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Asia shares slip, dollar steadies ahead of Jackson Hole By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Shares in Asia fell on Wednesday, weighed down by a tech-led selloff on Wall Street, while the dollar gained some ground ahead of a key meeting of central bankers…
KELO - South Dakota
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By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Shares in Asia fell on Wednesday, weighed down by a tech-led selloff on Wall Street, while the dollar gained some ground ahead of a key meeting of central bankers later in the week. Oil prices inched higher after...
ASX Market Open: Oz traders follow Labor’s economics moot over Wall Street’s tech selldown | Aug 20
The Market Herald
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August 19, 2025
Join our daily newsletter At The Bell to receive exclusive market insights There’s a slight Week 34 recovery on the horizon for the ASX this Wednesday, with Australian shares trending towards a +0.3% advance at open – a green push Down Under that...
US Air Force's largest plane set for special cargo delivery in Auckland
RNZ
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August 19, 2025
A US Air Force C-5M Super Galaxy transport aircraft at Seoul Air Base on October 17, 2023 in Seongnam, South Korea. Photo: AFP / NurPhoto / Chris Jung *This story has been corrected to say there is one US plane coming, not two. The United States...
New Zealand's 2023 cyclone triggers record-breaking 800,000 landslides
Xinhua News Agency
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WELLINGTON, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand's Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023 has been confirmed as one of the most extreme landslide events ever recorded globally, research revealed Tuesday. Cyclone Gabrielle triggered over 800,000 landslides, covering...
PRovoke Media Names the 14 Best Agencies in Australia and New Zealand
PRovoke Media
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August 19, 2025
SINGAPORE—PRovoke Media has named the 14 Best Agencies in Australia and New Zealand. The list features agencies including global networks and independent boutiques, across a range of sectors and specialist practice areas, based on research by...
The Great New Zealand Road Trip: Emerson’s Brewery, the South Island upstart that changed how Kiwis drink
The New Zealand Herald
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August 19, 2025
In 1992, when “craft” beer was still an unfamiliar term, Emerson opened his first brewery. His early range, including Bookbinder, 1812 IPA, Pilsner and London Porter, introduced drinkers to styles far removed from the mainstream lagers of the day....
Felix Group Acquires Nexvia to Drive Construction Tech Innovation and Growth
iTWire
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August 19, 2025
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: Acquisition fuels next-gen tools for construction and expands Felix's footprint Felix Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: FLX) today announced the acquisition of Nexvia, a leading Australian and New Zealand’s project management software...
WatchGuard Technologies celebrates top ANZ Channel Partners
iTWire
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August 19, 2025
Systemnet takes top honour as WatchGuard’s 100% channel model drives standout growth and strong second-half performance WatchGuard® Technologies, a global leader in unified cybersecurity, has announced the winners of its annual ANZ Partner Awards,...
Adelaide set to house new national algae testing laboratory
The National Tribune
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August 20, 2025
Prime Minister Game-changing testing for brevetoxins in shellfish will soon be able to be carried out at a new national testing facility in suburban Adelaide, fast tracking results for small businesses impacted by South Australia’s algal bloom. As...
Coca-Cola launches AI-driven vending machines in New Zealand
Vending Times
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August 19, 2025
Photo: monticellllo - stock.adobe.com August 19, 2025 Coca-Cola is rolling out a line of AI-driven vending machines in New Zealand that are designed to offer a faster and more personalized experience for consumers. The machines, called Coke&Go,...
EU approves health claim for New Zealand kiwifruit
Fresh Plaza
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August 19, 2025
Over 15 years of research funded by Zespri has confirmed that green kiwifruit supports bowel function. The European Commission has now formally recognised this, making green kiwifruit the first fresh fruit to receive an authorised health claim...
J.I.D Confirms Shows In UK, Europe, North America, Aus & New Zealand For God Does Like World Tours
Stereoboard
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Photo: Neri J.I.D has announced a world tour, billed as God Does Like World Tours. The Atlanta rapper will start the trek with the North American leg, which will begin on October 15 in Virginia Beach and run until December 16, when he'll wrap...
White noise can make beer brew faster – new research
The Shout
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August 19, 2025
University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka researchers have found playing audible sound (white noise) while making beer can reduce the fermentation process by 21-31 hours without significantly affecting the flavour. Lead author Dr Parise Adadi,...
Live: ASX to recover as tech slump drags Wall Street lower
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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August 19, 2025
Good morning and welcome to the ABC's finance blog! I'll be here to guide you through the latest developments these next few hours. The Australian share market is expected to begin its day slightly higher, according to ASX futures (which are...
Echoes of India’s Independence at Seva Trust in Auckland
Indian Newslink
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August 19, 2025
Leaders of India’s Freedom Movement highlighted the struggle at the Independence Day Celebrations of Seva Charitable Trust held in Auckland on August 11, 2025 (Photo by Maneet Kaur Bakshi) Venkat Raman Auckland, August 19, 2025 The Morning Sun...
New Zealand soldier convicted of spying in historic first espionage case
The Independent
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August 19, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Vaccines in a tablet among projects to receive research council funding
Otago Daily Times
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August 19, 2025
The Health Research Council of New Zealand provides millions of dollars each year, to improve the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders, by identifying and supporting high-quality, high-value research that has far-reaching impacts. John Lewis...
New Zealand firms see AI boost but scaling hurdles remain
SecurityBrief
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August 19, 2025
Most New Zealand organisations using artificial intelligence report a measurable positive impact on their operations, though challenges remain in scaling adoption across entire enterprises, according to new research from Datacom. The 2025 State of...
Bob Mackintosh’s Montoya expands to New Zealand
Mumbrella
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August 19, 2025
Australian creative agency Montoya is extending its services to Aotearoa New Zealand. The agency was founded by New Zealand-born Bob Mackintosh in 2022. Previously Mackintosh had been executive creative director of Host in Sydney. He was also VP...
Trading Day: Tech it down a notch
Yahoo Finance
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By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) -TRADING DAY Making sense of the forces driving global markets By Jamie McGeever, Markets Columnist Wall Street slumped on Tuesday, dragged down by weakness in some of the big tech companies that have...