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automakers face trial over emissions cheat claims

Automakers face trial over emissions cheat claims

A major legal trial begins this Monday at London’s High Court, confronting five prominent carmakers—Mercedes, Ford, Peugeot/Citroën, Renault, and Nissan—over...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 14 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Inland Revenue to share company tax debt with credit agencies

Inland Revenue will lift internal barriers that previously stopped it from sharing information about company tax debts with credit-reporting agencies. It...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 14 Oct 2025 | 4 min read
us govt shutdown leads to further painful job cuts

US govt shutdown leads to further painful job cuts

The U.S. government shutdown, now into its twelfth day, has prompted Vice President JD Vance to warn of more severe...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 14 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
deadly fighting breaks out in gaza between hamas, doghmush clan

Deadly fighting breaks out in Gaza between Hamas, Doghmush clan

Violent clashes in Gaza City over the weekend left at least 27 dead as Hamas security forces confronted armed members...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 14 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
trump hints at supplying long range missiles to ukraine

Trump hints at supplying long-range missiles to Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated he may supply Ukraine with Tomahawk long-range cruise missiles if Russia does not end...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 14 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
china warns us against escalating trade war tactics

China warns US against escalating trade war tactics

The trade conflict between China and the United States has sharply intensified following President Donald Trump's announcement of plans to...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 14 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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EU’s simplified ESG rules alarm global reporting bodies

The European Union’s effort to simplify its corporate sustainability reporting regime is facing pushback from impact investors, who warn that...

By Nicole Valdez | 14 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ oceans warming 34% faster than global average, report says

New data released by New Zealand’s Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ suggest the country’s oceans are warming about...

By Nicole Valdez | 13 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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CAA considers probe into Christchurch bird strike

A Fiji Airways Boeing 737-808 was forced to return to Christchurch Airport on 9 October after striking a flock of...

By Nicole Valdez | 13 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Construction industry outperforms in green awards

The construction industry has outperformed all other sectors in the 2025 Sustainable Business Awards, with 22 of the 119 finalists...

By Nicole Valdez | 13 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Windows 10 update cut-off could expose thousands, Consumer NZ says

Microsoft will officially end free security updates and technical support for Windows 10 from 14 October 2025, a move that...

By Nicole Valdez | 13 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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Auckland CBD branded unsafe as businesses report rising disorder

A new Heart of the City survey has found that most Auckland business owners believe the central city has become...

By Nicole Valdez | 13 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
philippines accuses china of ramming vessel near disputed island

Philippines accuses China of ramming vessel near disputed island

The Philippines has accused China of deliberately ramming one of its government vessels near Thitu Island in the disputed South...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 13 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
mit declines trump administration funding deal

MIT declines Trump administration funding deal

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has openly rejected the Trump administration’s recent proposal linking federal funding to strict campus...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 13 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
china defends rare earth export curbs amid us tariff threats

China defends rare earth export curbs amid US tariff threats

China has defended its recent tightened export restrictions on rare earth minerals, describing the measures as lawful and necessary for...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 13 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
meningitis deaths in nz prompt urgent vaccine call

Meningitis deaths in NZ prompt urgent vaccine call

In recent weeks, the Meningitis Foundation Aotearoa New Zealand has raised alarm following several young people’s deaths from meningitis. Within...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 13 Oct 2025 | 2 min read
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