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Russia strikes Ukrainian city as peace talks wrap in US

Russia launched a major overnight aerial attack on Kremenchuk, a central industrial city in Ukraine, causing widespread disruptions to essential...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 08 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
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FMA chairman steps back amid MBIE investigation

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has launched an investigation into issues reportedly raised concerning Financial Markets Authority...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 06 Dec 2025 | 1 min read
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Fashion giants face ad ban for unproven sustainability claims

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority has banned online adverts from Nike, Superdry and Lacoste after ruling that each brand used...

By Nicole Valdez | 06 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
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Aus–NZ Ministers put energy costs at centre of Auckland talks

Senior finance, climate and energy ministers from Australia and New Zealand met in Auckland on 5 December for the third...

By Nicole Valdez | 05 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
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Wet & Forget to close Dunedin store as part of retail overhaul

Cleaning supplies retailer Wet & Forget has announced the ‘‘difficult decision’’ to shut its Dunedin store amid a nationwide restructuring...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
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Phillip Gibson named next IAG New Zealand chief executive

Phillip Gibson is set to take over as IAG New Zealand’s chief executive from March 2.  The current head of the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
salesforce reports higher profits with strong cloud service growth

Salesforce reports higher profits with strong cloud service growth

Salesforce exceeded expectations with its third-quarter results and raised its revenue forecast for the fourth quarter, sending shares up 2%...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
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Fletcher Building adjusts funding structure amid debt

The building materials company Fletcher Building has simplified its funding structure while its debt continues to exceed the target range. Fletcher...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
meta removes australian teens from instagram, facebook

Meta removes Australian teens from Instagram, Facebook

Meta has begun removing Instagram, Facebook, and Threads accounts of Australian users under 16 ahead of the country's groundbreaking social...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
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Air NZ cabin crew plan strike ahead of Christmas

The Air NZ cabin crew union is justifying the decision to schedule strike action eight days ahead of Christmas. While...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
fatal blaze prompts hong kong scaffolding crackdown

Fatal blaze prompts Hong Kong scaffolding crackdown

Hong Kong authorities have required the immediate dismantling of protective netting from all renovation sites by Saturday, intensifying safety measures...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
us tariff drop gives hyundai, gm a big lift

US tariff drop gives Hyundai, GM a big lift

The Trump administration has cut tariffs on South Korean vehicle imports from 25% to 15%, providing major relief to Hyundai...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
malaysia restarts search for missing flight mh370

Malaysia restarts search for missing flight MH370

Malaysia is set to resume its search for the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which disappeared on March 8,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
putin to visit india as trade ties deepen

Putin to visit India as trade ties deepen

India is preparing to host Russian President Vladimir Putin for a two-day summit on December 4-5, showing its intent to...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
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Woolworths admits fault over Dunedin supermarket rodents

Woolworths NZ has pleaded guilty to a charge following a rat infestation at its Dunedin store during late 2023 and...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
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Holiday rental site Bachcare found using unfair contract terms

The High Court has ruled that several contract terms used by the holiday home rental website Bachcare are unfair. This...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
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