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Asia-Pacific leads global sustainable investment adoption

The FTSE Russell Sustainable Investment Asset Owner Survey 2025 indicates Asia-Pacific investors are leading Europe and North America in sustainability...

By Nicole Valdez | 03 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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Breast Cancer Foundation NZ demands government funding for early-stage breast cancer treatments

The Breast Cancer Foundation NZ urges the government to fund additional treatments for early-stage breast cancer, cautioning that without immediate...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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Ex-deputy police commissioner McSkimming used police-funded hotels during his affair

Former deputy police commissioner Jevon McSkimming used police-funded hotels during his affair. A Tuesday report from the Independent Police Conduct Authority...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Mar 2026 | 3 min read
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Labour’s Chris Hipkins condemns US, Israel Iran attacks

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has voiced opposition to the US and Israel's military strikes on Iran. He rejects Prime Minister Christopher...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Mar 2026 | 3 min read
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Netflix exits Warner Bros Discovery deal

Warner Bros. Discovery's board favoured Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for the whole company over Netflix's $27.75 per share...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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Skyworth buyout proposal signals shift from TVs to energy

Skyworth Group Ltd., an early player in China’s 1990s television boom, plans to delist from Hong Kong after 25 years...

By Nicole Valdez | 03 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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Echo Technology acquires secure data disposal expert, BMS

Echo Technology, the country's leading e-waste recycler, is buying BMS, a specialist in secure data disposal plus refurbishing and reselling...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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Airlines ground Middle East flights after Iran strikes

Airlines have grounded flights across the Middle East after U.S. and Israeli strikes hit Iranian targets early Saturday, prompting retaliatory...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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GrabOne relaunches under new Kiwi ownership after liquidation

The deals platform GrabOne has relaunched under new New Zealand ownership—almost a year after its operator entered liquidation. Paradigm Group, a...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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NZ productivity stagnation deepens economic sustainability concerns

New Zealand’s long-run growth record has come under renewed scrutiny, with Matthew Hooton cautioning that the country could drift towards...

By Nicole Valdez | 03 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
us crude jumps 8% above $72 amid iran crisis

US crude jumps 8% above $72 amid Iran crisis

Crude oil prices rocketed more than 8% on Sunday evening as fears grew over supply risks from the U.S.-Iran conflict. U.S....

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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Iran hits Gulf allies in US retaliation

Iran has bombarded U.S.-friendly Gulf states with drones and ballistic missiles, upending the region's calm. UAE airports in Dubai and Abu...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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Carney lands in India to reset trade ties

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in India on a key trip to strengthen ties and diversify trade away...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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Casualties mount in US-Israel, Iran clashes

The U.S. and Israel launched air assaults on Iran early Saturday, urging citizens to topple the clerical regime. Dubbed "Epic Fury"...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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Waikaka Gold Mines scores consent for $50M yearly haul

Waikaka Gold Mines Ltd, poised to yield over $50 million annually, has received approval. It has secured approval from Gore District...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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Guess exits China retail after 18 years amid ABG asset-light pivot

Guess will close all of its online and bricks-and-mortar stores in China by month-end, ending 18 years of direct retail...

By Nicole Valdez | 02 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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