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UN chief criticises US power over global law

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has accused the United States of placing its dominance above international law, in a BBC...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 20 Jan 2026 | 3 min read
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High-speed train crash claims 39 lives in Spain

A devastating head-on collision between two high-speed trains near Adamuz in southern Spain has claimed at least 39 lives and...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 20 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Europe stands firm against Trump’s Greenland tariff push

U.S. President Donald Trump has ignited fury in Europe with threats of heavy import duties on eight NATO allies unless...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 20 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Upston launches lower South Island tourism campaign

Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has announced a campaign focused on the lower South Island.  "We're backing the South to...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 20 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Research suggests fat-focused diet may support depression therapy

A recent study from The Ohio State University suggests that shifting the body’s primary fuel from sugar to fat could...

By Nicole Valdez | 19 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Workplace harassment reporting remains rare, study says

Flinders University research indicates that most employees who face sexual harassment do not report it, despite legal reforms and updated...

By Nicole Valdez | 19 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Britain may be seeing tentative productivity recovery, study says

Britain may be seeing tentative evidence of a long-awaited productivity turnaround after more than a decade of weak performance, according...

By Nicole Valdez | 19 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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NZ business confidence lifts ahead of 2026, study says

Economic sentiment among New Zealand businesses is turning more positive ahead of 2026, according to Datacom. Its Business Outlook 2026...

By Nicole Valdez | 19 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Government moves to protect North Auckland rock pools from overharvesting

The government is taking action to prevent the stripping of rock pools' sealife in North Auckland. Over 100 Whangaparāoa residents protested...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 19 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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New OCD treatment trialled in New Zealand

The founder of Bergen four-day OCD treatment said its intensive approach delivers superior outcomes compared to longer, more gradual therapies. The...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 19 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Should weight loss meds be funded? Pharmac seeks expert input

Pharmac is seeking clinical advice on funding weight loss drugs. New Zealand ranks third-highest in adult obesity rates among OECD countries....

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 19 Jan 2026 | 1 min read
chatgpt introduces targeted advertising

ChatGPT introduces targeted advertising

OpenAI will soon introduce personalised advertisements into ChatGPT, using conversation data to suggest relevant products for users. The trials target free...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 19 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
us military on standby amid anti ice rallies

US military on standby amid anti-ICE rallies

U.S. defence authorities report that 1,500 troops from Alaska's 11th Airborne Division at Fort Wainwright remain on high alert for...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 19 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
iran leader blames trump for protest deaths

Iran leader blames Trump for protest deaths

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei admitted Saturday that thousands died in over two weeks of unrest. He accused U.S. President...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 19 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
eu mercosur pact signed after 25 years

EU-Mercosur pact signed after 25 years

The European Union and South America's Mercosur countries—Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay—finalised a landmark free trade agreement on Saturday after...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 19 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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European leaders slam Trump’s Greenland tariff threat

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened 10 per cent tariffs rising to 25 per cent on imports from eight NATO...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 19 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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