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doj restores epstein photo of trump after backlash

DOJ restores Epstein photo of Trump after backlash

The US Department of Justice has reinstated a photograph from the Jeffrey Epstein files showing President Donald Trump, following backlash...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 23 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
coding

CodeRabbit report links AI-generated code to higher error rates

AI-assisted coding tools may be increasing the burden on software reviewers rather than reducing it, according to a new report...

By Nicole Valdez | 22 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
wastewater treatment

Auckland researchers test low-emission microbes in wastewater treatment

Researchers at the University of Auckland say naturally occurring microbes could help reduce the carbon footprint of wastewater treatment while...

By Nicole Valdez | 22 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
electricity authority clarifies small business eligibility for rebates

Electricity Authority clarifies eligible small businesses for power rebates

The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has provided clarification on the definition of "small businesses" eligible for rebates. Electricity distribution businesses...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
boat

$848K fund allocated to increase boating safety, reduce drownings

The government is allocating an additional $848,000 to enhance boating safety measures, expecting to cut the average of 37 summer...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Dec 2025 | 1 min read
take home alcohol

Government plans to revise legislation allowing restaurants to offer take-home alcohol

The government plans to revise the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act, enabling restaurants with on-site retail areas to offer...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
investor group saves tiktok from us ban

Investor group saves TikTok from US ban

ByteDance, the Chinese owner of TikTok, has agreed binding contracts with U.S. and Gulf investors to restructure its American operations,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
rocket lab

Rocket Lab bags US$816m deal with US Space Agency

New Zealand-founded company Rocket Lab secures an US$816 million (NZ$1.4b) deal with the US Space Development Agency (SDA).  This marks the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
three killed in taipei metro knife rampage

Three killed in Taipei metro knife rampage

A violent attacker brought panic to Taipei on Friday evening, as he used smoke bombs and a knife to kill...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
nsw to ban intifada chant after bondi attack

NSW to ban intifada chant after Bondi attack

New South Wales plans to outlaw the chant "globalise the intifada" after the Bondi Beach terror attack, Australia's deadliest shooting...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
us seizes second tanker off venezuela

US seizes second tanker off Venezuela

U.S. forces have seized a second oil tanker carrying Venezuelan crude off the country's coast, intensifying President Donald Trump's naval...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
redacted epstein papers spark victim backlash

Redacted Epstein papers spark victim backlash

The U.S. Department of Justice's initial disclosure of Jeffrey Epstein-related records has provoked anger from survivors and bipartisan lawmakers due...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
bank satisfaction rises among farmers survey reveals

Bank satisfaction rises among farmers, survey reveals

Farmers report greater satisfaction with their banks and reduced financial pressure, yet the sector's confidence lags far behind levels from...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 20 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
ortho facility

Hamilton’s Anglesea Hospital to launch $75M facility

Hamilton's Anglesea Hospital is growing through a new on-site orthopaedic facility, developed in partnership with Evolution Healthcare and top specialists...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 19 Dec 2025 | 1 min read
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Ban on crayfish fishing announced for Northland east coast

A ban on both commercial and recreational crayfish fishing along Northland's east coast will take effect from 1 April next...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 19 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
adobe faces class action suit on unauthorised ai data

Adobe faces class-action suit on unauthorised AI data

Adobe faces a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing it of using unauthorised book copies to train its SlimLM language models. The...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 19 Dec 2025 | 1 min read
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