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Memory decline linked to widespread brain changes, study says

An international research effort combining brain imaging and memory testing has provided a more detailed view of how structural changes...

By Nicole Valdez | 16 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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New AI model assessed for role in leukaemia detection

A new artificial intelligence system designed to analyse the shape and structure of blood cells is showing signs it could...

By Nicole Valdez | 16 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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AgriSea tests seaweed as alternative source of nanocellulose

A new biorefinery in Paeroa has begun commercial operations converting seaweed waste into nanocellulose hydrogel. The owners say it is...

By Nicole Valdez | 16 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Cyber-security expert petitions for tougher privacy breach penalties

A Whanganui cyber-security consultant, Katja Feldtmann, has started a petition to Parliament calling for tougher penalties following the major ManageMyHealth...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 16 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
u.s. senator warns of risks from elon musk's doge

California probes xAI Grok over explicit images

Elon Musk stated on Wednesday that he was “not aware of any naked underage images generated by Grok.” The claim...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 16 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
major it outage rocks southern hospitals

Major IT outage rocks southern hospitals, PSA says

A widespread IT outage in southern hospitals blocked clinicians' access to key apps for dosage tracking, lab results, and patient...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 16 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
Food prices climb across 2025

Food prices climb 4% across 2025, Stats NZ says

Stats NZ has released the latest food price data, which reveals a 4% rise in food prices throughout 2025. The price...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 16 Jan 2026 | 1 min read
beijing logs historic trade surplus despite tariffs

Beijing logs historic trade surplus despite tariffs

Chinese officials unveiled remarkable 2025 trade figures on Wednesday, reporting a record surplus of $1.19 trillion—the largest ever globally. This topped...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 16 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Tourism Minister plans talks on Blue Spring rubbish concerns

Tourism Minister Louise Upston is set to meet with the mayor to address concerns over tourists trashing the Putāruru Blue...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 16 Jan 2026 | 1 min read
nasa crew starts bittersweet iss medical exit

NASA crew starts bittersweet ISS medical exit

Four astronauts aboard NASA's Crew-11 mission have undocked from the International Space Station, launching the first medical evacuation from the...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 16 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
us suspends immigrant visa processing from 75 countries

US suspends immigrant visa processing from 75 countries

The United States State Department has declared a suspension of immigrant visa processing for nationals from 75 countries, effective 21...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 16 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
denmark cites deep rift after greenland summit

Denmark cites deep rift after Greenland summit

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen announced a "fundamental disagreement" with the United States on Greenland's future following high-level White...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 16 Jan 2026 | 2 min read

Skills Group reveals jobs that AI won’t replace

Skills Group, New Zealand's major private training provider, has its Director of People, Jane Kennelly, highlighting hairdressing, plumbing, gasfitting and...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 16 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
us starts second phase of gaza peace plan

US starts second phase of Gaza peace plan

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff announced on Wednesday the launch of phase two in President Donald Trump's Gaza strategy. A technocratic Palestinian...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 16 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Canterbury, West Coast score $1 million for tourism campaign

Canterbury and West Coast regional tourism bodies will get $1 million to kick off the "Discover Different" campaign, highlighting the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 15 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Labour eyes streaming levy for local productions if elected

Labour plans to introduce a streaming levy if elected, directing the funds back into New Zealand's local content production. Reuben Davidson,...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 15 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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