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170,000 kids in material hardship, data shows

Nearly 170,000 children across New Zealand are currently facing material hardship. Children's Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad describes it as "absolutely...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 27 Feb 2026 | 3 min read
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China eyes additional 120 aircraft from Airbus

China is set to purchase up to 120 more aircraft from European aviation giant Airbus.  "The Chinese leadership will be ordering...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 26 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
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Tougher marketing controls urged as ultra-processed products target NZ youth

A university researcher monitoring ultra-processed products and ingredients entering New Zealand urges tougher marketing regulations, particularly those targeting children. Dr Kelly...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 26 Feb 2026 | 3 min read
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Unfair bills? Consumer NZ hits power company profits

Consumer NZ questions the fairness of rising power prices alongside substantial profits reported by power companies. Meridian Energy announced a $226...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 26 Feb 2026 | 3 min read
pentagon warns anthropic over ai restrictions

Pentagon warns Anthropic over AI restrictions

U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has warned AI firm Anthropic to drop restrictions on its Claude model for defence applications...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 26 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
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Government bike proposal for young cyclists wins praise

A cycling group has welcomed the government's proposal permitting children under 12 to ride bikes on footpaths. The proposal was put...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 26 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
hollywood dreads warner bros collapse in netflix bidding war

Paramount ups Warner Bros bid to top Netflix

Paramount Skydance has upped its bid for Warner Bros Discovery, mounting a direct challenge to Netflix's acquisition deal. Warner Bros Discovery,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 26 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
banks must provide cash services to customers, reserve bank says

RBNZ orders banks to offer cash services to consumers and businesses

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is recommending that banks nationwide offer essential cash handling services to consumers and businesses. RBNZ...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 26 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
spirit airlines plans major cuts to exit bankruptcy

Spirit Airlines plans major cuts to exit bankruptcy

Spirit Airlines revealed a drastic restructuring plan in U.S. Bankruptcy Court on Tuesday, aiming to cut flights, aircraft, and debt...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 26 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
ukraine pays tribute as war grinds into fifth year

Ukraine pays tribute as war grinds into fifth year

Ukrainians marked the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion on 24 February with solemn vigils and a nationwide minute’s silence,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 26 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
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Louvre director quits after jewel heist

The Louvre Museum in Paris has seen a leadership change months after thieves stole France's crown jewels from this global...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 26 Feb 2026 | 1 min read
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Trump pitches economic boom in lengthy State of the Union

President Donald Trump gave a nearly two-hour State of the Union speech on Tuesday. He spotlighted the economy, calling it...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 26 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
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Healthy diet patterns may add up to three years to life, study says

Poor diet quality is linked to a shorter lifespan, while healthier eating patterns may help prevent early death, new research...

By Nicole Valdez | 26 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
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NZ slaps travel bans on Iranian officials for protest crackdown

The New Zealand government has enacted fresh travel restrictions against top Iranian officials, targeting ministers implicated in the brutal crackdown...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 26 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
spark to block 300 phones unable to dial 111 post 3g shutdown

Spark to block 300 phones unable to dial 111 post-3G shutdown

Spark will block around 300 mobile phones capable of 4G calls, texts, and data after its 3G network closure on...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 25 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
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Genesis warns of more hikes despite profit leap

Genesis Energy warns customers that additional price hikes can't be ruled out this year. Customers have been informed that their electricity...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 25 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
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