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congress summons attorney general in epstein probe

Congress summons attorney general in Epstein probe

The U.S. House Oversight Committee has voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi for testimony in the protracted Jeffrey Epstein...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 06 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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Class action targets SkyCity’s Malta-based gambling site

A United States-funded organisation is spearheading a class action lawsuit against SkyCity.com's Malta-based online gambling site, launched in 2020. The US-funded...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 06 Mar 2026 | 1 min read
china sets lowest growth target (1)

China sets lowest growth target since 1991

China has set its most cautious economic growth target in over three decades, aiming for 4.5 to 5 per cent...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 06 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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TVNZ posts $2.4m half-year profit 

TVNZ reported a $2.4 million net profit for the last six months and plans to distribute a $1.6 million dividend...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 06 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
us, venezuela partner on mining revival

US, Venezuela partner on mining revival

Venezuela and the United States are forging ahead with a major partnership to unlock the South American nation's mining potential,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 06 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
youth movement challenges nepal's veteran leaders in key election

Youth movement challenges Nepal’s veteran leaders in key election

Nepal's voters are casting ballots in a landmark general election that pits entrenched political veterans against a surging youth movement,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 06 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
iran delays khamenei funeral amid us israel strikes

Iran delays Khamenei funeral amid US-Israel strikes

Intense U.S. and Israeli airstrikes have forced Iran to postpone the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed alongside...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 06 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
iranian warship torpedoed by us sub, hegseth says

Iranian warship torpedoed by US sub, Hegseth says

America's Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has confirmed a U.S. submarine torpedoed an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean's international waters,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 06 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
consumer spending roars back in auckland

Consumer spending roars back in Auckland

Auckland recorded the strongest consumer spending growth in two years, while modest gains persisted across other regions. In February, consumer spending...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 06 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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Pharmac consults on letermovir funding to prevent cytomegalovirus infection

Pharmac is seeking consultation on funding letermovir, an antiviral drug that prevents cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection, with coverage potentially beginning 1...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Mar 2026 | 3 min read
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Tāiko Critical Minerals lists on NZX, eyes local investors

Tāiko Critical Minerals, an Australian-controlled firm, lists on the NZX today, giving Kiwi investors access to its West Coast mining...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
the government is preparing to deploy consular staff and two new zealand defence force aircraft

Government prepares for potential Middle East evacuation

The government is preparing to deploy consular staff and two New Zealand Defence Force aircraft to the Middle East ahead...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
paramount plans hbo max, paramount+ merger after wbd win

Paramount plans HBO Max, Paramount+ merger after WBD win

Paramount has moved swiftly to outline its vision after winning the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery, revealing plans to...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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New Zealand’s spy agency delivers round-the-clock intel on Iran war

New Zealand's Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) spy agency said it is delivering continuous threat intelligence updates on the Iran...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Mar 2026 | 1 min read
anthropic rejects pentagon's ai contract demands

Anthropic rejects Pentagon’s AI contract demands

An escalating row between the Pentagon and AI firm Anthropic threatens to derail a $200 million contract, with the company...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 05 Mar 2026 | 3 min read
$2.1 million fine hits asb over fair dealing breaches

$2.1 million fine hits ASB over fair dealing breaches

ASB Bank Limited has been fined $2.1 million for breaching fair dealing rules in its insurance products and banking services. ASB...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Mar 2026 | 2 min read
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