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Hastings Mayor Wendy Schollum described McCain’s plant shutdown as a “huge shock,” while acknowledging the deep links between private enterprise...
OpenAI has sounded the alarm on its heavy reliance on Microsoft in a private investor document that previews risks for...
The world is heating up faster than ever, with the United Nations weather agency delivering a chilling verdict on humanity's...
Japan's inflation eases in February below expectations, buoyed by subsidies amid Middle East flare-up. Japan's consumer prices rose at a gentler...
Global food producer McCain has announced it will close its vegetable processing plant in Hastings by January 2027, pointing to...
A tragic collision at New York's LaGuardia Airport has claimed the lives of two pilots after their Air Canada Express...
A new survey has revealed that four in five New Zealanders report feeling ashamed to admit they are struggling with...
Air New Zealand is taking pragmatic action in response to rising global fuel costs by cancelling four return flights to...
New Zealand’s private‑sector‑driven growth story is alive — led by Canterbury’s strong performance and Auckland’s meaningful rebound. However, Wellington has...
Logistics giant FedEx has launched an ambitious enterprise-wide initiative to equip nearly half a million employees with vital artificial intelligence...
From 1 April 2026, a regulatory change will force electricity distributors to provide rebates for power exported to the grid during peak...
France's local polls have bolstered established parties with Socialist strongholds holding firm in big cities and Macron allies pushing forward,...
Major banks are continuing to adjust mortgage rates in response to rising global financial pressures. ASB has moved to adjust...
Hawaii reels from two ferocious storms that have inflicted around $1 billion in damage, state officials report. The back-to-back systems unleashed...
Germany's industries are scrambling to fill gaps left by retiring workers and a dearth of young locals, prompting a surge...
Amid escalating delays at U.S. airport security checkpoints, President Donald Trump has directed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to...