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Nearly 170,000 children across New Zealand are currently facing material hardship. Children's Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad describes it as "absolutely...
China is set to purchase up to 120 more aircraft from European aviation giant Airbus. "The Chinese leadership will be ordering...
A university researcher monitoring ultra-processed products and ingredients entering New Zealand urges tougher marketing regulations, particularly those targeting children. Dr Kelly...
Consumer NZ questions the fairness of rising power prices alongside substantial profits reported by power companies. Meridian Energy announced a $226...
U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has warned AI firm Anthropic to drop restrictions on its Claude model for defence applications...
A cycling group has welcomed the government's proposal permitting children under 12 to ride bikes on footpaths. The proposal was put...
Paramount Skydance has upped its bid for Warner Bros Discovery, mounting a direct challenge to Netflix's acquisition deal. Warner Bros Discovery,...
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is recommending that banks nationwide offer essential cash handling services to consumers and businesses. RBNZ...
Spirit Airlines revealed a drastic restructuring plan in U.S. Bankruptcy Court on Tuesday, aiming to cut flights, aircraft, and debt...
Ukrainians marked the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion on 24 February with solemn vigils and a nationwide minute’s silence,...
The Louvre Museum in Paris has seen a leadership change months after thieves stole France's crown jewels from this global...
President Donald Trump gave a nearly two-hour State of the Union speech on Tuesday. He spotlighted the economy, calling it...
Poor diet quality is linked to a shorter lifespan, while healthier eating patterns may help prevent early death, new research...
The New Zealand government has enacted fresh travel restrictions against top Iranian officials, targeting ministers implicated in the brutal crackdown...
Spark will block around 300 mobile phones capable of 4G calls, texts, and data after its 3G network closure on...
Genesis Energy warns customers that additional price hikes can't be ruled out this year. Customers have been informed that their electricity...