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indian generics slash obesity drug costs

Indian generics slash obesity drug costs

India's pharmaceutical sector is bracing for a game-changing patent expiry this Friday that could make weight-loss drugs far more accessible,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 19 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
tesla lands 4.3b lg battery deal at michigan plant

Tesla lands $4.3B LG battery deal at Michigan plant

Tesla has agreed a $4.3 billion deal with South Korea's LG Energy Solution to buy advanced battery cells produced at...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 19 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
oil prices top $103 as us allies hesitate on hormuz escorts

Oil prices top $103 as US allies hesitate on Hormuz escorts

Escalating Middle East tensions drove crude oil prices sharply higher on Tuesday, with Brent futures breaking past $103 per barrel...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 19 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
israeli strike on top iran figure fuels leadership turmoil

Israeli strike on top Iran figure fuels leadership turmoil

The Israeli airstrike killing Ali Larijani has sharpened fractures in Iran's leadership during a critical phase for the Islamic Republic. As...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 19 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
us warship nears singapore en route to middle east

US warship nears Singapore en route to Middle East

A formidable American amphibious assault ship is cutting through busy Southeast Asian shipping lanes on its way to bolster U.S....

By Mike Jerome Infante | 19 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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New government action plan targets drug and alcohol damage, prioritises family stability

More women and families battling addiction will gain access to targeted support services, ensuring children get the strong, stable, drug-free...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 19 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
immigration (enhanced risk management) amendment bill

Government introduces Immigration (Enhanced Risk Management) Amendment Bill

The government is introducing the Immigration (Enhanced Risk Management) Amendment Bill in Parliament, advancing a package of practical, targeted reforms...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 18 Mar 2026 | 3 min read
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Foodstuffs says food supply steady amid Iran tensions

Despite alarming news surrounding the Iran conflict and global supply chains, New Zealand’s major grocery co-operatives are demonstrating a key...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 18 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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Landlords powering New Zealand’s economy, not breaking it

New Zealand’s residential property investors are being recast as a critical economic force, with a new report arguing they play...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 18 Mar 2026 | 3 min read
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Strong sales boost My Food Bag profits

Strong sales in the latter half of the year have positioned My Food Bag for year-on-year profit growth. The company projects...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 18 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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Teenagers sue xAI over Grok’s explicit images

Three young Californian women have sued Elon Musk's xAI, claiming its Grok chatbot enabled the creation and spread of child...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
escalation between hezbollah and israel, amid the u.s. israeli conflict with iran, in beirut

US strikes on Iran advance swiftly despite resignation

The U.S.-led airstrikes on Iran are making swift headway less than a month after launch, delivering substantial setbacks to Tehran's...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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Demand from China drives growth for New Zealand cream exports

Surging demand from China is delivering a major boost to New Zealand’s dairy sector, as global consumers increasingly turn to...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 18 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
anthropic hires weapons expert to block ai misuse

Anthropic hires weapons expert to block AI misuse

U.S. artificial intelligence pioneer Anthropic is seeking a specialist in chemical weapons and high-yield explosives to protect its technology from...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
hipkins can’t have it both ways on privacy

Hipkins can’t have it both ways on privacy

Labour leader Chris Hipkins’ emotional defence of his private life this week has reignited a familiar tension in modern politics:...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 18 Mar 2026 | 3 min read
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Hipkins admits leadership doubts amid personal scandal—but refuses to step aside

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has conceded he briefly considered his political future following the allegations from his former wife in...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 18 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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