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Cryptocurrencies use massive amounts of power – but eco-friendly alternatives come with their own risks

Written by Dulani Jayasuriya, Lecturer in Accounting and Finance, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau

As the urgency of climate change ramps up, focus is increasing on digital currencies to address their environmental impact.

According to industry forecasts, the global cryptocurrency market is expected to surge to US$4.94 billion by 2030. But the process of mining digital currencies such as Bitcoin requires immense...

A booming longevity industry wants to sell us ‘immortality’. There could be hidden costs
Lu ShaoJi/GettyIf you could, would you pay to live forever? Some Silicon Valley billionaires aren’t just making tech pr…
Engineering Companies Melbourne: Driving Innovation and Infrastructure Growth
As Melbourne continues to expand with new residential developments, commercial hubs, and large-scale infrastructure project…
The ‘anxiety economy’ is booming. But should companies be profiting from our fears?
Ron Lach/Pexels, The Conversation, CC BY-SAWhen the newly appointed chief executive of tracking app Life360 recently describe…
New climate report warns property prices face a $611 billion hit. What does that mean?
Climate risks are hitting where Australians feel it most: at home. One of the headline-grabbing figures in a new climate risk…
From batteries to EV chargers, Australia and NZ need these 3 fixes to hit net-zero at less cost
New figures show Australians bought a record 85,000 home batteries in the first half of 2025. That’s almost three times…
AI companies want copyright exemptions – for NZ creatives, the market is their best protection
Getty ImagesRight now in the United States, there are dozens of pending lawsuits involving copyright claims against artificia…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

5 Reasons to Hire a Building Contract Lawyer Before Your Next Construction Project in Melbourne
If you're planning to build, renovate, or develop a property in Melbourne, you might be focusing on finding the right architect, builder, or project manager. But there’s one professional most…

Art for art’s sake? How NZ’s cultural organisations can maintain integrity and still make money
Stokkete/ShutterstockWhen Auckland mayor Wayne Brown said in 2022 that the Auckland Art Gallery had the foot traffic of a corner dairy and cast the institution as an “uneconomic” entity, he…
Ducted AC: Best Ducted Air Conditioners in Australia of 2022
Large buildings like hospitals and offices tend to use ducted air conditioning the most. Ducted ACs use a reverse cycle system that works through multiple ducts; all of which connect…
Bonza reveals it’s ‘Here for Allstralia’ as thousands of travellers have their say
Thousands of travellers have had their say about new low-cost carrier Bonza ahead of its launch in the first half of 2022. Since Bonza was announced in mid-October, thousands of…

Why it’s time telcos rethink location and put customer experience first

Maurice Zicman, Vice President - CX Strategy at TP in Australia unpacks why the telco industry must rethink old assumptions and focus on digital-f...

Manny Shah: Is your business disappearing from Google? You’re not alone

Small business owners across Australia are panicking as their websites vanish from Google’s front pages overnight. According to Manny Shah, cofounde...

MR Roads named Queensland Finalist in the 2025 Telstra Best of Business Awards

MR Roads, co-founded by Daniel Mikus and James Rolph, has been announced as a Queensland finalist in the prestigious 2025 Telstra Best of Business...

AWS research shows strong AI adoption momentum in Australia, with startups outpacing large enterprises in innovation

Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company, released new research revealing that while artificial intelligence (AI) adoption continues to acce...

Changing the World One Bite At a Time: IKU Turns 40

One of Australia’s first plant-based, chef-led eateries and now ready meal provider IKU is celebrating its 40 year anniversary with the business e...

Three generations marking 45 years in hot-air balloons

Australia’s leading hot-air balloon company is celebrating 45 years in the sky and its 700,000th passenger, driven by the passion of father-son du...