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mccain shutdown exposes strain on regional industry and jobs

McCain closure highlights competitiveness challenges for Hastings food sector

Hastings Mayor Wendy Schollum described McCain’s plant shutdown as a “huge shock,” while acknowledging the deep links between private enterprise...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 25 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
openai makes first cybersecurity investment in adaptive security

OpenAI flags Microsoft risks in pre-IPO filing

OpenAI has sounded the alarm on its heavy reliance on Microsoft in a private investor document that previews risks for...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 25 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
un flags record climate heat as el niño approaches (1)

UN flags record climate heat as El Niño approaches

The world is heating up faster than ever, with the United Nations weather agency delivering a chilling verdict on humanity's...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 25 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
japan's february inflation dips below forecasts

Japan’s February inflation dips below forecasts

Japan's inflation eases in February below expectations, buoyed by subsidies amid Middle East flare-up. Japan's consumer prices rose at a gentler...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 25 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
mccain

McCain to close Hastings plant as current model proves unsustainable

Global food producer McCain has announced it will close its vegetable processing plant in Hastings by January 2027, pointing to...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 25 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
deadly crash at laguardia claims two pilots

Deadly crash at LaGuardia claims two pilots

A tragic collision at New York's LaGuardia Airport has claimed the lives of two pilots after their Air Canada Express...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 25 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
debt

Many Kiwis ashamed of debt, time for open, responsible conversation

A new survey has revealed that four in five New Zealanders report feeling ashamed to admit they are struggling with...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
air new zealand samoa flight cuts

Middle East conflict crushes NZ airlines: Samoa flight cuts, route axings

Air New Zealand is taking pragmatic action in response to rising global fuel costs by cancelling four return flights to...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Mar 2026 | 3 min read
private sector growth drives canterbury and auckland forward while wellington stalls 50

Private-sector growth drives Canterbury and Auckland forward while Wellington stalls

New Zealand’s private‑sector‑driven growth story is alive — led by Canterbury’s strong performance and Auckland’s meaningful rebound. However, Wellington has...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
fedex sues trump administration for tariff refunds

FedEx launches AI skills push for global staff

Logistics giant FedEx has launched an ambitious enterprise-wide initiative to equip nearly half a million employees with vital artificial intelligence...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Mar 2026 | 3 min read
solar rebates mandated

Solar rebates mandated, will Kiwis actually benefit?

From 1 April 2026, a regulatory change will force electricity distributors to provide rebates for power exported to the grid during peak...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
french polls favour centrists over far left, right

French polls favour centrists over far-left, right

France's local polls have bolstered established parties with Socialist strongholds holding firm in big cities and Macron allies pushing forward,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
mortgage

Banks lift mortgage rates as global pressures drive market reality

Major banks are continuing to adjust mortgage rates in response to rising global financial pressures. ASB has moved to adjust...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
hawaii storms cause $1b damage

Hawaii storms cause $1B damage

Hawaii reels from two ferocious storms that have inflicted around $1 billion in damage, state officials report. The back-to-back systems unleashed...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
germany recruits indian youth for skilled trades

Germany recruits Indian youth for skilled trades

Germany's industries are scrambling to fill gaps left by retiring workers and a dearth of young locals, prompting a surge...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
trump sends ice to airports amid tsa crisis

Trump sends ICE to airports amid TSA crisis

Amid escalating delays at U.S. airport security checkpoints, President Donald Trump has directed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Mar 2026 | 3 min read
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