Development of Advanced Military Technologies: New Zealand is Investing Millions of Dollars in its Defense Industry

New Zealand is investing millions of dollars in the development of advanced military technologies to support its defense industry. This was announced on Friday, October 3rd, by the country’s government, Reuters reports. The country will also...

Economic Freedom Begins Recovery From COVID-Era Government Meddling

The good news is that the first 20 years of the millennium saw overall increases in economic freedom around the world—with continuous improvement through the second decade. The bad news is that not just the United States but most of the world lost...

Auckland family shocked by $37k gas quote, despite DIY efforts to cut costs

An Auckland family says they were shocked to receive a quote of nearly $37,000 to connect their Bucklands Beach property to Vector's gas network, despite doing part of the installation work themselves to lower the cost. The homeowner, who asked to...

New Zealand Winegrowers releases its 2025 annual report

Friday, 3 October, 2025 The Shout, Charlotte Cowan Positives include 2025 marking the 30th anniversary of Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand, an industry-led, independently audited, sustainability certification programme that is a key...

UAE, New Zealand discuss fostering parliamentary cooperation

Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence Affairs, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Federal National Council (FNC), met on Friday in Abu Dhabi with Tim van de Molen, Chair of Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee of the...

Week Ahead: Central Banks in Focus with FOMC, ECB, and RBNZ, Plus Japan Politics

SAT: Japanese LDP Leadership Election SUN: OPEC+ Meeting MON: EZ Construction PMI (Sep), Sentix (Oct), US Employment Trends (Sep), New Zealand NZIER (Q3) TUE: EIA STEO; German Industrial Orders (Aug), US International Trade (Aug), Canadian Trade...

I don’t have a permanent home, how can I get a bank account? – Mary Holm

“People without a fixed address can still open a bank account, although the process can be a bit more challenging,” a Reserve Bank spokeswoman says. “Banks are required to comply with Know Your Customer (KYC) obligations, which means verifying a...

Dollar and Other Currency Rates in Pakistan Today – October 03, 2025

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has published the latest mark-to-market (M2M) currency rates for major international currencies against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) on October 03, 2025. These rates, essential for authorized foreign exchange dealers...

Championing indigenous knowledge from Aotea to the World Bank

At 25 years old Taumata Toki (Ngāti Rehua) is blending his love for the environment with his professional work at the World Bank Group. Toki is a construction lawyer at Simpson Grierson and an observer for the World Bank’s Climate Investment...

Business News | From Basil Box to Sangam Italiano - Prayagraj Welcomes Its First Authentic Italian Dining Experience

VMPL Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 3: A new wave of culinary excitement has arrived in Prayagraj with the launch of Sangam Italiano, a restaurant that promises to bring authentic Italian flavors to the historic city. Founded by Chef...

Business News | GJC Welcomes Maharashtra Government's Landmark Initiative: Formation of State-Level 'Dakshata Committee' for Jewellers' Security

NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 3: The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex body representing over 600,000 jewellers across India, heartily welcomes the Maharashtra Government's historic step of establishing a...

Council funding pulled from business park schemes

The future of two business park schemes has been called into question after a council withdrew promised finding. Cash previously allocated for projects at Jade Business Park in Murton and South Church Enterprise Park in Bishop Auckland has been...

New Zealand Playing XI vs Australia- 2nd T20I, Australia Tour of New Zealand 2025

New Zealand will be up against Australia in the second of the three-match T20I series. This article provides details about New Zealand's Playing 11 vs Australia for the second match of the series. New Zealand Playing XI vs Australia- 2nd T20I,...

How growth markets are redefining the global economy

For decades, development has been measured almost exclusively through gross domestic product and other macroeconomic indicators. Using these metrics, the world economy delivered rising growth rates, expanding infrastructure and global integration....

Business News | Fintellix Named Category Leader in Chartis RiskTech 2025 Quadrant

SMPL Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 3: Fintellix, a leading provider of compliance, regulatory, and risk management solutions for financial institutions, has been named a Category Leader in Chartis Research's RiskTech Regulatory Reporting...

Business News | Record Rs 4.75 Lakh Crore of Sales Expected During Festivals, Driven by Swadeshi Products: CAIT

New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): With the onset of the festival season, Indian traders are expecting record-breaking business. According to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), Diwali sales this year are projected to surpass an...

Business News | Zaggle Promoter Group Infuses INR 20 Cr at INR 567/share, Underscoring Strong Conviction; Gains INR 40 Cr Strategic Brand-Led Investment from BCCL

VMPL Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 3: Zaggle, one of India's leading B2B SaaS FinTech innovators, today announced two landmark developments that reinforce its growth trajectory and underscore strong shareholder confidence. Also Read |...

Business News | Lights, Camera, Moscow! Moskino Brings World-class Filming Opportunities to FICCI FRAMES 2025

India PR Distribution Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 3: Moskino, a Moscow subordinated film institution, has been appointed a Destination Partner for FICCI FRAMES 2025, taking place October 7-8 at the Fairmont Hotel in Mumbai. In this role,...

Business News | How HDFC Sky Is Making Free Research Recommendations Accessible to Every Investor

VMPL New Delhi [India], October 3: Investing in the stock market can be intimidating, especially for beginners who lack access to reliable information. Traditionally, high-quality research recommendations were available only to premium...

No Beyoncé or K-pop so Argentina v South Africa will have to boost RFU’s bank balance

A quick look at Twickenham’s upcoming events and, alas, still no Beyoncé. No Bills, Bills, Bills for Mr Sweeney just yet. In fact, the Rugby Football Union’s ambition to host more concerts and thereby pay for Twickenham’s £660m rebuild has...