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The Body Shop relaunches in New Zealand

Beauty brand The Body Shop has returned to New Zealand under new ownership with the opening of a new store...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 13 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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Infratil reports $2 billion net profit in first half

Infrastructure investor Infratil has reported a strong first-half performance for the period ended September 2025, with revenue increasing more than...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 13 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
threads adds new tools for podcast creators

Threads adds new tools for podcast creators

Meta’s Threads platform is upping its game to attract podcasters by launching features that make podcast discussions more visible and...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 13 Nov 2025 | 1 min read
israel demolishes over 1,500 buildings in gaza since ceasefire

Israel demolishes over 1,500 buildings in Gaza since ceasefire

Since the ceasefire with Hamas began on October 10, Israeli forces have demolished over 1,500 buildings in Gaza areas under...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 13 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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Charter School Agency signs contract with non-existent trust

The Charter School Agency has signed a contract with a trust that does not exist.  Associate Education Minister David Seymour previously...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 13 Nov 2025 | 3 min read
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Kids coloured sand recalled due to asbestos contamination

The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) said people need to stop using the Rainbow sand from Educational Colours...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 13 Nov 2025 | 3 min read
india’s start up ipo spree continues amid market concerns

India’s start-up IPO spree continues amid market concerns

India's start-up scene is witnessing a historic surge in IPO activity throughout 2025, establishing the country as a key player...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 13 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
house faces tight vote to end us government shutdown

House faces tight vote to end US government shutdown

Following the Senate’s approval of a spending bill designed to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, attention now...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 13 Nov 2025 | 3 min read
starmer vows to fight any leadership challenge

Starmer vows to fight any leadership challenge

Supporters of Sir Keir Starmer have made it clear he will resist any attempts by Labour MPs to challenge his...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 13 Nov 2025 | 3 min read
culture secretary urges bbc to rebuild public trust

Culture secretary urges BBC to rebuild public trust

The BBC is currently facing its most serious crisis in years following a Panorama documentary that edited together parts of...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 13 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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Mainfreight reports 18.5% drop in net profit

Global transport firm Mainfreight reported a challenging first half for the 2025 financial year, with net profit down 18.5%. Tighter margins...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 13 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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Apple Inc launches solar energy project in Australia and forest conservation in NZ

Apple Inc. is expanding its renewable energy capacity in Australia with the announcement of a new solar energy project in...

By Nicole Valdez | 12 Nov 2025 | 3 min read
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Police watchdog commends courageous officers in McSkimming case

Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming admitted guilt in the Wellington District Court to three representative counts of possessing objectionable...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 12 Nov 2025 | 7 min read
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Failures uncovered in handling complaints against former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming

The police watchdog has identified failings within the police force in managing serious complaints against disgraced former Deputy Police Commissioner...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 12 Nov 2025 | 3 min read
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Qantas launches sale on NZ-Australia flights

Qantas has announced a limited-time 72-hour sale offering deeply discounted fares for travel between New Zealand and Australia.  Prices start as...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 12 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ economy suffers “death of a thousand cuts” from monopoly grip, says Monopoly Watch leader

The New Zealand economy is facing a “death of a thousand cuts” under the powerful grip of monopolies across key...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 12 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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