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NZ inflation hits 3.1%

Inflation rose by 3.1%, marking the highest annual rate since the June 2024 quarter's 3.3%. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 Jan 2026 | 1 min read
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South Korea sees surprise Q4 GDP slump

South Korea recorded a surprise economic contraction in the final quarter of 2025, driven by sharp drops in construction and...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 23 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Seven nations join Trump’s Board of Peace

U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace has won commitments from seven more nations, enhancing its efforts to sustain the...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 23 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
hong kong starts tiananmen vigil trial

Hong Kong starts Tiananmen vigil trial

A major national security trial has begun in Hong Kong's High Court against three veteran activists who led annual commemorations...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 23 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Pharmac proposes funding cystic fibrosis treatments

Pharmac has proposed funding new treatment options for cystic fibrosis patients with qualifying mutations, including young children.  This will begin on...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
trump drops greenland tariff threats after nato talks

Trump drops Greenland tariff threats after NATO talks

U.S. President Donald Trump revealed a potential breakthrough on Greenland after NATO talks at the World Economic Forum in Davos,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 23 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Fonterra prepares Stirling site as organic recruitment expands

Fonterra is inviting farmers in Southland and Canterbury to join its Organic Programme as the co-operative prepares to begin processing...

By Nicole Valdez | 22 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
rescuers probe landslide from heavy north island rains

Rescuers probe landslide from heavy North Island rains

Heavy downpours from a tropical low have hammered New Zealand's North Island, causing landslides, flooding, and power outages for roughly...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Forestry Minister announces proposed ETS cost reductions

Forestry Minister Todd McClay today revealed further cuts to Emissions Trading Scheme Registry (ETS) costs for forest owners. “The last Labour...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Jan 2026 | 1 min read
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ASB offers support for customers impacted by severe weather

As heavy rain impacts North Island regions, ASB provides financial support options for affected customers facing money concerns. Tailored support for...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Jan 2026 | 1 min read
openai rolls out chatgpt age detection tool

OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT age detection tool

OpenAI has begun implementing an age estimation system across ChatGPT personal accounts worldwide, a key measure to enhance protection for...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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ComCom warns Woolworths NZ over Grocery Act breach

The Commerce Commission has issued a warning to Woolworths New Zealand over an apparent breach of the Grocery Industry Competition...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Hipkins slams government during election-year speech

Labour leader Chris Hipkins launched a fierce attack on the government in his first election-year speech, blaming it for New...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Jan 2026 | 3 min read
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New Zealand schedules election for 7 November

New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has declared that the country will hold its general election on 7 November. This...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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NZ job ads dip in December — SEEK report

SEEK's latest employment report indicates job ads in New Zealand dipped 0.3% in December from November, yet remained 6.7% above...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
netflix records 325 million subscribers with modest profit gain

Netflix records 325 million subscribers with modest profit gain

Netflix announced on Tuesday that its global paid subscriber base has reached 325 million, a key milestone since the last...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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