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drinking responsibly women focus on immediate health, not long term harm

Drinking responsibly? Women focus on immediate health, not long-term harm

A new study shows that midlife women focus more on alcohol’s immediate health effects than on long-term risks such as...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 10 Apr 2026 | 3 min read
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Ceasefire hopes fade as fuel costs stay stubborn

Oil prices initially plunged following the announcement of a two-week fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran, sparking hopes...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 10 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
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Shoppers cheer longer parking limits at Onehunga Mall

Residents are welcoming a pilot programme that will extend parking time limits on one of Auckland’s most ticketed streets. Starting in...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 09 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
kiwis keep spending steady despite iran conflict and wet weather

Kiwis keep spending steady despite Iran conflict and wet weather

Consumer spending processed through Worldline NZ’s payments network in March 2026 managed a slight increase over last year, but external...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 09 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
us dismantles russian router hacking network

US dismantles Russian router hacking network

American law enforcement has dismantled a sprawling Russian cyber operation that secretly commandeered thousands of home and office routers around...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 09 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
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Kiwisaver markets to be lifted by Trump‑led ceasefire in Iran, investors eye gains

KiwiSaver providers are cautiously optimistic that the announcement of a ceasefire in the Iran conflict, brokered under the firm leadership...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 09 Apr 2026 | 3 min read
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Anthropic debuts Mythos AI preview for cybersecurity

Anthropic, the AI safety-focused startup behind the Claude models, has quietly unveiled a preview of its most advanced system yet....

By Mike Jerome Infante | 09 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
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US-Iran truce shaken amid deadly strikes in Lebanon

The fragile two-week truce between Iran and the United States faced uncertainty on Wednesday, as Tehran threatened to resume hostilities...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 09 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
bill gates to testify on epstein links

Bill Gates to testify on Epstein links

Bill Gates, the Microsoft co-founder turned global philanthropist, is preparing to testify before the U.S. House Oversight Committee on 10...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 09 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
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Ceasefire secured, Peters signals more work ahead to lock in peace

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has welcomed the announcement of a two‑week ceasefire in the Iran war as a step forward,...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 09 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
crude falls under $100 after hormuz deal

Crude falls under $100 after Hormuz deal

Oil prices crashed below $100 on Tuesday evening after a surprise truce eased fears over the Strait of Hormuz. U.S....

By Mike Jerome Infante | 09 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
Vibrant city life in Wellington captured with stunning light trails on a bustling street at night.

Consumer complaints are already directing Commerce Commission enforcement action

140 complaints in a month was all it took When the Commerce Commission received approximately 140 complaints about fuel prices in...

By B2B News | 09 Apr 2026 | 5 min read
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Stats NZ reaches for the stick as its data collection crumbles

Stats NZ is consulting on an infringement scheme that would let it issue $400 fines to individuals who refuse to...

By B2B News | 09 Apr 2026 | 5 min read
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Oil hits $100 and the market barely notices

The war premium that wasn't Oil prices surged from around US$60 per barrel to over US$100 following the US-Israeli strike on...

By B2B News | 09 Apr 2026 | 4 min read
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Palantir just became America’s warfighting AI. Where does that leave New Zealand?

The Pentagon moved, Wellington shrugged A 9 March memo from US Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg designated Palantir's Maven Smart...

By B2B News | 09 Apr 2026 | 5 min read
A lively outdoor gathering of motorcyclists raising their helmets in celebration or unity.

Higher motorcycle levies are collecting less money from fewer registered bikes

The numbers behind the revolt ACC wants motorcycle registration costs to rise between 20% and 68% over three years, depending on...

By B2B News | 09 Apr 2026 | 5 min read
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