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NZ business leaders show optimism for 2026, study says

According to Datacom’s Business Outlook 2026 survey, several business leaders in New Zealand are showing signs of renewed optimism. The...

By Nicole Valdez | 12 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
walmart partners with google on gemini shopping tool

Walmart partners with Google on Gemini shopping tool

Google and Walmart have launched a partnership integrating Gemini AI to let customers search and buy products from Walmart and...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 12 Jan 2026 | 2 min read

Kiwis with US visa woes hit new peak

Last year, the number of New Zealanders facing US detention or immigration issues in America climbed to a record high...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 12 Jan 2026 | 1 min read
stellantis drops jeep, chrysler plug in hybrids

Stellantis drops Jeep, Chrysler plug-in hybrids

Stellantis has discontinued plug-in hybrid models from Jeep SUVs and the Chrysler minivan due to declining electric vehicle sales, quality...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 12 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
auckland

Jehovah’s Witness Convention set to pump $20M into Auckland economy

A Jehovah's Witnesses convention is projected to inject over $20 million into Auckland's economy. The said event, which runs for three...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 12 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
iran threatens us bases as unrest spreads nationwide

Iran threatens US bases as unrest spreads nationwide

Anti-government protests rage across Iran into a third week as Tehran vows fierce reprisals against potential U.S. strikes. Verified footage...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 12 Jan 2026 | 1 min read
white house cafe on selwyn lake rd

Iconic Canterbury cafe hits market 10 years after closure

Canterbury's White House Cafe is now on the market nearly a decade after shutting its doors to customers. The Selwyn Lake...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 12 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
protests erupt over fatal ice shooting in minnesota

Protests erupt over fatal ICE shooting in Minnesota

Thousands rallied in Minneapolis on Saturday night against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement amid biting cold, protesting the fatal shooting...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 12 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
managemyhealth

Majority hit by ManageMyHealth cyberattack live in Northland

Health NZ reports that over 70% of individuals affected by the ManageMyHealth data breach hail from Northland. The ransomware group Kazu,...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 12 Jan 2026 | 1 min read
us carries out large scale retaliatory strikes against isis in syria

US, allies strike IS targets in Syria

American forces alongside coalition partners have hammered Islamic State (IS) positions in Syria with extensive airstrikes ordered by President Donald...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 12 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
gel pak

Kmart recalls gel packs over toxic substance fears

Kmart said it is recalling two gel pack products amid fears they could contain a toxic substance. These products are the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 12 Jan 2026 | 1 min read
china probes meta's manus acquisition

China probes Meta’s Manus acquisition

China’s Ministry of Commerce announced on Thursday a review of Meta Platforms’ acquisition of Singapore-based AI firm Manus, valued above...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 09 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
jpmorgan lands apple card deal as goldman exits

JPMorgan lands Apple Card deal as Goldman exits

JPMorgan Chase has finalised a deal to replace Goldman Sachs as issuer of the Apple credit card. Both banks announced...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 09 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
cambodia deports crypto scam suspect to china

Cambodia deports crypto scam suspect to China

Cambodian officials have deported a prominent businessman to China after his arrest. He faces accusations of directing a huge digital...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 09 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
minneapolis shooting sparks immigration fury

Minneapolis shooting sparks immigration fury

A federal immigration officer fatally shot 37-year-old U.S. citizen Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning, igniting protests across...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 09 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
australia battles extreme heatwave, bushfire crisis

Australia battles extreme heatwave, bushfire crisis

Australia battles a ferocious heatwave sparking grave bushfire perils, with officials activating urgent safeguards nationwide. Severe heat alerts blanket all...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 09 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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