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israel, hamas agree on first phase of gaza ceasefire

Israel, Hamas agree on first phase of Gaza ceasefire

Israel and Hamas have reached a preliminary deal marking the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire plan, opening the way...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 10 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Power companies urged to simplify switching and plan choices

The Electricity Authority is suggesting changes to make electricity bills simpler and help consumers more easily understand and compare different...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 10 Oct 2025 | 3 min read
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New Zealand welcomes first phase of US-led Israel-Hamas peace deal

Foreign Minister Winston Peters states that New Zealand welcomes the announcement of the initial phase of the US-led peace agreement...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 09 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Mental health crisis in schools spurs demand for more counsellors

There are renewed demands for the government to increase funding for school counsellors, as recent research indicates a continuing rise...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 09 Oct 2025 | 1 min read
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WorkSafe to inspect 1,000 farms by year-end

WorkSafe inspectors are set to visit 1,000 farms by year-end, concentrating on quad bike safety and other hazards to stop...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 09 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
google’s no code ai app creator rolls out globally

Google’s no-code AI app creator rolls out globally

Google has extended its AI-powered no-code app builder, Opal, to 15 new countries, including Canada, India, Japan, South Korea, Brazil,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 09 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Ex-immigration minister loses licence following bankruptcy

Tuariki Delamere, a former immigration minister, has lost his licence to practise as an immigration consultant following a court defeat...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 09 Oct 2025 | 3 min read
tesla launches cheaper model 3, model y standard editions

Tesla launches cheaper model 3, model Y standard editions

Tesla has introduced more affordable Standard versions of its Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV, priced at $36,990 and...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 09 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Purchasing rules updated to support Kiwi businesses, minister announces

The government has revised certain purchasing regulations to help strengthen Kiwi businesses, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis has announced.  The changes...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 09 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
ice acquires spy vans fitted with fake mobile phone towers

ICE acquires spy vans fitted with fake mobile phone towers

Early this year, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) spent $825,000 on vehicles equipped with cell-site simulators—surveillance devices that mimic...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 09 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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New Zealand central bank cuts rates to 2.5%

New Zealand’s central bank has taken a bold step to stimulate economic growth by cutting its official cash rate by...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 09 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
us flight delays worsen amid air traffic staff shortages

US flight delays worsen amid air traffic staff shortages

The ongoing U.S. government shutdown is causing widespread flight delays at major airports due to severe shortages of air traffic...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 09 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
major us law firm hit by suspected chinese hackers

Major US law firm hit by suspected Chinese hackers

Williams & Connolly, a leading U.S. law firm with influential political clients, has suffered a cyber breach believed to be...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 09 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Space and aviation sectors to enter new phase, minister announces

The space and advanced aviation industries are entering a new era marked by greater scale, ambition, and international significance, Space...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 09 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Construction workforce to triple at Fonterra’s Edendale UHT Plant

Fonterra’s new $150 million ultra-high temperature cream plant at Southland’s Edendale site will see its construction workforce grow to 150...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 08 Oct 2025 | 1 min read
openai launches new toolkit for building ai agents

OpenAI launches new toolkit for building AI agents

OpenAI has launched AgentKit, a versatile toolkit designed to make building, deploying, and optimising AI agents simpler and faster for...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 08 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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