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luxon aligns nz stance on us israel iran strikes with australia

Luxon aligns NZ stance on US-Israel Iran strikes with Australia

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon states that New Zealand's position on the US and Israeli strikes on Iran aligns with Australia's. Australian...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 02 Mar 2026 | 3 min read
openai lands pentagon deal after trump bans anthropic

OpenAI lands Pentagon deal after Trump bans Anthropic

Artificial intelligence in U.S. defence saw a sudden shift on Friday. OpenAI agreed to supply its technology to the Pentagon...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 02 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
iran's supreme leader dies in us israel airstrikes

Iran’s supreme leader dies in US-Israel airstrikes

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader whose unyielding opposition to the United States and Israel defined nearly four decades of...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 02 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
berkshire hathaway reports q4 profit drop (1)

Berkshire Hathaway reports Q4 profit drop

Berkshire Hathaway logs sharp Q4 earnings dip as insurance woes persist under new leadership. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has unveiled its...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 02 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
iran retaliates with missiles after us israeli strikes

Iran retaliates with missiles after US-Israel strikes

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed Saturday that American forces launched “major combat operations” against Iran, as Tehran fired ballistic missiles...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 02 Mar 2026 | 3 min read
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Commerce Commission issues guidance of gift card expiration dates

Starting March 16, new regulations will require gift cards to have a minimum three-year expiry period. The Commerce Commission has clarified...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 28 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
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Port of Tauranga delivers strong half-year profit

Port of Tauranga posts strong half-year profit, fuelled by higher cargo volumes from import rebound. For the six months ended in...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 27 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
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Bioeconomy Science Institute to cut 134 jobs before year one

The government's newly established Bioeconomy Science Institute is slashing 134 jobs, just shy of its first anniversary. This follows the elimination...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 27 Feb 2026 | 1 min read
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Nvidia beats earnings as AI data centres surge

Nvidia unveiled fiscal Q4 results on Wednesday that handily beat expectations, powered by booming AI hardware demand. Shares rose in...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 27 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
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Gang members now slightly outnumber police officers in New Zealand

Gang recruitment in New Zealand continues to surge, with gang members now slightly outnumbering police officers. The figures stand at 10,475...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 27 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
tech titans battle for restaurant bookings

Tech titans battle for restaurant bookings

Diners are pickier post-pandemic, sparking a multibillion-pound battle for restaurant tables. Delivery apps, legacy platforms, and credit card giants vie...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 27 Feb 2026 | 2 min read

Rotorua Council to kick off free parking trial next month

Rotorua Lakes Council to launch a free parking trial in the city centre's key car park next month. It has...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 27 Feb 2026 | 1 min read
japan's nikkei hits record past 59,000

Japan’s Nikkei hits record past 59,000

Japan's Nikkei 225 index has topped 59,000 for the first time, driven by new Bank of Japan board appointments fuelling...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 27 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
asian firms stay glum over trump tariff blow

Asian firms stay glum over Trump tariff blow

The U.S. Supreme Court's strike against President Donald Trump's key tariffs last week prompted no joy from Asian businesses. Exporters...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 27 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
cuba ids four dead on us boat as its nationals

Cuba IDs four dead on US boat as its nationals

Cuba's interior ministry says border forces killed four Cuban nationals on a U.S.-registered speedboat when its crew opened fire during...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 27 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
trade agreements wobble post supreme court tariff verdict

Trade agreements wobble post-Supreme Court tariff verdict

A Supreme Court ruling has upended President Donald Trump’s tariff plans, leaving international trade deals in limbo. Despite Trump’s Tuesday...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 27 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
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