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Amid the intensifying Iran conflict, reports suggest President Donald Trump is weighing an audacious U.S. military operation: commandos raiding deep...
Winston Peters has slammed the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA), accusing it of “bordering on fascism” after asserting it has jurisdiction...
New Zealand’s housing market is showing signs of recovery, with 37,534 new homes consented in the year ended February 2026—a...
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has confirmed there will be no cut to road user charges, leaving diesel drivers without relief. Diesel...
From 1 April, the so-called “living wage” will rise to $29.90 per hour, up 95c from the previous $28.95. The living...
Spain has barred U.S. military aircraft involved in the escalating strikes on Iran from using its airspace, Defence Minister Margarita...
Business confidence is under strain, with nearly two-thirds of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) reporting a drop in revenue over...
Asian markets plunged and crude oil prices surged to dizzying heights on Monday as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran dragged...
Fonterra has completed the sale of its global consumer brand and associated businesses to French dairy giant Lactalis in a...
Iranian drone and missile attacks on two major Gulf aluminium producers over the weekend have sent shockwaves through global metals...
Escalating conflict in the Middle East has thrown international trade into turmoil, as Iran's role in sealing off the Strait...
The resignation of Air Canada's long-time boss, Michael Rousseau, stems from a deadly runway collision at New York's LaGuardia Airport...
New Zealand First has announced a pro-mining policy package focused on streamlining approvals, extending mining permit durations, and directing 50%...
Tensions in the Persian Gulf have intensified as U.S. President Donald Trump hints at sending troops to capture Kharg Island,...
Spark has officially completed the nationwide shutdown of its 3G network, marking the end of all its 3G services in...
Construction cost increases across New Zealand remain modest, but soaring fuel prices are now squeezing builders and developers. According to CostBuilder,...
