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Fuel price surge threatens NZ trucking sector

Rising fuel prices threaten New Zealand trucking businesses, an industry association said. The New Zealand Trucking Association reports that fuel has...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 13 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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Nelson Mayor says Air NZ flight cuts to cripple tourism

Nelson's mayor warns that Air New Zealand's widespread flight cancellations will harm the region's tourism sector, which is still rebuilding...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 13 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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Tech giants back Anthropic against Trump

Leading U.S. technology firms have rallied unexpectedly to support Anthropic, the AI specialist suing top Trump administration officials for what...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 13 Mar 2026 | 3 min read
fuel crisis sparks push for public sector remote work

Fuel crisis sparks push for remote work

The government faces pressure to enable remote work for public sector employees wherever possible due to climbing fuel costs, with...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 13 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
iran war disrupts fertiliser flows, risks food price spikes

Iran war disrupts fertiliser flows, risks food price spikes

The escalating conflict in Iran threatens to send shockwaves through global food markets by strangling fertiliser supplies via the Strait...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 13 Mar 2026 | 3 min read
commerce commission boosts monitoring

Commerce Commission boosts monitoring to keep fuel prices fair

The Commerce Commission will increase its monitoring of fuel companies to ensure price rises are justified and "will not hesitate"...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 13 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
oracle's tiktok investment hits 2.2 billion

Oracle’s TikTok investment hits $2.2 billion

Oracle has disclosed a substantial $2.2 billion investment in the U.S. arm of TikTok, as detailed in its latest quarterly...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 13 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
oil prices jump as israel and iran go to war

IEA approves record oil release amid supply crisis

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has approved an unprecedented release of 400 million barrels from its members' strategic oil reserves...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 13 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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Toronto probes dawn shooting at US consulate

Toronto authorities are investigating a brazen dawn shooting at the U.S. consulate that has been labelled a national security incident,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 13 Mar 2026 | 3 min read
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US probes trade practices of EU, China, India

The United States has launched a major investigation into unfair trade practices by some of its biggest partners, just weeks...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 13 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
cancelled flights know your entitlements, says consumer nz

Cancelled flights? Know your entitlements, says Consumer NZ

According to Consumer NZ, passengers affected by Air New Zealand's flight cancellations can request a refund if they choose not...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 13 Mar 2026 | 3 min read
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ComCom probes NZ pyramid scheme, warns of “too good to be true” offers

The Commerce Commission is probing a suspected pyramid scheme active across multiple New Zealand communities while urging consumers to beware...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 12 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
luxon announces trip to meet samoa and tonga's new prime ministers

Luxon announces trip to meet Samoa and Tonga’s new Prime Ministers

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is set to visit Samoa and Tonga later this week for what will be the government's...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 12 Mar 2026 | 1 min read
air nz drops 1,100 flights, impacts 44k

Air NZ drops 1,100 flights, impacts 44k passengers

Air New Zealand plans to cancel about 1,100 flights up to the end of next month, impacting roughly 44,000 passengers. The...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 12 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
ford pro launches ai to boost fleet profits

Ford Pro launches AI to boost fleet profits

Ford Motor Company has introduced a state-of-the-art artificial intelligence system for its Pro commercial vehicle business, aiming to accelerate profits...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 12 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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Heinz Wattie’s to close three NZ plants, cutting 350 jobs

Food company Heinz Wattie's has suggested modifications that would end certain manufacturing activities in New Zealand. The company stated that the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 12 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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