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israel prepares for next stage of gaza ceasefire agreement

Israel prepares for next stage of Gaza ceasefire agreement

Israel is approaching the next stage of a U.S.-mediated peace plan to end the Gaza conflict, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 10 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
trump greenlights nvidia chip sales to china under new rules

Trump greenlights Nvidia chip sales to China under new rules

U.S. President Donald Trump has authorised Nvidia to sell its advanced H200 AI chips to selected customers in China under...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 10 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
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Tower Insurance fined $7 million over customer overcharges

The High Court in Auckland has imposed a $7 million fine on Tower Insurance for misleading representations that caused its...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 10 Dec 2025 | 3 min read
european leaders call for urgent boost in support for ukraine

European leaders call for urgent boost in support for Ukraine

European leaders have called for increased support to Ukraine, describing the current moment as crucial to ending the conflict with...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 10 Dec 2025 | 3 min read
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Majority support pay gap transparency in medium and large employers, survey reveals

74% of people believe medium and large employers should assess and disclose their pay gaps, a survey conducted by STILLMindingTheGap.nz...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 09 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
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Funding reform essential to retain primary care nurses

Around 80% of nurses in primary health care have thought about quitting their jobs within the last six months, according...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 09 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
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Consumer NZ urges shoppers to compare unit prices ahead of Christmas

Consumer NZ is encouraging shoppers to take a moment to review unit prices during their big festive shopping. Consumer NZ spokesperson...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 09 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
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International economics firm says New Zealand’s politics are becoming “increasingly volatile”

International economics firm BMI has raised New Zealand’s political volatility rating, cautioning that the country’s politics are becoming “increasingly volatile”...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 09 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
elon musk attacks eu after x faces record fine

Elon Musk attacks EU after X faces record fine

Elon Musk has called for the European Union’s abolition after it fined his social media platform X €120 million for...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 09 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
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Qantas launches new Auckland flights to Gold Coast and Samoa

Starting in June next year, Qantas will offer year-round flights from Auckland to Samoa and the Gold Coast. This announcement comes...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 09 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
european markets dip as traders await fed decision

European markets dip as traders await Fed decision

European markets opened the week cautiously on Monday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s key policy decision due midweek. The Stoxx...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 09 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
trump warns netflix warner bros deal may raise concerns

Trump warns Netflix-Warner Bros deal may raise concerns

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed concerns about Netflix’s proposed $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, warning that the...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 09 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
japan scrambles jets after chinese radar lock near okinawa

Japan scrambles jets after Chinese radar lock near Okinawa

Japan has officially protested after Chinese fighter jets locked their radar onto Japanese aircraft near the southern Okinawa islands, signalling...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 09 Dec 2025 | 3 min read
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New rule change to support small-scale meat processors

The government has confirmed a new rule change expected to help small-scale meat processors cut costs and more effectively deliver...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 09 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
us envoy says ukraine peace talks in final stages

US envoy says Ukraine peace talks in final stages

The prospect of a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine is approaching, according to the U.S.’ outgoing envoy...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 09 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
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Faradays announces $30 million luxury store on Queen St.

Luxury retailer Faradays plans a $30 million project on Auckland’s Queen St, targeting an opening for a department store with...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 08 Dec 2025 | 2 min read
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