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Tight job market limits career mobility for Asian workers
A migrant background makes it hard for some workers to find better positions elsewhere, so many stay where they are.

Wild Tech appoints Tiffany Ong as Head of Microsoft in Singapore
Wild Tech appoints Tiffany Ong as Head of Microsoft in Singapore to lead regional digital transformation and expand ERP, CRM, and AI services across Asia Pacific.

Chiefs to sign Wallabies midfielder - report
Another Australian is set to follow James O’Connor’s lead by playing his Super Rugby on this side of the Tasman.

Marlborough is zoned for growth, says mayor in face of RMA reforms
The council’s housing growth plan is hoped to keep them out of the firing line, as new legislation could allow central government to override council plans.

Marlborough’s sister region relationship ‘going from strength to strength’
Mayor Nadine Taylor has headed a trade delegation to Marlborough’s sister region Ningxia, where wine, education, and opportunity were on the menu.

The great Bitcoin power shift has large holders dumping 500,000 coins
Despite a flurry of bullish headlines, from corporate treasuries embracing Bitcoin to the Trump administration’s full-throated crypto endorsement, the largest digital currency has remained stuck in its trading range for months.

US stocks set another record and yields leap on signals the US economy is solid
The S&P 500 rose 0.8% and set an all-time high for the fourth time in five days.

Auckland's Zig Zag track reopens after closure due to storm-damage in 2023
A popular track in Auckland's suburb of Titirangi has reopened this week, following closure after storm-damage from the weather events of early 2023.

Nick Ognenovski named Chief Revenue Officer at Bridgit to drive growth
Bridgit appoints Nick Ognenovski as Chief Revenue Officer to lead revenue strategy and accelerate growth in Australia's non-bank lending sector.

'Do your thing uce': Inspiring message follows All Blacks rookie’s rapid rise
Christian Lio-Willie was only named in the wider squad to face France as injury cover. Now he’s in the starting XV for the first test.

Taranaki residents battle 'shin-deep water' during thunderstorm
Water inundated workshops, garages and roads as up to 280mm of rain hit Taranaki .

Photos of grief and tributes after deaths of Diogo Jota and his brother
The pair were killed in a car crash shortly after midnight in Spain when the Lamborghini they were travelling in veered off a road and burst into flames.

F1 driver addresses future amid Max Verstappen rumours
George Russell caused a stir last week when he suggested that ‘conversations with the likes of Verstappen are ongoing’.

Councils assessing damage after heavy rainfall in Taranaki
Council staff right across the region continue to monitor the ongoing damage caused by torrential rain across Taranaki on Thursday.

Pukaha Mt Bruce Wildlife Centre doors stay open after multi-million-dollar deal
The centre replaced its entire board last month after issuing an urgent plea for financial help.

Trump aims to shut trade loopholes China uses to evade tariffs
The US president’s two-tiered trade deal with Vietnam aims squarely at practices China has long used to skirt US tariffs.

Seymour criticises Waititi for 'insane views' about African leader
Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré has drawn praise from the Te Pati Maori co-leader, provoking the ire of ACT.

Live: Taranaki highways closed as damage becomes clear after heavy rain
A number of state highways are closed or reduced to one lane as residens are warned to stay away from contaminated floodwater.

Solomon King FC in contention for inaugural OFC Professional League
Solomon Islands PM has confirmed that Solomon King FC is one of the 13 clubs now awaiting final selection by the OFC for the pro-league set to kick-off in January 2026.