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Carney calls by-elections for potential majority

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called three by-elections for 13 April, positioning them as a potential path to a...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 11 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
g7 readies emergency oil measures amid iran conflict

G7 readies emergency oil measures amid Iran conflict

Oil markets worldwide convulsed this week as the U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran choked off key Gulf shipping lanes, prompting...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 11 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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Greater choice for disabled people’s flexible funding from April

From April, disabled people will gain greater choice in using their flexible funding while receiving the same level of support...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 11 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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Anonymous supplier survey targets supermarket power plays

The Commerce Commission said suppliers fear speaking out about supermarket mistreatment, prompting an anonymous survey to gather their experiences. ComCom's inaugural...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 10 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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Middle East conflict fuels fertiliser cost surge, threatens food prices

Food prices are poised to climb as fertiliser costs soar amid the Middle East conflict. Roughly 45% of the world's urea...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 10 Mar 2026 | 3 min read
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Grammarly’s expert review mimics famous writers

Grammarly has introduced a new AI-powered tool in its writing editor’s sidebar, promising to elevate users’ prose with revision suggestions...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 10 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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NZ considers asylum for Iranian female football players

New Zealand's government is considering asylum for Iranian women footballers in Australia, who risk persecution upon returning home. According to reports,...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 10 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
calls grow for stricter buy now pay later regulations

Calls grow for stricter Buy Now Pay Later regulations

Calls for tougher rules on Buy Now Pay Later schemes are being pushed, arguing that the previous changes fell short. Buy...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 10 Mar 2026 | 4 min read
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Diesel climbs faster than petrol in fuel crisis

Diesel prices are surging faster than petrol worldwide due to the Iran conflict, disrupting global trade, food production, and consumer...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 10 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
iran conflict forces fare hikes, schedule shakes

Air NZ: Iran conflict forces fare hikes, schedule shakes

Air New Zealand is tweaking its fares and could adjust pricing and schedules further amid "extreme volatility" in the jet...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 10 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
london mayor invites anthropic to expand in london

London mayor invites Anthropic to expand in London

London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has called on San Francisco-based AI firm Anthropic to expand its operations in the capital,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 10 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
iran names khamenei's son as new supreme leader

Iran names Khamenei’s son as new supreme leader

Iran’s clerical powerbrokers have named Mojtaba Khamenei, second son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the nation’s new supreme...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 10 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
oslo police probe us embassy blast as terror act

Oslo police probe US embassy blast as terror act

Norwegian police are investigating an early morning explosion at the United States embassy in Oslo as a potential terrorist act,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 10 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
oil markets on edge amid escalating strikes between israel, iran

Oil surges past $100 as Hormuz stays blocked

Crude oil prices surged past $100 a barrel on Sunday, approaching $110 as key Gulf producers curtailed output amid the...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 10 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
iran war to hammer nz prices and deliveries

Iran war to hammer NZ prices and deliveries, freight company warns

Rocket Freight cautions that New Zealand could see steep freight cost hikes, surging living expenses, and delivery delays stretching months...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 10 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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Middle East unrest threatens retail price hikes, Retail NZ warns

Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young warns that ongoing Middle East unrest could force retailers to hike prices. “Like many sectors,...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 09 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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