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RBNZ takes Co-operative Bank to court over alleged AML failures

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has initiated civil proceedings in the Wellington High Court against The Co-operative Bank Limited,...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 29 May 2026 | 2 min read
jpmorgan could spend up to 20 billion on acquisition

JPMorgan could spend up to $20 billion on acquisition

JPMorgan Chase could be ready to pursue a major acquisition in the coming years, with chief executive Jamie Dimon suggesting...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 29 May 2026 | 2 min read
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OCR held at 2.25%, but further rises “highly likely”

Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman says further interest rate hikes are “highly likely” after using her deciding vote to break...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 29 May 2026 | 3 min read
global carmakers struggle to keep pace with china

Global carmakers struggle to keep pace with China

Global carmakers are facing mounting pressure as China’s auto industry moves from challenger to pace-setter, reshaping competition across electric vehicles,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 29 May 2026 | 3 min read
biden sues justice department over interview records

Biden sues Justice Department over interview records

Former U.S. President Joe Biden has filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department in an attempt to stop the release...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 29 May 2026 | 2 min read
canada secures lng supply deal with germany

Canada secures LNG supply deal with Germany

Canada has moved a step closer to becoming a long-term supplier of liquefied natural gas to Europe after reaching an...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 29 May 2026 | 2 min read
oil markets on edge amid escalating strikes between israel, iran

Oil rises anew as US strikes in Iran revive shipping fears

Oil prices rose on Thursday as renewed U.S. military action in Iran unsettled investors and revived concerns that shipping through...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 29 May 2026 | 2 min read
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Trump says US not yet satisfied with Iran deal talks

U.S. President Donald Trump has said Washington remains unconvinced by the terms being discussed with Iran, despite signs that Tehran...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 29 May 2026 | 2 min read
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Govt embraces AI-assisted breast screening to catch cancers earlier

Health Minister Simeon Brown says work is now under way to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) into breast screening, with the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 28 May 2026 | 2 min read
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Push to centralise HR, payroll and IT aims to deliver billions in savings

The government is considering centralising back-office functions such as human resources, payroll, and IT systems in an effort to reduce...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 28 May 2026 | 2 min read
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McCain refuses mayors’ plea to pause plant shutdown

Food company McCain has rejected a request from Hawke’s Bay mayors to delay the closure of its factory while growers...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 28 May 2026 | 2 min read
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Some ships pass through Strait of Hormuz, but volumes remain “very small”

A local tracker monitoring fuel tankers in the Strait of Hormuz reports that several loaded vessels are leaving the area...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 28 May 2026 | 2 min read
youtuber arrested over alleged ai claims about korean actor

YouTuber arrested over alleged AI claims about Korean actor

South Korean authorities have arrested a prominent YouTuber accused of using artificial intelligence and edited digital materials to spread false...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 28 May 2026 | 3 min read
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Kiwibank first in New Zealand to launch open banking access

Kiwibank has announced it will become the first bank in New Zealand to fully roll out open banking services for...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 28 May 2026 | 2 min read
nasa sets out next phase of permanent moon base plan

NASA sets out next phase of permanent Moon base plan

NASA has detailed the next phase of its plan to establish a lasting base on the Moon, as the United...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 28 May 2026 | 3 min read
bangladesh races to contain deadly measles outbreak

Bangladesh races to contain deadly measles outbreak

Bangladesh is struggling to contain a fast-moving measles outbreak that has killed more than 500 children in recent months, putting...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 28 May 2026 | 2 min read
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