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us exits dozens of global organisations

US exits dozens of global organisations

U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the United States to withdraw from 66 international organisations, many focused on climate change....

By Mike Jerome Infante | 09 Jan 2026 | 1 min read
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ManageMyHealth hackers pull stolen data from online posting

Hackers claiming to have breached ManageMyHealth app's data have taken down the stolen information from online postings. The 'Kazu' hackers previously...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 08 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
government eyes ai for drafting next new year's honours citations

Government eyes AI for drafting next New Year’s Honours citations

The government plans to employ generative AI in drafting citations for the next New Year's Honours. These citations offer brief summaries...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 08 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
bottles with fresh milk in a box.

Dairy prices rebound sharply on demand surge

The latest Global Dairy Trade index shows a sharp rise in dairy prices, reversing months of declining auction values and...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 08 Jan 2026 | 1 min read
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Infant formula recalled over cereulide risk

New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS), Pharmac, and the Ministry of Health are supporting Nestlé's recall of five batches of Alfamino...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 08 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
eb games to close every new zealand outlet

EB Games to close every New Zealand outlet

Video game and pop culture merchandise retailer EB Games plans to wind down its New Zealand operations and shutter all...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 08 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
nvidia launches reasoning tech for autonomous vehicles

Nvidia launches reasoning tech for autonomous vehicles

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang launched the Alpamayo AI platform at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. It equips autonomous vehicles with...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 07 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
amd debuts ai processors at ces

AMD debuts AI processors at CES

AMD has unveiled cutting-edge AI processors and gaming chips at CES 2026, aiming to embed artificial intelligence into everyday computing...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 07 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
touadéra wins third car term in landslide

Touadéra wins third CAR term in landslide

Central African Republic leader Faustin-Archange Touadéra has swept to a third presidential term. He dominated the December 28 ballot with...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 07 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
south korea seeks new phase in china ties

South Korea seeks new phase in China ties

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung called for a "new phase" in ties with China during Monday's meeting with Xi Jinping...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 07 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
cuba defies us amid venezuela turmoil

Cuba defies US amid Venezuela turmoil

Cuba faces deepening peril after the U.S. Delta Force removed Nicolás Maduro from power in Caracas. The island relies heavily on...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 07 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
maduro pleads not guilty to drug charges

Maduro pleads not guilty to drug charges

Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela's deposed president captured in a U.S. raid, faced a Manhattan court on Monday. He denounced his seizure...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 07 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
bottle o cumberland

Bottle store’s licence renewed, hours adjustment denied

Bottle-O Cumberland's liquor licence has been renewed for a further three years, but authorities rejected its bid to extend opening...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 06 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
eens dominate top supermarket offenders

Facial recognition rollout reveals teens as top supermarket offenders in South Island stores

Foodstuffs South Island is testing facial recognition technology at three Pak'nSave stores in Christchurch. While itsPrivacy Impact Assessment states the technology...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 06 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
domestic violence experts warning of increase in abusive partners using tracking devices

Abusers’ surge in device stalking alarms experts

Domestic violence experts report a disturbing rise in abusive ex-partners tracking victims via mini devices and mobile apps. Help at Hand,...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 06 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
health minister simeon brown

Health Minister orders probe into ManageMyHealth cyber breach

Health Minister Simeon Brown has directed the Ministry of Health to examine its handling of a cybersecurity breach at ManageMyHealth...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 06 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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