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deadly crash at laguardia claims two pilots

Deadly crash at LaGuardia claims two pilots

A tragic collision at New York's LaGuardia Airport has claimed the lives of two pilots after their Air Canada Express...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 25 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
debt

Many Kiwis ashamed of debt, time for open, responsible conversation

A new survey has revealed that four in five New Zealanders report feeling ashamed to admit they are struggling with...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
air new zealand samoa flight cuts

Middle East conflict crushes NZ airlines: Samoa flight cuts, route axings

Air New Zealand is taking pragmatic action in response to rising global fuel costs by cancelling four return flights to...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Mar 2026 | 3 min read
private sector growth drives canterbury and auckland forward while wellington stalls 50

Private-sector growth drives Canterbury and Auckland forward while Wellington stalls

New Zealand’s private‑sector‑driven growth story is alive — led by Canterbury’s strong performance and Auckland’s meaningful rebound. However, Wellington has...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
fedex sues trump administration for tariff refunds

FedEx launches AI skills push for global staff

Logistics giant FedEx has launched an ambitious enterprise-wide initiative to equip nearly half a million employees with vital artificial intelligence...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Mar 2026 | 3 min read
solar rebates mandated

Solar rebates mandated, will Kiwis actually benefit?

From 1 April 2026, a regulatory change will force electricity distributors to provide rebates for power exported to the grid during peak...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
french polls favour centrists over far left, right

French polls favour centrists over far-left, right

France's local polls have bolstered established parties with Socialist strongholds holding firm in big cities and Macron allies pushing forward,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
mortgage

Banks lift mortgage rates as global pressures drive market reality

Major banks are continuing to adjust mortgage rates in response to rising global financial pressures. ASB has moved to adjust...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
hawaii storms cause $1b damage

Hawaii storms cause $1B damage

Hawaii reels from two ferocious storms that have inflicted around $1 billion in damage, state officials report. The back-to-back systems unleashed...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
germany recruits indian youth for skilled trades

Germany recruits Indian youth for skilled trades

Germany's industries are scrambling to fill gaps left by retiring workers and a dearth of young locals, prompting a surge...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
trump sends ice to airports amid tsa crisis

Trump sends ICE to airports amid TSA crisis

Amid escalating delays at U.S. airport security checkpoints, President Donald Trump has directed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Mar 2026 | 3 min read
starmer trump call focuses on hormuz crisis

Starmer-Trump call focuses on Hormuz crisis

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer held crisis talks with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday evening, zeroing in on the...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
fuel security holds, but diesel shortages threaten jobs

Fuel security holds, but diesel shortages threaten jobs 

Finance Minister Nicola Willis assures New Zealanders that the nation maintains roughly seven weeks’ worth of fuel reserves.  Willis points out...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
new air pollution report prompts renewed calls for action

Alarming air pollution report sparks action calls

A new report highlights that more than 700 Aucklanders die each year from traffic-related air pollution—a toll now comparable to...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
luxon

Luxon government priorities, says polls won’t distract him

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon reaffirmed that his government’s top priority is addressing genuine economic challenges facing New Zealanders, particularly fuel...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
ev chargers

Over 2,500 new EV chargers coming to NZ through smart private-public investment

Over 2,500 new electric vehicle (EV) chargers are being pushed onto New Zealand roads, financed through interest-free government loans handed...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 23 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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