The government has introduced a bill to establish what it calls Communities of Online Learning, or Cools.

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We’ve all heard the software-as-a-service investment pitch: once a SaaS company has signed enough monthly subscribers to cover its costs, every additional customer is gravy.

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The telecommunications lines company, Chorus [NZX: CNU], says it’s made some strides on improving service levels but that there’s still room for improvement.

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Auckland International Airport [NZX:AIA] is stepping up its spending to deal with increased passenger numbers – and also offset next year’s pricing reset.

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New Zealand King Salmon still hopes to be able to establish a domestic salmon feed plant in the foreseeable future.

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The revelation that Labour’s top adviser and Andrew Little’s chief of staff, Matt McCarten, will be stepping down from the role has opened up debate over who will be his replacement.

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Ebos Group [NZX: EBO] could spend up to $400 million on a new acquisition without needing to ask shareholders for fresh capital.

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Former prime minister Helen Clark’s bid for the top job at the UN is all but over. She is likely to pull out after the third straw poll of candidates for the position of secretary-general.

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The 7-Series won’t be the top rung on BMW’s model ladder by 2020, if rumours of a new ultra-luxurious 9-Series prove correct.

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A New Zealand start-up has caught the eye of Apple co-founder Steven Wozniak after winning an award for its social impact this week.

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