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ComCom warns Woolworths NZ over Grocery Act breach

The Commerce Commission has issued a warning to Woolworths New Zealand over an apparent breach of the Grocery Industry Competition...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Hipkins slams government during election-year speech

Labour leader Chris Hipkins launched a fierce attack on the government in his first election-year speech, blaming it for New...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Jan 2026 | 3 min read
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New Zealand schedules election for 7 November

New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has declared that the country will hold its general election on 7 November. This...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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NZ job ads dip in December — SEEK report

SEEK's latest employment report indicates job ads in New Zealand dipped 0.3% in December from November, yet remained 6.7% above...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Netflix records 325 million subscribers with modest profit gain

Netflix announced on Tuesday that its global paid subscriber base has reached 325 million, a key milestone since the last...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Europe freezes US trade pact amid tariff threats

European Parliament members have decided to pause the approval process for a key trade deal with the United States, finalised...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Assassin of Japan’s ex-PM Shinzo Abe handed life term

The Nara District Court has handed Tetsuya Yamagami, aged 45, a life sentence for assassinating former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Trump vows no retreat from Greenland push

U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated his resolve to gain control of Greenland, posting on social media that there is...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 22 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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BNZ steps up support for weather-affected customers

BNZ said it will support customers impacted by the severe weather events. The package includes:  Ability to review home lending facilities on...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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$3.1M loan greenlit for Gore industrial subdivision

The government allocated a $3.1 million Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) loan to launch an industrial subdivision near Gore, Associate Minister...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 21 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Luxon invited to Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza ceasefire

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has received an invitation to US President Donald Trump's 'board of peace' for Gaza, as the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 21 Jan 2026 | 1 min read
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OpenAI targets practical AI adoption in 2026

OpenAI has named 2026 the year to drive artificial intelligence into everyday global use. Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar shared...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 21 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Survey reveals high rates of sunburns, misconceptions about sun safety among Kiwis

The 2025 National Skin Cancer Survey, a collaboration between the Cancer Society and the University of Otago, polled 2,198 adults...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 21 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Labour MP Adrian Rurawhe to exit politics next month

Labour MP Adrian Rurawhe has revealed plans to retire from politics next month. He said he spent the summer reflecting on...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 21 Jan 2026 | 1 min read
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Australian lawmakers pass gun curbs after Bondi attack

Australian lawmakers have swiftly approved stringent firearms restrictions and hate crime measures following the Bondi Beach shooting that killed 15...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 21 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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IKEA Sylvia Park hits 500k visitors in debut month

IKEA's first New Zealand store at Sylvia Park in Auckland welcomed over 500,000 visitors in its first 30 days since...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 21 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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