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Stranded and struggling: The hidden cost of isolation on New Zealand's Chatham Islands

The Chatham Islands, a remote part of New Zealand, faces significant difficulties as residents struggle with essential services and the poor state of the economy. Despite their large fishing zone boosting the country's wealth, the small population of …

FinanceAsia Awards 2025: Australia and New Zealand winners announced

As the world is still yet out of the tariff woods, leading financial institutions across Asia Pacific (Apac) continue to navigate the uncertain tides and have made waves in the uncertain time. In the meantime, It was another challenging year for …

New Zealand central bank's budget to see 25% cut in coming year

The New Zealand central bank's operating budget will be cut by roughly 25% in the coming fiscal year and set at roughly NZ$150 million ($88.50 million) for each of the next five years, New Zealand's Finance Minister Nicola Willis said on Wednesday. …

As Trump plunges Global Economy into recessions – Slashing Reserve bank by 25% as insane as lowering capital ...

TDB told you that Adrian Orr had resigned because f vast budget cuts by Nicola Willis and her desire to lower the amount of capital the Aussia Banks had to hold to protect Kiwis, now we see the results of those cuts… Madness To Slash Reserve Bank Budget At …

Live: Australian shares headed for more losses, as Wall Street closes down again

16m agoWed 16 Apr 2025 at 9:29pm Market snapshot ASX 200 futures: -0.3%  Australian dollar: flat at 63.70 US cents  Wall Street: Dow -1.7% S&P -2.2% Nasdaq -3.1% Europe: Stoxx600 -0.2% DAX +0.3% Spot gold: +3.6% to $US3,357/ounce  Brent crude: +2% …

Tyra Banks reveals that her departure from modeling was rooted in both ‘empowerment’ and ‘fear’

Tyra Banks is reflecting on her journey to modeling and motherhood. During an appearance on “Today with Jenna & Friends,” Banks opened up about her shocking decision to retire from modeling in 2005.  “I was a model and I decided to walk away from the …

Air New Zealand says profits may drop by as much as a third

Air New Zealand, (AIR) beset by maintenance issues, is forecasting a pre-tax profit of between $150 million and $190 million for the current financial year ending June 30. At the lower end the profit would be about a third below the $222 million pre-tax …

Quinbrook pens 1,010MWh offtake agreement with Stanwell for Supernode BESS in Australia

This increases the Supernode BESS’s overall capacity to 750MW/2,540MWh, making it one of the largest batteries in the National Electricity Market (NEM). It is, however, trumped by a handful of larger systems, such as Origin Energy’s 2.8GWh Eraring BESS …

Banks help Australian share market trim losses

Rugby Australia loses A$37m in 2024, banking on lucrative Lions tour

Rugby Australia (RA) made a significant annual loss of A$36.8 million ($23.4 million) in the 2024 financial year, with the national governing body pinning its financial hopes on this year's upcoming Lions tour of the country. Last year's sizeable …

Frasers Group to launch Sports Direct across Australia, New Zealand

Frasers pointed out that Accent Group has a significant presence in Australasia, where it is a key retailer and distributor of premium lifestyle and sports footwear with over 900 stores, 12 distributed brands and proven retail operations capability in the …

Supermodel Tyra Banks on why she moved to Sydney from the U.S

By Charlie Lankston Supermodel Tyra Banks has revealed why she made the decision to leave the United States and move halfway around the world with her husband and son, while lifting the lid on what their new life in Australia is really like. Banks, 51, who …

Banks help Australian share market minimise losses

Australian shares have edged slightly lower on Wednesday, but outperformed indexes in Asia and US futures with help from the financial sector. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content The S&P/ASX200 was down 4.1 points, …

Australian shares snap two-day winning streak as Rio Tinto’s outlook weighs

Australian shares ended lower on Wednesday, weighed down by losses in Rio Tinto after the mining giant’s first-quarter report showed a multi-year drop in shipments, while U.S.-China trade tensions further dampened risk appetite. The S&P/ASX 200 …

Inside Tyra Banks' 'dream' life in Australia with her young family

Iconic supermodel Tyra Banks opened up about settling Down Under with her young family amid a huge career move for the California-born star.  Tyra shared on the Today show that she had fallen in love with Australia while creating her ice cream brand, SMiZE …

The oligopoly that is Australian politics

Dr Kim Sawyer discusses Australia's political duopoly and why our first voting preferences matter. WE ARE TRAPPED in an oligopoly — not the supermarkets, banks, the media or social media platforms but the duopoly of two political parties where our last …

Questions to ask your local candidate about how they'll help older Australians

Lastly, as banks close their branches, which cut the opportunities for face-to-face contact, the agency has called for Australia Post to get a licence to run banking services, particularly in regional, rural and remote areas where they do not exist.

Australian shares fall as miners, energy stocks counter financials’ rise

Australian shares declined on Wednesday as losses in mining and energy stocks countered financials’ gains, with investors retreating to the sidelines after a two-day rally amid caution around U.S. President Donald Trump’s erratic tariffs. The S&P/ …

Technip Energies awarded a FEED contract for Jet Zero’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel project in Australia

Technip Energies (PARIS:TE) has been awarded a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) contract by Jet Zero Australia Pty Ltd (Jet Zero) for Project Ulysses, a bioethanol to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project located in Townsville, Australia.  The FEED …

Tariff Relief Program for Small Businesses in Richmond BC

The government of Canada is providing support programs for small businesses and other critical industries to alleviate financial pressure from Trump tariffs. RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Canadians …

Akelos Receives Australian Patent Allowance on Lead Compound, AKE-1018

Akelos -1018 for Chronic Neuropathic Pain NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Akelos Receives Australian Patent Allowance on Lead Compound, AKE-1018 Patent Covers Inventions Licensed from Weill Cornell Medicine …

Fortaris Capital Advisors Welcomes Steve Familo, Managing Director

Steve Familo Joins Fortaris Capital Advisors as Managing Director Amid Rapid Firm Growth BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fortaris Capital Advisors, the fastest-growing corporate investigations firm in the United …

NAPIA Offers Support to Northern Michigan Residents Affected by Severe Winter Storms

GAYLORD, MI, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Northern Michigan has recently endured a series of severe winter storms, including significant ice storms and heavy snowfall, leading Governor Gretchen Whitmer to declare a state …

Dr. Jamal H. Bryant and The JHB Movement to Host Strategic Town Hall Revealing the Next Phase of the TargetFast Movement

STONECREST, GA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As national momentum continues to build around the TargetFast movement, Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant, Senior Pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church and founder of The JHB …

Balfour Capital Group Partners with Fundstream

Hedge Funds, Investments, Trading YVERDON-LES-BAINS, SWITZERLAND, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Balfour Capital Group Partners with Fundstream to Launch Institutional-Grade Real Estate Credit Investment for High-Net-Worth Individuals …

Pathfinder Wealth Consulting CEO Jason Wheeler Named to Forbes’ 2025 Best-in-State Wealth Advisors List

WILMINGTON, NC, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pathfinder Wealth Consulting, an independent advisory and financial planning firm with offices in Wilmington and Cary, North Carolina, today announced that CEO and Wealth Advisor …

William H. Sadlier, Inc. Announces Dividend

Sadlier declares $1.50/share dividend, payable May 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of April 23, 2025. A leader in K–12 educational publishing. William H. Sadlier, Inc. (NASDAQ:SADL) NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨ …

FactorEvo Group Holdings Launches Trucker Copilot: The All-In-One AI-Driven Freight Finance Platform

FactorEvo launches Trucker Copilot, an AI-driven mobile platform that streamlines freight finance, turning 3-day invoice workflows into 3-minute processes. WINTER GARDEN, FL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FactorEvo Group …

Under the Patronage of Prince of Madinah Region, AlBaraka Symposium on Islamic Economics Kicks Off 45th Edition Tomorrow

A Leading Forum for Islamic Economic Thought for more than 4 Decades MADINA, SAUDI ARABIA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Under the auspices and presence of his royal highness Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, prince of Madinah …

Magnificent Mediterranean Villa on Gibson Island Heads to Auction with Concierge Auctions

Exceptional 14,000-Square-Foot Estate with Sweeping Chesapeake Bay Views to Auction in Cooperation with Sarah Kanne of Gibson Island Real Estate, Inc. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A rare opportunity awaits …

What Tax Network USA Complaints Really Mean in Case Management

At Tax Network USA, “complaints” mean IRS changes — not client issues — prompting swift compliance reviews and adaptive case strategies. ENCINO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Within Tax Network USA’s internal systems, …

IBN Technologies Introduces Advanced Invoice Process Automation for Tennessee Businesses

Tennessee businesses streamline AP with IBN's Invoice Process Automation. Reduce costs, errors & processing time. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Small and mid-sized businesses in Tennessee are under …

From RAG to Bento Box: Raghu Para Redefines Enterprise AI with Strategic, Scalable Design 

Raghu Para introduces a scalable, design-first AI framework, turning complex RAG systems into streamlined enterprise solutions. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a wide-ranging interview with AI Time Journal, …

Zuper Named an IDC Innovator for Field Service Management Applications

SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Zuper, a leader in intelligent field service management solutions, has been named an IDC Innovator in the IDC Innovators: Field Service Management Applications, 2025 (doc # …

Generation Digital Expands into Canada to Power AI-Driven Collaboration and Productivity

Launching June 2025, Generation Digital brings AI-led collaboration tools to Canada, helping businesses boost productivity and performance. TORONTO, CANADA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Generation Digital, the UK-based technology consultancy and …

ICCU and Stukent Announce Renewed Commitment to Expand Financial Literacy Across the West

ICCU and Stukent expand their partnership to bring free, hands-on financial literacy tools to 500K students across the western U.S. POCATELLO, ID, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ICCU and Stukent®, a leading edtech provider …

Mangrove Property Insurance Assumes Approximately 30,000 Policies From Citizens Property Insurance

Reflects an 86.4% Acceptance Rate of Policies Selected ST. PETERSBURG, FL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mangrove Property Insurance (Mangrove), one of Florida’s newest admitted homeowners insurance carriers, has …

Elphi Launches New Borrower Point of Sale, Enhancing Its End-to-End Mortgage Origination Platform

Elphi expands its proven LOS with a new Borrower POS - delivering private lenders a powerful, end-to-end platform to streamline loan origination. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Elphi, a leading mortgage loan …

From Advocacy to AI: What’s Powering the Next Era of CFIs—Live at EMERGE 2025

Eltropy’s annual conference, April 22-25, puts spotlight on contact center innovation, power of platform and new strides in AI technologies including AI Voice SANTA CLARA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eltropy, the …