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denmark cites deep rift after greenland summit

Denmark cites deep rift after Greenland summit

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen announced a "fundamental disagreement" with the United States on Greenland's future following high-level White...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 16 Jan 2026 | 2 min read

Skills Group reveals jobs that AI won’t replace

Skills Group, New Zealand's major private training provider, has its Director of People, Jane Kennelly, highlighting hairdressing, plumbing, gasfitting and...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 16 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
us starts second phase of gaza peace plan

US starts second phase of Gaza peace plan

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff announced on Wednesday the launch of phase two in President Donald Trump's Gaza strategy. A technocratic Palestinian...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 16 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Canterbury, West Coast score $1 million for tourism campaign

Canterbury and West Coast regional tourism bodies will get $1 million to kick off the "Discover Different" campaign, highlighting the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 15 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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Labour eyes streaming levy for local productions if elected

Labour plans to introduce a streaming levy if elected, directing the funds back into New Zealand's local content production. Reuben Davidson,...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 15 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
slackbot evolves into ai agent

Slackbot evolves into AI agent

Salesforce has relaunched Slackbot, the longstanding automated aide in its Slack messaging platform, as a sophisticated AI agent. Chief Technology...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 15 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
chicken and duck parfait recall

L’Authentique recalls batch of Chicken & Duck Parfait over safety lapse

L'Authentique is recalling a specific batch of its Chicken & Duck Parfait due to a lapse in food safety controls. The...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 15 Jan 2026 | 1 min read
trump greenlights nvidia chip sales to china under new rules

US authorises Nvidia H200 exports to China

The U.S. Department of Commerce has authorised Nvidia to ship its advanced H200 artificial intelligence processors to China. This Tuesday...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 15 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
eb games to close every new zealand outlet

EB Games to shut all NZ stores by month’s end

EB Games is closing all its New Zealand stores by the end of the month.  In a letter to staff last...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 15 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
south korea demands execution for ousted leader

South Korea demands execution for ousted leader

South Korean prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for former president Yoon Suk Yeol should he be found guilty of...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 15 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
greenland sides with denmark amid us bid

Greenland sides with Denmark amid US bid

Greenland's prime minister has firmly backed Denmark over the United States amid escalating tensions. Jens-Frederik Nielsen voiced this preference during...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 15 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
canada pm eyes beijing economic deals

Canada PM eyes Beijing economic deals

Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Beijing for a pivotal four-day trip from 13 to 17 January 2026, the...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 15 Jan 2026 | 2 min read

Over 500 new doctors start work across NZ

Over 500 newly qualified doctors have joined the healthcare workforce and begun their roles across New Zealand, according to Health...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 15 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
trump warns iran of reprisals over protester executions

Trump warns Iran of reprisals over protester executions

U.S. President Donald Trump cautions that America will unleash harsh measures if Iran hangs anti-regime demonstrators, while monitors tally over...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 15 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
survey reveals mature drinking shift

 Survey reveals mature drinking shift among Kiwis

A new industry survey highlights a change toward more mature drinking habits among Kiwis. Conducted in October 2025 and published the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 14 Jan 2026 | 2 min read

Electricity Authority launches Emergency Reserve Scheme 

The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has announced the establishment of an emergency reserve scheme (ERS) to provide households and...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 14 Jan 2026 | 2 min read
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