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health expert warns kiwis on dubious online weight loss advice

Health expert warns Kiwis on dubious online and AI-generated weight-loss advice

A health expert is urging New Zealanders to approach online and AI-generated weight-loss advice with caution while pursuing their New...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Tertiary students master multi-job juggle to survive, data reveals

Tertiary students are mastering the art of juggling study and work, often holding down multiple jobs just to make ends...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Severe weather could mean insurance delays, ombudsman warns

The Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman warns that severe weather in Northland, Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, and Tairāwhiti Gisborne will...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Prince Harry chokes up in court over wife’s media ordeal

Prince Harry delivered poignant testimony on 21 January 2026 in London's High Court, targeting the Daily Mail publisher for alleged...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 23 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
mcdonald's wins approval for 24 hour wānaka restaurant

McDonald’s wins approval for 24-hour Wānaka restaurant

McDonald's has received approval to build a 450-square-metre 24-hour restaurant with a drive-through in Wānaka. The Queenstown Lakes District Council has...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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NZ inflation hits 3.1%

Inflation rose by 3.1%, marking the highest annual rate since the June 2024 quarter's 3.3%. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 Jan 2026 | 1 min read
south korea sees surprise q4 gdp slump

South Korea sees surprise Q4 GDP slump

South Korea recorded a surprise economic contraction in the final quarter of 2025, driven by sharp drops in construction and...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 23 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Seven nations join Trump’s Board of Peace

U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace has won commitments from seven more nations, enhancing its efforts to sustain the...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 23 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
hong kong starts tiananmen vigil trial

Hong Kong starts Tiananmen vigil trial

A major national security trial has begun in Hong Kong's High Court against three veteran activists who led annual commemorations...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 23 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Pharmac proposes funding cystic fibrosis treatments

Pharmac has proposed funding new treatment options for cystic fibrosis patients with qualifying mutations, including young children.  This will begin on...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
trump drops greenland tariff threats after nato talks

Trump drops Greenland tariff threats after NATO talks

U.S. President Donald Trump revealed a potential breakthrough on Greenland after NATO talks at the World Economic Forum in Davos,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 23 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Fonterra prepares Stirling site as organic recruitment expands

Fonterra is inviting farmers in Southland and Canterbury to join its Organic Programme as the co-operative prepares to begin processing...

By Nicole Valdez | 22 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
rescuers probe landslide from heavy north island rains

Rescuers probe landslide from heavy North Island rains

Heavy downpours from a tropical low have hammered New Zealand's North Island, causing landslides, flooding, and power outages for roughly...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Forestry Minister announces proposed ETS cost reductions

Forestry Minister Todd McClay today revealed further cuts to Emissions Trading Scheme Registry (ETS) costs for forest owners. “The last Labour...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Jan 2026 | 1 min read
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ASB offers support for customers impacted by severe weather

As heavy rain impacts North Island regions, ASB provides financial support options for affected customers facing money concerns. Tailored support for...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Jan 2026 | 1 min read
openai rolls out chatgpt age detection tool

OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT age detection tool

OpenAI has begun implementing an age estimation system across ChatGPT personal accounts worldwide, a key measure to enhance protection for...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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