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us, uk, australia announce underwater drone project

US, UK, Australia announce underwater drone project

The United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia have announced a joint effort to develop advanced underwater drones as governments...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 01 Jun 2026 | 2 min read
msf warns of alarming ebola spread in dr congo

MSF warns of alarming Ebola spread in DR Congo

Health authorities are racing to contain a fast-moving Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the number of...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 01 Jun 2026 | 2 min read
us presses asia allies to increase defence budgets

US presses Asia allies to increase defence budgets

U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has sought to reassure allies in the Asia-Pacific that Washington remains committed to the region,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 01 Jun 2026 | 2 min read
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Govt advances ECE funding timeline to mid-2026 

Associate Education Minister David Seymour has announced that financial support for early childhood education (ECE) services will now begin in...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 29 May 2026 | 3 min read
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Government moves to modernise SuperGold Card to make life easier for seniors 

New Zealand seniors will soon be able to use their SuperGold cards as official identification, streamlining access to essential services. Seniors...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 29 May 2026 | 2 min read
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Labour apologises after leaked recording of remarks about Nicola Willis 

Labour’s finance spokesperson has apologised to the Finance Minister after leaked audio surfaced in which she referred to Nicola Willis...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 29 May 2026 | 2 min read
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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
trump shutdown layoffs face indefinite court halt

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
ai assisted breast screening to catch cancers earlier

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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