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The government is redirecting $122 million of existing science, innovation, and technology funding toward emerging and high-value sectors, including quantum...
In a stark sign of wartime strain, Iran appears to be enlisting children as young as 12 for security roles...
The government has moved to expand state support, announcing a 30% increase in mileage rates for home and community support...
A U.S. federal judge has ruled against the Department of Homeland Security's attempt to revoke parole from nearly one million...
New data from the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment shows that New Zealand’s petrol and diesel stocks have risen,...
As Oracle doubles down on its artificial intelligence ambitions, the company has launched a fresh round of redundancies affecting thousands...
Chris Penk and Penny Simmonds have been promoted to Cabinet as the Prime Minister undertakes a reshuffle of ministerial roles. First-term...
U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of an imminent American withdrawal from Iran triggered a strong morning surge in Asian stock...
Amid the intensifying Iran conflict, reports suggest President Donald Trump is weighing an audacious U.S. military operation: commandos raiding deep...
Winston Peters has slammed the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA), accusing it of “bordering on fascism” after asserting it has jurisdiction...
New Zealand’s housing market is showing signs of recovery, with 37,534 new homes consented in the year ended February 2026—a...
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has confirmed there will be no cut to road user charges, leaving diesel drivers without relief. Diesel...
From 1 April, the so-called “living wage” will rise to $29.90 per hour, up 95c from the previous $28.95. The living...
Spain has barred U.S. military aircraft involved in the escalating strikes on Iran from using its airspace, Defence Minister Margarita...
Business confidence is under strain, with nearly two-thirds of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) reporting a drop in revenue over...
Asian markets plunged and crude oil prices surged to dizzying heights on Monday as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran dragged...
