same international window as the Six Nations, but New Zealand are holding out, according to reports. This comes just weeks after the SANZAAR board unanimously agreed to shift to a tours...
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To cut, or to cut bigger - that is the question for the Reserve Bank
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Those who like their Official Cash Rate (OCR) decisions complicated will enjoy this one. There's a number of points of interest and contention surrounding the latest review of the OCR (currently at 3.00%) by the Reserve Bank (RBNZ) on Wednesday,...
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On the canvas: Why the economy didn’t recover like it was supposed to – Liam Dann
We’ll definitely turn a corner then, right? The data will improve, and confidence will return ... things will get better ... you’ll find work, I’ll get promoted ... we’ll move out of the shelter, buy a bigger house and live in the suburbs. Wait,...
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Artificial Intelligence in Action: How Real-World AI is Shaping Business and Entertainment Industries
Artificial intelligence is no longer just an experimental concept. In New Zealand and across the globe, it has become an everyday part of life as we know it. AI influences how businesses operate, how services are delivered, and even how we...
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Sean Smith: Is WA losing its business drive?
Ambitious $1 billion expansion plans by Australia’s biggest car dealer scream missed opportunity for a WA business sector that all too often struggles to break on to the national stage. Eagers Automotive is striking offshore, taking control of one...
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How to watch Australia vs. New Zealand: Live stream Rugby Champ free from anywhere
The 2025 Rugby Championship may all boil down to this game. With both sides in a position to potentially claim this year's title, nothing will be left on the pitch when the Wallabies and All Blacks meet at the Optus Stadium in Perth this Saturday....
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Women's Cricket World Cup: Hannah Rowe approved as replacement for Flora Devonshire in New Zealand squad
The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 has approved Hannah Rowe as a replacement for Flora Devonshire in the New Zealand squad. Rowe was named as a replacement after Devonshire was ruled out after sustaining an...
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Australia, New Zealand to implement revived UN sanctions on Iran
“Australia supports the decision of France, Germany and the UK (the E3) to trigger the ‘snapback’ mechanism under UN Security Council Resolution 2231,” a Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson told Iran International. The...
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GST 2.0 Comes As Booster Shot For Bengal’s Economy
New Delhi: With GST rate cuts on goods ranging from Shantiniketan leather to Malda mango products, the government aims to enhance affordability for consumers and improve margins for artisans and farmers in West Bengal. This will bring higher...
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Harnessing the Zim diaspora for economic, social development
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People collect funds received from the diaspora from a money transfer agency. ZIMBABWE’S diaspora, estimated to exceed five million people, constitutes about 30% of the country’s population. This global community represents a powerful resource...
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New Zealand Playing XI vs Australia- 3rd T20I, Australia Tour of New Zealand 2025
New Zealand will be up against Australia in the third of the three-match T20I series. This article provides details about New Zealand's Playing 11 vs Australia for the third match of the series. New Zealand Playing XI vs Australia- 3rd T20I,...
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Is Australia vs New Zealand on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Rugby Championship
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Business News | Baker Tilly ASA India Expands Its Presence in Pune to Strengthen India's Homegrown Professional Services Landscape
NewsVoir Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 4: Baker Tilly ASA India, a leading homegrown professional services firm with 8 offices and more than 1,200 professionals nationwide, announced its expansion into Pune with ANRK, reinforcing its...
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Currency Exchange Rates in Pakistan Today – 04 October 2025
KARACHI – Pakistani rupee witnessed somechanges against various foreign currencies including Euro, Saudi Riyal and UK Pound in open market on Saturday. On October 4, US Dollar’s buying rate stood at Rs282.2 while selling rate hovered at Rs282.5...
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Scottish family business falls into administration but all staff retained
They said: “Long-standing family business Christies has invested significantly in the nursery’s infrastructure in recent years, including the development of state-of-the-art grading facilities, cold-store refrigeration and modern agricultural...
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Full list of 289 Lloyds, Halifax Bank of Scotland branch closures in 2025/26
Lloyds Banking Group is shutting many branches in 2025 and 2026(Image: Mike Kemp, In Pictures via Getty Images) Lloyds Banking Group has announced plans to shut down a further 49 branches next year. With other closures that have been already...
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New Zealand’s ITP Declares Insolvency, Liquidates After 65 Years of Hidden Debts
The Sudden Collapse of a Tech Pillar In a stunning development that has sent ripples through New Zealand’s technology sector, the Institute of IT Professionals (ITP) has announced its insolvency and impending liquidation after more than six...