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Australia’s One Nation secures breakthrough victory in NSW poll

Australia's political landscape shifted dramatically on Saturday when the right-wing One Nation party secured its maiden victory in a federal...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 11 May 2026 | 2 min read
iran approves qatari gas ship as peace talks stall

Iran approves Qatari gas ship as peace talks stall

A Qatari LNG tanker is heading towards the Strait of Hormuz bound for Pakistan, with Iran's approval marking a potential...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 11 May 2026 | 2 min read
A customer using a contactless payment terminal for secure and cashless transactions indoors.

Why can a major retailer drain your business account before anyone asks questions

Imagine checking your business account on a Monday morning and finding $7,650 missing. Not because you spent it, but because...

By B2B News | 10 May 2026 | 5 min read
Top-down aerial view of orderly agricultural fields in Virginia showcasing precision farming techniques.

Free council tool tells every CHB farmer exactly what their land is worth growing

The treasure map nobody asked ratepayers to fund Central Hawke's Bay District Council has released an interactive Crop Suitability Map that...

By B2B News | 10 May 2026 | 4 min read
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Private school fees are now a salary negotiation hiding inside every senior Auckland hire

The bill nobody talks about in job interviews A family with two teenagers at a leading Auckland private school is now...

By B2B News | 10 May 2026 | 4 min read
A police car parked on a street in New York City with a policeman nearby, showcasing urban safety.

Retail theft rises every time a constable crosses the Tasman

A pay gap that doubles household income The numbers are no longer debatable. At least 144 NZ police officers left for...

By B2B News | 10 May 2026 | 5 min read
Close-up of a computer screen displaying ChatGPT interface in a dark setting.

450 brokers watched an AI break financial law live on stage

The breach is happening in real time This is not a hypothetical risk or a future regulatory challenge. It is a...

By B2B News | 10 May 2026 | 5 min read
Auckland Harbour Bridge

A 66-year-old bridge holds up 40 percent of New Zealand’s GDP

The bridge is the economy Auckland generates nearly 40 percent of New Zealand's GDP. The only direct road link between the...

By B2B News | 10 May 2026 | 5 min read
An Evergreen container ship loading at the Port of Baltimore during daytime.

Supply chain resilience is now a revenue line not a risk footnote

Fruit moves, meat doesn't The Strait of Hormuz normally carries around a fifth of the world's oil and vast quantities of...

By B2B News | 09 May 2026 | 4 min read
Shipping. Port Lyttleton. NZ

Who pays when one storm dumps half a year’s sediment into a major port?

Half a year's sediment in three days Lyttelton Port Company began an emergency dredging campaign in late April after a subtropical...

By B2B News | 09 May 2026 | 4 min read
Richmond Council Chamber, Twickenham

Waitaki chose the politically survivable number over the financially honest one

The gap between survivable and solvent Waitaki District Council has done something unusual for local government. It has told the truth....

By B2B News | 09 May 2026 | 5 min read
Close-up of a red home for sale sign against a wooden backdrop, ideal for real estate use.

Centrix data reveals arrears falling as forced sales quietly pile up

The market is healing and bleeding at the same time New Zealand's housing recovery narrative has a problem. Centrix data from...

By B2B News | 09 May 2026 | 4 min read
View of a commercial building with illuminated signage and empty parking during sunset.

Mitre 10’s new CEO has never sold a single power tool

A grocery executive in a hardware store When Mitre 10's board went looking for a new CEO, they didn't pick someone...

By B2B News | 09 May 2026 | 4 min read
Sleek white electric car on display in a modern dealership showroom.

$34,990 Arcfox confirms Chinese brands are rewriting the EV rulebook

Another month, another Chinese brand Arcfox, the premium electric sub-brand of Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC), will begin taking orders in New...

By B2B News | 09 May 2026 | 4 min read
Doctor and patient with masks in medical clinic, emphasizing healthcare safety.

Health NZ is outsourcing its rural staffing crisis to US political dysfunction

A confession, not a strategy Dr Alex Raines, a consultant physician at Gisborne Hospital, did not mince words in April: "We...

By B2B News | 09 May 2026 | 4 min read
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Rocket Lab’s revenue zooms to new high in strong first-quarter result 

Rocket Lab has reported record first-quarter revenue of US$200 million (about NZ$336 million), driven by growing demand for its launch...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 08 May 2026 | 2 min read
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