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Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Beijing for a pivotal four-day trip from 13 to 17 January 2026, the...
Over 500 newly qualified doctors have joined the healthcare workforce and begun their roles across New Zealand, according to Health...
U.S. President Donald Trump cautions that America will unleash harsh measures if Iran hangs anti-regime demonstrators, while monitors tally over...
A new industry survey highlights a change toward more mature drinking habits among Kiwis. Conducted in October 2025 and published the...
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has announced the establishment of an emergency reserve scheme (ERS) to provide households and...
Amazon claims broad compatibility for its upgraded AI assistant Alexa+ across nearly all its devices. During last week's Consumer Electronics...
A survey from Westpac signals a slight uptick in the labour market, suggesting unemployment has likely topped out at 5.3%. The...
Cotality, previously Corelogic, has issued its updated Cordell Construction Cost Index, revealing a 0.9% rise in residential building costs over...
Social media giant Meta has ramped up pressure on Australian authorities to rethink the nation's trailblazing law barring under-16s from...
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) is liaising with 39 registered Kiwis in Iran amid two weeks of...
Technology leaders Apple and Google have forged a multi-year pact, harnessing Google’s Gemini AI and cloud expertise to drive Apple’s...
The BBC has lodged court papers in Florida aiming to quash a $5 billion defamation suit from U.S. President Donald...
Venezuela's main stock index, the IBC, has rocketed more than 130 per cent to all-time highs since U.S. forces seized...
U.S. President Donald Trump has introduced sweeping trade measures against nations engaging in commerce with Iran, announcing a 25 per...
The government is acting to secure fair electricity prices for Kiwis by strengthening the Electricity Authority, Energy Minister Simon Watts...
OpenAI has launched a new ChatGPT Health feature in the United States, allowing users to receive more tailored responses by...
