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Iran's deputy foreign minister has signalled Tehran's readiness for concessions to forge a nuclear deal with the United States, provided...
The European Central Bank announced on 14 February 2026 a permanent expansion of its emergency liquidity scheme to all central...
U.S. Democrats at the Munich Security Conference sought to ease European concerns over President Donald Trump by stressing his presidency's...
U.S. importers confront record customs bond shortfalls nearing £2.8 billion in fiscal 2025, sparked by President Donald Trump’s tariff escalation. U.S....
Tourist arrivals have surpassed 3.5 million for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Stats NZ data. This surge...
Auckland's hospitality sector is gearing up for a blockbuster month, kicking off with SailGP and Valentine's Day, expected to pull...
Otago's largest private hospital is on the market, with "advanced" talks underway with a prospective buyer. Mercy Hospital, founded in 1936...
Microsoft has deployed urgent security updates for Windows and Office software, following reports that cybercriminals are exploiting grave zero-day flaws...
Potato growers report potential 20% yield drops this winter from poor weather, though it's too early to gauge the full...
One year after U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs disrupted trade, China’s manufacturing plants and harbours bustle with pre-Lunar New Year...
New Zealanders may need to keep working into their 70s to make superannuation sustainable, an investment firm warns. In a debate...
Japan's leading Nikkei 225 index soared past 58,000 points for the first time on Thursday, driven by optimism over political...
Israel has enacted bold measures to strengthen its authority across the occupied West Bank, just as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...
French wine and spirits exports plummeted to a 25-year low in 2025, battered by U.S. and Chinese tariffs plus a...
The U.S. House of Representatives has challenged President Donald Trump by approving a resolution to end his tariffs on Canadian...
A Fiordland fishing charter company has been sentenced for illegally harvesting crayfish worth up to $244,500 and serving them to...
