Post
Farmers face uncertain future as fuel prices skyrocket
Source: Radio New Zealand John Austin. RNZ / Evie Richardson Farmers say the skyrocketing price of fuel couldn’t have come at a worst possible time. The end of summer marks...
OSI archive
commerce
Auto Added by WPeMatico
Post
MyRepublic Collaborates with Singapore Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry to Support SME Digital Adoption, Cyber Resilience, and AI Enablement
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 March 2026 – MyRepublic has entered into a collaboration with Singapore Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI) to support...
Post
Prezzy promo a reminder to watch out for ‘loyalty tax’, Consumer NZ says
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / Kiwibank A recent insurance promotion in which customers were offered Prezzy cards for new business is a reminder to watch out for loyalty tax,...
Post
Gloriavale: Sham payments made to community members, court told
Source: Radio New Zealand Gloriavale members received payments into their own accounts but those payments could be taken out again by the community’s financial controller. RNZ / Jean Edwards Gloriavale’s...
Post
Foresight in volatility: APAC executives’ early pivot to regional trade provides critical buffer against global shocks
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 March 2026 – Months before the current geopolitical crisis hit global markets, Asia Pacific (APAC) executives had begun shielding their...
Post
Willis reveals how bad inflation could get as petrol surges past $3
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis is downplaying the economic risks New Zealand faces in the wake of the war in the Middle East and closure of the...
Post
Services recovery hits brick wall
Source: Radio New Zealand The services sector recovery has come to an abrupt halt after only two months in expansion. 123RF Services sector slumps into contraction All five sub-indices retreat...
Post
Fuel crisis: Which foods will rise in price fastest, and when?
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Food prices are likely to rise if war in the Middle East keeps pressure on oil prices – but some types of food may be...
Post
Layer of regulation on telcos believed to have ‘done the job’ and could be lifted
Source: Radio New Zealand The Commerce Commission has passed on its recommendation to the Minister for Media and Communications for consideration. boscorelli Rules keeping a lid on the cost of...
Post
Shoppers warned to brace for higher grocery prices
Source: Radio New Zealand New Infometric’s data shows supplier costs rose 2.3 percent in February compared with a year ago. 123rf Shoppers are being told to brace themselves for higher...
Post
New gift card rules a headache for small businesses – Retail NZ
Source: Radio New Zealand Gift cards commonly expire after 12 months, leaving shoppers out of pocket. Andrey Popov / 123RF Retailers want changes to new gift card expiry rules, saying...
Post
Consumer NZ warns over new barcode standards, GS1 NZ says it’s a ‘balancing act’
Source: Radio New Zealand Consumer NZ has warned it could be harder for some people to access key health information. Unsplash / Getty Images GS1 New Zealand, the body behind...
Post
Gull stations run out of fuel as petrol hits the $3 a litre mark
Source: Radio New Zealand Signage at a Gull station in Auckland. RNZ/Pretoria Gordon Several Gull petrol stations have run dry for the second time in three days, as motorists worry...
Post
Gull stations run out of gas as petrol hits the $3 a litre mark
Source: Radio New Zealand Signage at a Gull station in Auckland. RNZ/Pretoria Gordon Several Gull petrol stations have run dry for the second time in three days, as motorists worry...
Post
‘AI illiterate’: NZ at risk of being left behind as data centre plans move forward
Source: Radio New Zealand Artist’s impression of how the data centre is to look. Datagrid / supplied A new $3.5 billion data centre that will be built near Invercargill is...
Post
Energy Minister attending Energy Security Forum
Source: New Zealand Government Energy Minister Simon Watts is travelling to Japan to join international leaders and businesses at the Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum. “As the world...
Post
NZ-AU: The Middle East: Impact of the U.S.–Israel War on Iran and Challenges for U.S. Expats
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Dubai, UAE, March 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Expat US Tax has released an analysis examining how recent geopolitical developments in the Middle East are affecting Americans...
Post
Green Party warns of ‘perfect storm’ as ferry breakdowns disrupt travel and freight
Source: Radio New Zealand The Green Party is warning that New Zealand is facing a “perfect storm” of transport disruption after the latest ferry breakdowns and cancellations left travellers stranded...
Post
Minister visits EIT Tairāwhiti to see workforce training and innovation
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 7 minutes ago Minister for Vocational Education Penny Simmonds visited EIT’s Tairāwhiti campus today to see how the newly independent institute is helping build the...
Post
Has the Middle East war reached a worst-case scenario?
Source: Radio New Zealand A photo illustration of a Brent crude oil price chart displayed on a screen. (File photo) AFP / Jonathan Raa / NurPhoto War in the Middle...
Post
Education – Ara celebrates milestone as 900 graduates cross the stage
Source: Ara Institute of Canterbury Ara Institute of Canterbury has marked a major milestone in its return to independent status, with over 900 graduates filling Ōtautahi’s Wolfbrook Arena in two vibrant...
Post
Alibaba Cloud Accelerates Worldwide AI Innovation and Adoption Across Industries
Source: Media Outreach AI+Cloud strategy continues to empower businesses towards greater efficiency and new growth opportunities HANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 March 2026 – Alibaba Cloud, the...
Post
Manufacturing activity expands, reinforcing expectations of economic recovery
Source: Radio New Zealand Manufacturing activity in February continued expanding at the same pace as in January. 123RF Manufacturing activity eases slightly by 0.1 points to 55.0 – above 50...
Post
Asia Pacific strengthens its position as a global trade anchor as Singapore ranks #1 worldwide – DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026
Source: Media Outreach Globalization holds firm at a record level while trade flows in Asia expand and diversify Despite geopolitical tensions and rising uncertainty, countries largely maintain trade and investment...
Post
Discount day wipes out some Gull petrol stations as panic buying adds pressure
Source: Radio New Zealand Nick Monro / RNZ Extra demand on Gull’s discount day has left some of its petrol stations running low on fuel. Gull said 3 percent of...
Post
BusinessNZ – Gas report highlights urgency of securing NZ’s energy transition
Source: BusinessNZ The BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) welcomes new analysis providing greater transparency on the future of New Zealand’s natural gas sector, saying it reinforces the scale and urgency of the...
Post
Events – 24 hours to go: Hamilton gears up as Jim Beam Homegrown prepares to burst into song
Source: Brainchild for Jim Beam Homegrown “Climb over your mates if you have to but don’t miss out on tickets for Jim Beam Homegrown in Hamilton this weekend.” That’s the...