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Chinese experts and business leaders said AI toys, designed for emotional support and companionship, are primed to ignite the next...
The Motor Trade Association cautions that proposed Warrant of Fitness reforms may drive up repair expenses and compromise vehicle safety. The...
WhatsApp, Meta's vital messaging tool for millions of Indians, faces a regulatory storm in its largest market. New government orders...
According to the government's latest Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries report, next year's food and fibre exports are projected...
Services sector activity weakened further in November, hitting its lowest level in six months and dimming prospects for a recovery...
U.S. regulators under President Donald Trump plan to slap their harshest safety label—a "black box" warning—on Covid-19 vaccines, sources tell...
From April 1 next year, New Zealand's minimum wage will rise to $23.95 per hour, a 2% increase from the...
A Hong Kong court has convicted Jimmy Lai, the city's prominent media tycoon, on two national security charges and one...
Blaise Metreweli, Britain's new MI6 director and the first woman in the agency's 116-year history to hold the public-facing "C"...
South Korean authorities have levelled explosive accusations against deposed President Yoon Suk Yeol, claiming he orchestrated provocations against North Korea...
The Bondi Beach shooting during a Hanukkah event has intensified pressure for tougher Australian firearms restrictions. A father-son pair killed 16...
Kiwis are encouraged to verify their passport expiry dates ahead of summer, anticipating a huge spike in applications next year. In...
New Zealand Winegrowers has reported progress in sustainability initiatives during 2025, including the introduction of mandatory biosecurity planning and the...
The Education and Workforce Select Committee has recommended the Employment Relations Amendment Bill proceed to passage, signalling the most significant...
Australia-based forestry investor New Forests has closed a A$700 million (NZ$803m) investment fund after agreeing to sell its remaining New...
Northland has more registered businesses in Aotearoa; however, the region is grappling with the highest unemployment rate in the country,...