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New Zealand First has announced a pro-mining policy package focused on streamlining approvals, extending mining permit durations, and directing 50%...
Tensions in the Persian Gulf have intensified as U.S. President Donald Trump hints at sending troops to capture Kharg Island,...
Spark has officially completed the nationwide shutdown of its 3G network, marking the end of all its 3G services in...
Construction cost increases across New Zealand remain modest, but soaring fuel prices are now squeezing builders and developers. According to CostBuilder,...
A San Francisco federal judge has struck down the Pentagon's aggressive attempt to brand Anthropic a supply chain risk, effectively...
Ministers have requested “urgent advice” on ways to ease the burden of rising fuel costs on in-home care workers and...
New Zealand’s economic recovery is now expected to be delayed until 2027, as escalating conflict in the Middle East shows...
A delivery robot glides through a bustling Hong Kong Island hotel lobby, pausing as lift doors open for a guest...
ACT is accusing the Public Service Commission of ignoring the clear direction of an elected government while clinging to the...
Two Australian states are scrapping public transport fares to help residents cope with soaring petrol prices triggered by the Middle...
India's salaried middle class grapples with automation, soaring debt, and fading prospects. In tech hubs like Bengaluru and Hyderabad, AI...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed officials to allow the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem full access to the Church...
As Iran's proxy war on U.S. allies grinds into its fifth week, President Donald Trump signals a no-nonsense defence of...
A March 2026 update from the Ministry of Education highlights ongoing challenges in enforcing the school phone ban, with students...
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are sharply focused on protecting their operations as global tensions drive up fuel prices and...
Growing reliance on artificial intelligence to screen job applications is raising serious concerns, as critics warn the shift risks stripping...
