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Fonterra prepares Stirling site as organic recruitment expands

Fonterra is inviting farmers in Southland and Canterbury to join its Organic Programme as the co-operative prepares to begin processing...

By Nicole Valdez | 22 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Rescuers probe landslide from heavy North Island rains

Heavy downpours from a tropical low have hammered New Zealand's North Island, causing landslides, flooding, and power outages for roughly...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Forestry Minister announces proposed ETS cost reductions

Forestry Minister Todd McClay today revealed further cuts to Emissions Trading Scheme Registry (ETS) costs for forest owners. “The last Labour...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Jan 2026 | 1 min read
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ASB offers support for customers impacted by severe weather

As heavy rain impacts North Island regions, ASB provides financial support options for affected customers facing money concerns. Tailored support for...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Jan 2026 | 1 min read
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OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT age detection tool

OpenAI has begun implementing an age estimation system across ChatGPT personal accounts worldwide, a key measure to enhance protection for...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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ComCom warns Woolworths NZ over Grocery Act breach

The Commerce Commission has issued a warning to Woolworths New Zealand over an apparent breach of the Grocery Industry Competition...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Hipkins slams government during election-year speech

Labour leader Chris Hipkins launched a fierce attack on the government in his first election-year speech, blaming it for New...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Jan 2026 | 3 min read
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New Zealand schedules election for 7 November

New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has declared that the country will hold its general election on 7 November. This...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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NZ job ads dip in December — SEEK report

SEEK's latest employment report indicates job ads in New Zealand dipped 0.3% in December from November, yet remained 6.7% above...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
netflix records 325 million subscribers with modest profit gain

Netflix records 325 million subscribers with modest profit gain

Netflix announced on Tuesday that its global paid subscriber base has reached 325 million, a key milestone since the last...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
europe freezes us trade pact amid tariff threats

Europe freezes US trade pact amid tariff threats

European Parliament members have decided to pause the approval process for a key trade deal with the United States, finalised...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Assassin of Japan’s ex-PM Shinzo Abe handed life term

The Nara District Court has handed Tetsuya Yamagami, aged 45, a life sentence for assassinating former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Trump vows no retreat from Greenland push

U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated his resolve to gain control of Greenland, posting on social media that there is...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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BNZ steps up support for weather-affected customers

BNZ said it will support customers impacted by the severe weather events. The package includes:  Ability to review home lending facilities on...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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$3.1M loan greenlit for Gore industrial subdivision

The government allocated a $3.1 million Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) loan to launch an industrial subdivision near Gore, Associate Minister...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 21 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Luxon invited to Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza ceasefire

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has received an invitation to US President Donald Trump's 'board of peace' for Gaza, as the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 21 Jan 2026 | 1 min read
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