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Warning over Uber’s market power after Ola leaves NZ
Technology

Warning over Uber’s market power after Ola leaves NZ

Rideshare competitor Ola had its last day of operations on April 12.

Gregor Thompson 16 Apr 2024
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Thai agents charged over alleged NZ visa fraud
News in Brief

Thai agents charged over alleged NZ visa fraud

Two visa agents in Thailand have been accused of providing fake documents for more than 100 New Zealand visitor visa applications.Jirasin Bunyasing confessed on video to producing fake documents for use on NZ visitor visa applications after a raid and subsequent interrogation by...

Staff reporters 15 Apr 2024
Record numbers of migrants to NZ offset by Kiwis leaving
News in Brief

Record numbers of migrants to NZ offset by Kiwis leaving

February arrivals – and departures – set new records.

Staff reporters 15 Apr 2024
PSI release shows service sector dropping into contraction

PSI release shows service sector dropping into contraction

Service sector numbers show the economy could be weaker than forecast.

Staff reporters 15 Apr 2024


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