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Japan announces steep rise in visa fees

Japan will sharply increase visa application fees for foreign travellers from 1 July, introducing the first adjustment to the charges...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Jun 2026 | 2 min read
starmer resigns as labour leader

Starmer resigns as Labour leader

Sir Keir Starmer has announced that he will step down as Labour leader, setting in motion a leadership contest that...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Jun 2026 | 2 min read
iran rejects us claim over nuclear inspections

Iran rejects US claim over nuclear inspections

The United States has temporarily eased restrictions on Iran’s oil trade, offering Tehran significant economic relief as diplomats attempt to...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Jun 2026 | 2 min read
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PM brushes off Tamaki furore, but union warns against rushing to censor

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has made clear he won't waste breath on Brian Tamaki, after the Destiny Church leader sparked...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 Jun 2026 | 3 min read
a2 milk wins china approval for pōkeno plant, rewards shareholders with $300m

A2 Milk wins China approval for Pōkeno plant, rewards shareholders with $300m 

A2 Milk has cleared a major regulatory hurdle in China, securing approval to manufacture infant formula at its Pōkeno plant.  The...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 Jun 2026 | 3 min read
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Germany weighs extending coal power use

Germany’s commitment to phase out coal is facing renewed scrutiny as the government weighs its climate targets against concerns over...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 23 Jun 2026 | 2 min read
tourism industry wants another new tax

Tourism industry wants another new tax — this time it’s a nationwide bed levy

With an election on the horizon, tourism bosses are back lobbying politicians to slap a brand-new national tax on every...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 Jun 2026 | 3 min read
australia confirms first mainland h5n1 case

Australia confirms first mainland H5N1 case

Australia has confirmed its first mainland case of the H5N1 strain of bird flu after the virus was detected in...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 23 Jun 2026 | 2 min read
kiwifruit sector proves the power of free enterprise with bumper harvest

Kiwifruit sector proves the power of free enterprise with bumper harvest 

New Zealand's kiwifruit growers have once again shown what a productive, market-driven industry can achieve, with more than 225 million...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 Jun 2026 | 3 min read
germany faces us tariff threat over medicine prices

Germany faces US tariff threat over medicine prices

The United States has opened a trade investigation into Germany’s pharmaceutical pricing system, escalating a dispute over how the cost...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 23 Jun 2026 | 2 min read
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Everyone agrees tourists should pay more, except the people who could make it happen

Everyone agrees except the people with the power to act New Zealand's tourism sector contributed $46.6 billion in total expenditure for...

By B2B News | 23 Jun 2026 | 4 min read
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The worst March in 11 years is not a sign of stabilisation

The dip that isn't a recovery Q1 2026 produced 772 insolvencies, down 17% from Q4 2025's 936. That is the number...

By B2B News | 23 Jun 2026 | 4 min read
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Why does NZ export world-class wool then import 80% of its woollen clothing?

The closures are symptoms, not the disease When Kate Sylvester closed after 31 years, alongside Mina, Hej hej, and Nisa, the...

By B2B News | 23 Jun 2026 | 5 min read
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Five Eyes warns businesses their AI agents are open doors for attackers

The tools you're buying are the threat The pitch is irresistible. AI-powered procurement, automated customer service, intelligent scheduling. Businesses across New...

By B2B News | 23 Jun 2026 | 4 min read
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$300 million was one farm. The next outbreak will cost more.

A brown skua found dead on a remote Western Australian beach on June 14 has confirmed what biosecurity officials have...

By B2B News | 23 Jun 2026 | 5 min read
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Officials killed a project quietly then asked for $336 million to try again

Immigration New Zealand ran a biometric technology upgrade for seven years, spent somewhere between $35 million and $40 million of...

By B2B News | 23 Jun 2026 | 4 min read
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