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french mps back under 15 social media ban

French MPs back under-15 social media ban

France's National Assembly has endorsed a bill to prohibit social media use by children under 15, a measure strongly supported...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 28 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Judith Collins quits politics for Law Commission presidency

Judith Collins, the minister and former National Party leader, is stepping down from politics to take up the role of...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 28 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Menopause fuels brain patterns seen in Alzheimer’s

A major UK study shows menopause triggers brain changes resembling those in Alzheimer's disease. Researchers examined nearly 125,000 women, including MRI...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 28 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
trump hikes south korea tariffs to 25 per cent

Trump hikes South Korea tariffs to 25 per cent

United States President Donald Trump has ramped up trade tensions with South Korea by imposing 25 per cent tariffs on...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 28 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
venezuela's acting president rejects us orders

Venezuela’s acting president rejects US orders

Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez has firmly rejected what she sees as overreach from the United States, stating she has...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 28 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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US severs ties with WHO

The United States has completed its formal withdrawal from the World Health Organisation (WHO), ending a partnership that supplied the...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 28 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
jobs market shows first signs of recovery, bnz says

Jobs market shows early signs of recovery, BNZ says

BNZ reports early improvements in the jobs market, signalling a drop in unemployment by mid-year. BNZ head of research, Stephen Toplis,...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 28 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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NZ government bonds hit 4.6% as global fiscal fears mount

New Zealand government bond yields have been climbing since last year, tracking global trends amid inflation, fiscal concerns, and market...

By Nicole Valdez | 27 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Pro-invest Group bags NZ’s first green key eco-labels

Pro-invest Group has become the first hotel operator in New Zealand to achieve Green Key certification for three of its...

By Nicole Valdez | 27 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Asbestos concerns rise as NZ urban centres face renovation boom

New Zealand’s construction and property sectors are seeing increased attention on asbestos management as older buildings undergo renovation and demolition....

By Nicole Valdez | 27 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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NZ vehicle maintenance sector surges amid ageing fleet

New Zealand’s vehicle maintenance industry continues to grow, underpinned by structural demand rather than short-term trends. “The Motor Vehicle Engine and...

By Nicole Valdez | 27 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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142 NZ Post service counters set for closure

NZ Post said it will shut down 142 service counters located in convenience stores, pharmacies, and libraries nationwide. These closures stem...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 27 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Severe weather halts 2degrees 3G network shutdown

2degrees has postponed its 3G network shutdown by one week as New Zealand contends with states of emergency triggered by...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 27 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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NZ dental sector proves resilient with $2.0B valuation

New Zealand’s dental industry has hit a major financial milestone, reaching a $2.0 billion valuation as of 2025. “New Zealand's dental...

By Nicole Valdez | 27 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
australia battles extreme heatwave on national holiday

Australia battles extreme heatwave on national holiday

A formidable heat dome is propelling a historic heatwave through much of Australia, prompting widespread warnings as millions celebrate the...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 27 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Agricultural drones replace ground machinery on steep NZ Terrain

Agricultural drone use is expanding steadily across New Zealand, with more farmers adopting the technology as part of routine land...

By Nicole Valdez | 27 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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