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Trump reveals US-India trade pact

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new trade agreement with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi. American tariffs on Indian...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 04 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
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Labour MP Peeni Henare bows out of Parliament

Senior Labour list MP Peeni Henare has revealed he won't contest the next general election, prioritising his family and personal...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
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New Modern Slavery Bill drafted to close gaps in supply chain accountability

New Zealand companies with annual revenue above $100 million would be required to publish annual statements on modern slavery risks...

By Nicole Valdez | 03 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
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Government announces changes to Graduated Driver Licensing System

The government is reforming New Zealand’s Graduated Driver Licensing System (GDLS) to cut costs and simplify the process for young...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
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New Zealand launches 7th annual sustainability profession survey

New Zealand has launched the seventh annual survey tracking trends among sustainability professionals, focusing on pay, skills, wellbeing, and career...

By Nicole Valdez | 03 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
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China finalises landmark nationwide climate disclosure standard

China has finalised its first nationwide climate disclosure standard, formally binding corporate climate reporting to national emissions targets and reinforcing...

By Nicole Valdez | 03 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
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Many Kiwis prefer in-person GP visits, survey reveals

A recent survey of almost 1,800 New Zealand patients reveals a strong preference for in-person consultations with family doctors, underscoring...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
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DHL scales up electric fleets and renewable hubs across Asia Pacific

DHL Group stepped up its decarbonisation activity across Asia Pacific in 2025, rolling out sustainable fuels, electric vehicles and carbon-neutral...

By Nicole Valdez | 03 Feb 2026 | 2 min read

Seymour called cost of some school uniforms outrageous

Families face steep uniform costs as the school year begins, with some sets nearing $1000. David Seymour, also the associate education...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
amazon axes 16,000 jobs in latest shake up

Amazon axes 16,000 jobs in latest shake-up

Amazon is cutting 16,000 jobs in its latest corporate overhaul, adding to 14,000 roles axed last October and fuelling concerns...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
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Rice Bowl Burger Bar set to permanently close this month

Rice Bowl Burger Bar, Wellington's longstanding hole-in-the-wall fish and chip spot, will roll down its shutters for good at the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
uk china reset unlocks new investments

UK-China reset unlocks new investments

Sir Keir Starmer's trip to Beijing signals a thaw in UK-China relations after years of diplomatic frost. Both leaders, facing...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Feb 2026 | 3 min read
consumer credit demand jumps 9.4% last month

Consumer credit demand jumps 9.4% last month

Consumer credit demand surged 9.4% last month, Centrix reveals.  This reflects more mortgage applications and a spike in personal loans.  The credit...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
oil slumps 4 per cent on us iran talks

Oil slumps 4 per cent on US-Iran talks

Global crude oil prices plunged more than 4 per cent on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that negotiations...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
gold, silver plunge further after record fall

Gold, silver plunge further after record fall

Precious metals markets deepened their losses on Monday, as gold declined 5 per cent and silver tumbled over 10 per...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
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Mandelson quits Labour over Epstein files

Peter Mandelson, a former Labour heavyweight, has quit the party to avoid further damage from his past ties to Jeffrey...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
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